TMAE Webinar SeriesThe TMA Talk Show
Alt Legal Team | April 03, 2025
The TMA Talk Show, hosted by the Trademark Administrators’ Exchange (TMAE), will take you into the heart of the TMA community, highlighting the Trademark Administrator as a force to be reckoned with in the IP landscape. Hosted by Emily Quackenbush (Senior Paralegal at Perkins Coie) and Kara Fielder (Senior IP Manager at Worldpay), The TMA Talkshow focuses on community, collaboration, and the unique contributions of each episode’s special guests. Hear insightful conversations with key figures connected to the TMA community who shape and influence our collaborative environment. Join the conversation to learn, connect, and grow with leaders in the field.
Register for upcoming events in this series here.
Listen to all episodes on the Spotify podcast here.
View past events on demand
The TMA Talk Show: Bringing It Alt Together (Recorded on January 29, 2025)
During this episode, Nehal Madhani (CEO of Alt Legal) and Amy Weber (VP of Alt Legal Assist and founder of Webermark, LLC) discuss how recognizing the TMA’s influence allowed them to transform a simple idea into an even stronger force, turning Alt Legal’s business into a one-stop IP solution. They discuss their process and provide:
- Strategies for harnessing TMA-driven collaboration to strengthen IP services
- Insights into using diverse expertise to build a unified IP platform
- Guidance on leveraging community connections to effect career progress
The TMA Talk Show: Everything’s Coming Up Rosa (Recorded on February 26, 2025)
During this episode, special guest host Victoria Arnold-Rees (WTR) interviews Rosa Jiménez (Travel + Leisure) about her standout year of achievements—from completing her first marathon to launching INTA’s TMA certificate program and securing a seat on the 2025 INTA Board of Directors. Rosa shares her personal strategies for career progression and building unity within the TMA community, with insights from Victoria’s editorial perspective. In particular, they discuss:
- The power of self-advocacy and defining your own career trajectory
- Parallels between marathon training and professional growth in the TMA field
- Practical ways to raise awareness of TMA contributions within larger legal teams
- How community-led initiatives, including DEI efforts and cross-cultural collaboration, can strengthen the IP profession
The TMA Talk Show: Branding Together in Times of Crisis (Recorded on April 2, 2025)
During this episode, Phil Cox and Jackie Stelling, founders of Brand Action, share how their nonprofit unites trademark professionals to assist people in times of crisis, showcase impactful projects, and explore the TMA community’s role in supporting their mission. In particular, they discuss:
- The story behind Brand Action’s creation
- Meaningful examples of the organization’s impact
- Ways TMAs have contributed to Brand Action’s effort