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Notable Experience
Mr. Cottman has assisted litigation partners in matters involving digital rights technology, computer software, online content, intelligent information systems, advanced telecommunications networks, Internet pornography, complex wavelength division multiplexing technology, and portable mp3 devices. A registered patent attorney, Mr. Cottman devotes a substantial part of his day to downloading music and movies for his own personal use.
Hobbies/Interests
Multimedia systems development; watching television.
Family
One wife, Jeanette. And a high-definition television set.
Best Experience at the Firm
"I volunteered to be on the Firm's technology committee as soon I started work, and it was one of the best decisions I've made. We meet once a month to talk about technology issues and go through our colleagues' hard drives. It's a lot of fun."
Worst Experience at the Firm
"Probably the day the power went out and they made us stay here until 6:00 anyway, sitting at our desks and sorting through documents by hand."
Advice to Law Students
"Get a TiVo when you start work at the Firm. It's the best way to keep up with all of your favorite shows."
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