Mitch Goodkin

A journey into the history of computing

Biography:

Mitch Goodkin has a J.D., M.B.A., B.S. (General Engineering) and M.S.E (Computer Science and Engineering); and previously received electronics, computer maintenance, and instructor training in the USAF. Mitch is a retired attorney and Licensed Professional Engineer. At the University of Michigan, he addressed technology transfer, intellectual property, export law and other technology and business issues. In private practice, Mitch addressed product liability, business, intellectual property, export, IT and other technology related legal matters.

Mitch has often lectured on intellectual property, export, business and product liability law and on a variety of business subjects. Prior to
becoming an attorney, he had experience in engineering, computer programming, manufacturing, and product planning; and as an IT and automation engineering manager. He was in charge of all computers and management information systems for a facility of a major company. As an engineer, Mitch initially participated in various space projects, including the experiment packages that went to the moon. Later, he concentrated on manufacturing automation products and systems, including associated information systems. Mitch taught electronics courses at a community college while in law school. Earlier, he taught computer maintenance courses in the U.S. Air Force.

Mitch holds an Extra Class Amateur Radio License. He is a Senior Life Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and a Senior Life Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He also is a member of the honor societies for engineering (Tau Beta PI) and business (Beta Gamma Sigma). Mitch is a past Chair of the Information Technology Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He has been a mentor for many years with SCORE, a nation-wide non-profit organization that provides free counseling to small businesses. He also is a member and active volunteer with Kiwanis.

Address:Michigan, United States