NEW YORK, NY, April 02, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Giselle Ayala, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Ayala has established herself as a distinguished intellectual property attorney and has been leading the Law Office of Giselle Ayala since 2020. In this capacity, she reviews and drafts legal documents and negotiates contracts, evaluates websites, social media, and marketing materials for trademark protection, and analyzes clients' creative works—including books, photography, and visual art—to advise on copyright and commercialization strategies. She works closely with clients to support informed, strategic decision-making. Her practice covers trademark prosecution, copyright registration, and contract negotiation and licensing, positioning her as a trusted authority for creatives and businesses seeking to protect and commercialize their work. As a Latina solo practitioner in intellectual property law, Ms. Ayala is particularly proud of her achievements in a sector where Latinos remain underrepresented.

In addition to her current practice, Ms. Ayala served as of-counsel at Phillips & Bathke, P.C. in 2025, where she contributed to the review of complex legal matters. She is also the creator of ISCOMPAS.COM, a free online resource created to provide accessible information for the Latino communities seeking to understand intellectual property and its regulation in the United States. Additionally, she shares insights through a bi-monthly LinkedIn newsletter focused on licensing, trademarks, and copyright.

Ms. Ayala's earlier career includes serving as an attorney for Good Counsel Services, Inc. in 2019, where she provided legal guidance and support to non-for-profits and benefit corporations. Concurrently, worked as a Spanish interpreter for Geneva Worldwide, facilitating communication across language barriers in legal settings. From 2018 to 2019, she was a writer and content creator for Legal Focus, producing insightful articles on legal topics.

Complementing her legal career, Ms. Ayala's academic involvement includes her role as teaching assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School in 2018, where she contributed to the education of future legal professionals. In the same year, she volunteered as a pro bono legal assistant at Good Counsel Services, Inc., demonstrating her commitment to public service and access to justice. Ms. Ayala's foundational experience began as a legal intern at Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio from 2015 to 2016 in Colombia.

Throughout her career, Ms. Ayala has been actively involved with several professional organizations. She is a member of the Copyright Society, Copyright Alliance and the Business Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. She is also affiliated with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the International Society of Caricature Artists.

Notably, Ms. Ayala has been involved with the New York Intellectual Property Law Association for approximately five years and has served as co-chair of its Publications Committee for nearly two and a half years. In this leadership role, she has published articles and volunteered to review submissions, underscoring her dedication to advancing the field and supporting her professional community.

Ms. Ayala's educational background includes a Master of Laws in business law from Brooklyn Law School in New York City, earned in 2018, and coursework for a business law specialization at the same institution that year. She also holds a Juris Doctor from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, graduating in 2016. Her academic journey was pivotal; during her second year of law studies in Colombia, an elective on intangible assets and intellectual property ignited her passion for the discipline, a passion fueled by her lifelong love of art, movies and theater.

In addition to her formal education, Ms. Ayala's professional credentials include bar admission to practice law in New York since 2019. She has also pursued continuing education through certifications from LinkedIn in 2024, including Create a Brand Strategy, Building a Generative AI Strategy, Integrating Generative AI into Business Strategy and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, Ms. Ayala earned a specialization in business law from Brooklyn Law School in 2018.

Ms. Ayala attributes her success to consistency and perseverance, qualities instilled by her family's strong tradition of public service and law in Colombia. Her mother served as a district attorney while her father practiced family law; their emphasis on service and client advocacy profoundly influenced Ms. Ayala's values and approach to the profession. Additionally, being a single mother to her son has been both a source of pride and motivation throughout her journey.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Ayala is committed to civic engagement and mentorship within the legal community. Since 2023, she has volunteered as an attorney with the Center for Art Law and, in 2024 served as pro-bono outside general counsel for FUNDAVENYC INC. She previously volunteered as an attorney for Free Legal Answers through the American Bar Association from 2020 to 2021 and mentored youth through the YMCA's Dirección De Liderazgo De Jóvenes program between 2006 and 2010. Ms. Ayala has also served as a mentor with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Mentorship Program.

Ms. Ayala's contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Outstanding Women Entrepreneur award from the New York City Council in 2021. In addition to her professional accolades, she has contributed, since 2024, writing the copyright highlights chapter, included in The Licensing Update, an annual publication by Wolters Kluwer, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge and discourse in intellectual property law.

Born in Bogotá, Ms. Ayala enjoys reading trademark and copyright decisions, attending conventions and film festivals and supporting Latino communities through advocacy and outreach efforts. Looking ahead, she intends to educate more Latinos about the importance of intellectual property, a field she views as underdeveloped among Latino communities, and to write an amicus brief before the United States Supreme Court while seeking opportunities for more academic involvement with universities. Ms. Ayala remains dedicated to expanding her mentorship work by supporting students and emerging professionals entering the field of intellectual property law.

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