2025 Young Practitioners Idea Exchange: INTA Committees: What Do They Do and How Do I Join?

Recorded On: 06/17/2025

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The event provides an overview of the INTA Committees. In particular, how committees work and how they support INTA’s mission; when and how to apply; and tips for successful application. Further, we discuss what to do if you do not get on a Committee.

Moderator:
Annie Allison, Haynes and Boone, LLP (United States)

Speakers:  
Ken King, International Trademark Association (United States)
Randi Mustello, International Trademark Association (United States)
Heather Steinmeyer, International Trademark Association (United States)

Annie Allison (Moderator)

Associate

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Annie Allison is an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in the New York office of Haynes and Boone, LLP where she helps clients to obtain, enforce, and leverage their valuable intellectual property assets. Annie provides a broad range of transactional and litigation IP legal services including trademark prosecution, rights enforcement strategies, brand management and licensing for media, entertainment, fashion and technology companies. Annie counsels clients on the management and enforcement of global trademark portfolios, represents clients in TTAB proceedings and related negotiations, and advises and assists on trademark-related issues in M&A transactions and corporate due diligence. 

Annie is a member of the INTA Young Practitioners Committee – Digital Programming Subcommittee. 

Ken King

Strategist, Committee and Member Success

International Trademark Association

As a Strategist, Committee and Member Success of INTA, Ken King oversees the Committee Selection process and works with INTA members to get the most out of their membership. Ken has been with the Association since 2011 and has filled various roles, most recently as Senior Manager of Member Operations and previously in Sponsorship & Exhibition. 

Randi Mustello

Chief Governance Officer

International Trademark Association

As the Chief Governance Officer of INTA, Randi Mustello oversees the implementation and review of the Association’s governance structure and policies. She provides strategic advice and guidance to the Board and staff on opportunities and approaches for Association governance and compliance issues and performs ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the Board and the INTA member experienceShe is also the staff liaison for the Resources Group of INTA committees. Ms. Mustello holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in English Literature from Manhattanville College. 

Heather Steinmeyer

Chief Policy Officer

International Trademark Association

Heather Steinmeyer is Chief Policy Officer of the International Trademark Association, responsible for leading global policy and advocacy work in support of INTA's mission and strategy. She is also the staff liaison for the Advocacy Group of INTA committeesPrior to joining the INTA staff, Heather was a long-time volunteer who served as a board member and officer, including 2010 President, as well as on numerous committees and task forcesImmediately prior to joining INTA staff, Heather was Vice President & Counsel with Elevance Health, a Fortune 20 healthcare and health analytics company, where she was responsible for leading the legal teams supporting intellectual property and branding, marketing, privacy and security, data rights, IT, international operations, and vendor contractingShe also served as Legal Chief Operating Officer and interim Chief Ethics and Privacy OfficerAdditional roles include Senior Brand Counsel with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and Partner at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now part of K&L Gates)Heather is based in Chicago, Illinois. 

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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin.  |  55 minutes The event provides an overview of the INTA Committees. In particular, how committees work and how they support INTA’s mission; when and how to apply; and tips for successful application. Further, we discuss what to do if you do not get on a Committee.