Lewis Sorokin is an associate attorney with Wilftek, where he practices intellectual property and technology law. He focuses on the legal issues arising from the use and implementation of technology in businesses and other organizations.
Lewis is actively engaged in both the legal community and the broader professional community around emerging technology. He currently serves as the secretary and copyright committee head of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section. He is also involved with the American Bar Association, the Copyright Society, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Water & Music, and several other professional organizations at the nexus of technology, the arts, and intellectual property.
Lewis’ writings on topics surrounding technology, the arts, and law have been published in the Drexel Law Review, The Legal Intelligencer, IPWatchdog, Hypebot, and Full Rate No Cap. His articles about artificial intelligence and rights of publicity have been taught in the curriculum for an Entertainment Law course at Quinnipiac University School of Law, and he has been quoted in World Trademark Review. Lewis has also spoken at Drexel University, PBI, Trenton Computer Festival, WXPN Non-CommVention, NFT Philly, and several bar associations.
Lewis earned his law degree from Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law with a concentration in intellectual property, with honors, and was an editor for the Drexel Law Review. Lewis has also received the AI Governance and Strategy certification from University of Pennsylvania Wharton Online. During law school, Lewis worked as a judicial intern for Hon. Lois H. Goodman, USMJ of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Lewis also volunteered during law school as a legal services coordinator for Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and as a faculty research fellow for Prof. Adam Benforado on his book A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All.
Prior to joining Wilftek, Lewis was associated with a boutique entertainment and general practice law firm, where he represented musicians, filmmakers, playwrights, online content creators, and entrepreneurs for intellectual property matters and civil litigation.
Lewis has received recognition for his work:
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Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars, for Technology Transactions (2024 - Present).
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PBA IP Section Chair Award, Technology Achievement (2024).
Lewis is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, as well as the Bars of several federal courts. He has also received the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification from the IAPP.
Presentations
Lewis Sorokin presented to lawyers, judges, industry leaders, and the community on a variety of topics including the arts, intellectual property, emerging technology. You can see recent examples on Wilftek's Slides and Videos page.
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional
Lewis holds an AIGP certification from IAPP. AI governance professionals are tasked with the critical responsibility of evaluating AI, integrating relevant standards and best practices, and developing and implementing strategies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
AI Strategy and Governance
Lewis holds a certification in AI Strategy and Governance from University of Pennsylvania Wharton Online.
