Dayrel Sewell

Dayrel Sewell brings a wealth of experience in both transactional and litigation practices, with a strong focus on intellectual property. He has represented a diverse range of clients, including patent, trademark, and copyright owners, as well as food and drug companies and business owners. At Kaye Scholer, LLP, his primary focus was on litigation and intellectual property law.

Before his tenure at larger firms, Mr. Sewell refined his skills at Ullman, Shapiro, & Ullman, LLP in Manhattan, a firm recognized for its expertise in intellectual property, food and drug law, and litigation. His legal journey also includes significant contributions to the Innocence Project at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he drafted motions and briefs to reopen criminal cases, successfully leading to the exoneration of a client through DNA evidence.

Mr. Sewell gained valuable patent litigation and prosecution experience during a legal internship at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. There, he participated in Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit litigation and training seminars, and worked on regulatory matters such as corporate consultant agreements, conflicts of interest, and clinical trials.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Sewell has a strong commitment to real estate law, providing counsel and litigation representation to both entities and individuals. He understands the ongoing real estate crisis and is dedicated to assisting clients affected by it.

Mr. Sewell holds an M.P.H. from Columbia University and a B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University, where he majored in Natural Sciences and Public Health. With a background in medical research studies as a Director in New York City, he combines his diverse expertise to offer comprehensive legal services. Mr. Sewell is also proficient in Spanish and actively participates in pro bono work.