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Jordan Walbesser

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Director - Legal & Business Affairs at Mattel, Inc.
📍 Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area, United States

Jordan Walbesser is the Director of Legal & Business Affairs at Mattel, guiding IP strategy for digital gaming, AI, and Web3 initiatives. His unique background, with degrees in both computer engineering and law from the University at Buffalo, provides a distinct perspective on technology matters. He is also a Registered Patent Attorney.

Outside of Mattel, Jordan is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship in Western New York. He is the Executive Director of the non-profit BootSector and serves as an adjunct instructor at the University at Buffalo School of Laws Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, mentoring students and supporting the local startup ecosystem.

Interesting fact: Jordan is a published heraldist, with an interest in the historical accuracy of heraldry in modern design.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director - Legal & Business Affairs
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area, United States
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Emerging Tech IP
He leads counsel at Mattel for initiatives in AI, Web3, and Blockchain, focusing on how technology and intellectual property law intersect to future-proof deals.
Digital Gaming
His current focus at Mattel involves growing the company's video gaming segment, including counseling on self-publishing and other game development matters.
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Work history

3-2022
Director - Legal & Business Affairs
Mattel, Inc.
10-2017 - 3-2022
Counsel
Mattel, Inc.
11-2022
Executive Director (Volunteer)
BootSector
8-2019
Adjunct Instructor - Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
University at Buffalo School of Law
7-2015 - 9-2017
Senior Associate
Hodgson Russ LLP
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Education
2007 - 2010
Doctor of Law - JD
University at Buffalo School of Law
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - BS
University at Buffalo
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