Elsa Johnson focuses her practice on patent prosecution and counseling matters. She brings a strong technical background to her legal practice, with more than a decade of experience in mechanical engineering and extensive experience analyzing complex technical systems.
Prior to joining the firm, Elsa gained legal experience as a summer associate, conducting research and analysis on intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and environmental matters.
Before pursuing a legal career, Elsa served for nearly 20 years as an officer in the United States Army, where she held a variety of leadership and technical positions involving aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, logistics, and operations. Her experience included advising senior military leaders on complex technical matters, managing large-scale aviation operations, and overseeing personnel, equipment, and resources in both domestic and overseas environments. She also served as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, where she taught courses in internal combustion engines, vehicle dynamics, and thermo-fluid systems.
Elsa earned her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she was selected as a Staff Editor for the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal. She received an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Practice Areas
Admissions
- Pennsylvania (pending)
Education
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D.
- Staff Editor, Temple International and Comparative Law Journal
- Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- United States Military Academy, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
