ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, a Southern California charity organization committed to providing homes, care, treatment and supportive services for abused, neglected and emotionally troubled children and their families, today announced that Al Gess has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Gess is a partner at the law firm of Snell & Wilner, LLP, and has a long history in children’s philanthropy.
“We are incredibly honored to have Al on our board,” said Clete Menke, President of Canyon Acres. “His renowned skill as a litigator, adviser and author will be of tremendous help as we evaluate the issues that face the agency and as we transform those evaluations into action.”
Mr. Gess’ practice concentrates on litigation and transactional work in patent, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition, copyright and related contract law. His work has been recognized by his peers in The Best Lawyers in America® (2006-2010), Southern California Super Lawyers, Law & Politics magazine (2007-2010) and Who’s Who Worldwide®. He has also served as a Fellow for the Institute for the Advancement of Engineering and has been awarded the IEEE Third Millennium Medal.
Mr. Gess is also a published author in patent and intellectual property law. He is an active member in a wide variety of organizations, ranging from the American Bar Association to the Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers. Prior to Snell & Wilner, LLP, Mr. Gess worked in the firm of Price and Gess, which he co-founded. Prior to that, he was a partner at Jackson, Jones & Price, a senior patent attorney for the Burroughs Corporation, a patent adviser for the Office of Naval Research and a patent examiner in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
“Canyon Acres has a strong track record of success in Orange County and beyond, and I am thrilled to be part of such a dynamic team,” said Mr. Gess. “I look forward to helping the agency further deliver on its mission to provide hope, care and love to children and their families.”
For more information please visit www.canyonacres.org.
ABOUT CANYON ACRES
Canyon Acres Children and Family Services has been serving children throughout Southern California since 1980 providing the highest level of care and therapeutic treatment to children who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological disorders. Canyon Acres gives children nurturing, treatment, and opportunities that they need to grow up in safe, loving, and stable families. For more information about Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, contact Bock Communications at + 1-714-540-1030 or canyonacres@bockpr.com or visit the Canyon Acres Children and Family Services web site at www.canyonacres.org.