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Mycki Khalar
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Mycki Khalar is an intellectual property professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting U.S. and international patent prosecution in both law firm and corporate environments. She currently serves as Paralegal Manager at McNeill PLLC, where she was promoted from Patent Prosecution Coordinator in recognition of her leadership, operational expertise, and deep institutional knowledge.
Prior to joining McNeill, she spent nearly a decade with the 3M Company’s Office of Intellectual Property, where she supported patent administration, led process improvement initiatives, developed training programs, and collaborated with cross-functional teams worldwide. Earlier in her career, she worked at Westman, Champlin & Koehler, where she developed a strong foundation in patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution.
Throughout her career, Mycki has worked closely with attorneys, clients, and global partners to manage complex patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution activities across jurisdictions.
With a background in Human Resources Management, Mycki brings a collaborative, people-focused approach to leadership. She is passionate about mentoring team members, strengthening processes, and creating supportive environments where paralegals and IP professionals can thrive.
