Lawrence A. Twisdale

Iridium Satellite LLC provides satellite communications services. Its product areas also encompass communications equipment, marine, aviation and land equipment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Leesburg, VA.

Bell Laboratories, Inc. manufactures rodent control products. It has developed products such as rodenticides, tamper-resistant bait stations, non-poisonous glue boards, and mechanical mousetraps to control rats. The company was founded by Malcolm Stack in 1974 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Jaycor, Inc. is a telecommunications product manufacturer. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Jaycor was acquired by The Titan Corp. on March 21, 2002 for $95 million.

The Heritage Foundation provides research and educational services. Its mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

High Frontier, Inc. operates as a non-government authority on missile defense issues including missile defense programs, arms control, nuclear weapons, and strategic systems. The company was founded by Daniel O. Graham in 1981 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Wyle Laboratories, Inc. engages in the provision of engineering, scientific, and technical services to the federal government. The firm’s areas of expertise includes systems and sustainment engineering, program and acquisition management, life science research, space medical operations, information technology, test, and evaluation of aircraft, weapon system and networks. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

CGI Federal, Inc. engages in the provision of solutions for defence, civilian, and intelligence missions. It offers information technology and business process services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

New Momentum Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.

Intelsat US LLC engages in the provision of satellite telecommunication services. It offers commercial aircraft, business jet, and aeronautical connectivity; land mobile; maritime; satellite, fiber, and teleport; consulting; and enterprise networking services. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

SRI International provides contract research and development services. It is an independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

Global Guardian LLC operates as a security platform that provides protection for people, infrastructure, and communications. It offers global tracking and emergency response, security, travel intelligence, medical support and evacuation, emergency and custom aviation, cyber security, and real-time video monitoring services. The company was founded by John Fitzgibbons and Brian Searcy and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

MAG Aerospace provides and enables global situational awareness using technology. It offers manned and unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, training, and technical services for federal, international, civilian, and commercial customers worldwide. The company was founded by Joseph Emile Fluet, III and Joseph B. Paull in 2010 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. provides information technology services. Its services include information technology solutions, engineering, intelligence services, program management, staffing services, and Deltek solutions. The company was founded by Robert J. Hisel in 1991 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of technology-based systems and services for national security agencies. It offers cyber systems and solutions, mission information technology, data analytics, intelligence analysis and operations, mission systems, and engineered solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a professional organization that provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for intellectual property (IP) law practitioners. The organization is based in Arlington, VA and offers a variety of resources for its members, including access to committees focused on specific areas of IP law, continuing legal education (CLE) courses, and publications such as the quarterly journal and Innovate magazine. AIPLA also advocates for policies that support the protection of IP rights and provides resources for students and the public.