Alfonso Chan to Serve as Judge in the University of Maryland Invention of the Year Awards

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cahill partner Alfonso Garcia Chan will participate in the University of Maryland (UMD) Invention of the Year Awards on May 12, 2026, which honors inventions disclosed by UMD students and staff in 2025. He will be joined by fellow Cahill lawyers Raphael Chabaneix and Kaki Vessels.

Alfonso served as a judge for the Invention of the Year nominations. The awards celebrate UMD researchers' creativity in translating cutting-edge research into practical, impactful solutions that address global challenges.

UMD is recognized as one of the leading disclosure-producing institutions among U.S. universities, and Cahill is proud to support the 2026 UMD Invention of the Year Awards. This initiative reflects Cahill’s commitment to cultivating talent in the field of intellectual property and innovation, especially among top universities and research institutions.

Learn more about the event here.