testimonials

“Having witnessed Shruti's exceptional DEI capabilities firsthand in the Patent Pathways program, I can attest to her profound understanding of the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups in the patent field. Her innovative contributions have significantly enhanced our program, earning her a place on our Advisory Board, which is a testament to her expertise and leadership in driving meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.” -   

John Harrity (Founding Partner at Harrity & Harrity LLP; Founder of Patent Pathways®)

“I have known Shruti Costales through the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) for many years now. Shruti was appointed to the leadership of the IPO Women in Intellectual Property (IP) Committee in 2016. Since 2016 until December 2023 Shruti has held various leadership roles with the Women in IP Committee and then the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee at IPO. She has co-authored various white papers, toolkits, and practical guides on a variety of DEI topics. IPO has benefited greatly from her thought leadership in the DEI space. She stands out not only for her thought leadership but also for her exceptional ability to lead a large group of volunteers. IPO has greatly benefited from all Shruti's volunteerism in the DEI space for many years now and we are grateful to her for her time and her leadership.” -   

Jessica Landacre (Executive Director at the Intellectual Property Owners Association)