Patrick H. Gaughan
4033 Hudson Drive, Boardman, Ohio 44512
440-829-7010• E-Mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, Ohio
Doctorate of Business Administration (Candidate), International Business Studies. Dissertation Proposal
successfully defended Aug. 8, 2014. Degree Completion Expected March, 2015. Dissertation Topic: The
Role of Intangible Human Capital in the Internationalization Process of U.S. Law Firms.
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, VA
Juris Doctorate, 1989
TRINITY COLLEGE, Dublin, Ireland
Master of Business Administration, 1997
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, 1985 (Major: Political Science; Minor: Religion)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW, Akron, Ohio
2014 – Present
Associate Professor of Law with Secondary Appointment as Professor of Business
In connection with work as the Executive Director of the Innovation Practice Center, teach a graduatelevel, interdisciplinary, course on Entrepreneurship. The scheduled Spring Course is on the Valuation
of Intellectual Property and Firms.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, OH
2003-2014
Instructor, Management Department and University Business Community Liaison
In response to MBA student feedback from Fall 2003, asked to teach full-time while maintaining a
limited private practice. In 2006, asked by Dean of Graduate Studies to split teaching responsibilities
with University as business community liaison. Teach (or have taught) courses in International
Business, Entrepreneurship, New Venture Finance, New Venture Creation, Small Business Consulting,
Legal Environment of Business (I and II) and Management Fundamentals. For Spring, 2013, I added a
field studies course (over spring break) examining the business environment in Dublin, Ireland.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Innovation Practice Center, Akron, OH
2014 – Present
Executive Director
Responsible for commencing operations of a cross-campus, interdisciplinary, center fostering
innovation and entrepreneurship across campus.
Y.S.U. RESEARCH FOUNDATION. Youngstown, OH
2010- 2013
Secretary
Assisted in starting an independent research foundation for Youngstown State University. Work
included helping complete 501(c)(3) paperwork, defining job responsibilities as they related to the
University, analyzing similar foundations associated with comparable institutions, negotiating
Memoranda of Understanding, etc. Based upon my request to focus on completing my dissertation, my
research foundation responsibilities were removed from my upcoming academic contract.
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MANAGEMENTHELP, LLC. Oak Brook, IL / Youngstown, OH
Managing Principal
1998-2006
Provided integrated legal and management services to companies at startup and in distress. Located within
the Youngstown Business Incubator, clients included entrepreneurs, angel investors, software start-ups, ISPs,
and traditional companies in periods of transition. Business was shut down while salvaging East Palestine
China, LLC (next page) and when I began preparing for the Doctorate of Business Administration.
EAST PALESTINE CHINA DECORATING, LLC. East Palestine, Ohio
Co-Managing Principal
2006-2011
Negotiated asset purchase of a closed china decorating company from its secured lender, organized an
investor group, drafted initial business plan, supervised resumption of operations, and acted as the corporate
advisor/co-managing principal. Efforts resulted in award for small business excellence in April 2008 (see
awards section, below). Exited successful business through negotiated agreement with primary partner.
YOUNGSTOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR. Youngstown, OH
Adjunct Project Consultant
2002-Present
Provide initial review of potential legal and business issues for new tenants. Formulate and recommend
“win-win” investment structures for tenants and local angel investors. Aid in the referral of tenants to
qualified outside law firms and accountants (as appropriate).
HAHN, LOESER & PARKS, Cleveland, OH
Attorney
1993 - 1996
Handled a variety of commercial matters including contract drafting and review as well as research, legal
writing, depositions, examination, arbitration and trial work.
WESTON, HURD, FALLON, PAISLEY & HOWLEY, Cleveland, OH
Attorney
1989 - 1993
Handled all phases of insurance coverage and contract litigation.
AWARDS
2008 Small Business Excellence Award, Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA.org). Award
given in response to the successful salvage of East Palestine China Decorating, LLC and its return
to profitability. Selection from over 80 nominees in the 16 Ohio counties served by the EODA.
ORGANIZATIONS
Member, Academy of International Business
Member, Academy of Management
Member, American Bar Association, International Law Section
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
LICENSES
Ohio, Admitted upon exam, November 1989. Bar No. 0042234. Current Status: Active.
Virginia, Admitted upon exam, April 1992. Bar No. 33827. Current Status: Inactive.
District of Columbia, Admitted upon waiver, March 1991. Bar No. 427772. Current Status: Inactive.