Appointed by President Reagan in 1984, Judge Pauline Newman has long been a trailblazer in patent law and public service. From her early days as a research scientist to her roles shaping U.S. and international innovation policy, Judge Newman’s career has spanned continents, disciplines, and decades. Judge Newman also serves as an advisor to Penn State Dickinson Law IP and Innovation Initiative.

I had the honor of speaking with Judge Newman about her remarkable journey in this “Profiles in Leadership” episode. In our conversation, she reflected on:

Her formative years and scientific beginnings.

Adventures abroad with UNESCO.

Leadership lessons from President Carter’s Domestic Policy Review.

Whether we need a new policy review for today’s innovation challenges.

The value of dissent and difference on the bench.

Rethinking the infrastructure of American innovation.

Grateful to Judge Newman for generously sharing her time, wisdom, and her enduring commitment to public service.

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