Biography
Pilar Kraman is a partner at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. Pilar focuses her practice on patent infringement litigation, trade secret, and complex commercial litigation matters in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and Delaware’s state courts. She has handled a wide range of intellectual property disputes as both lead and Delaware counsel, including representations involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, computer software, Internet technology, data cables and connectors, and consumer electronics and display devices. Pilar also litigates complex commercial cases, such as breach of contract, securities, and fraud.
At Young Conaway, Pilar is co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee and an active mentor and coach for associates. Pilar also serves on the American Bar Association Section of Litigation’s Mental Health and Wellness Task Force and Federal Practice Task Force. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Pilar was a social worker and conducted social science research, focusing primarily on mental health and substance abuse. Bringing her social work training the practice of law, Pilar is a huge proponent of businesses of all kinds taking active steps to make sure that mental health and wellness is a priority.