Reilley P. Keane

Prior to beginning his career in intellectual property, Reilley worked in both energy strategy and construction litigation at a global consulting firm, and as an electrical engineer at a nuclear power plant. As a result, Reilley gained industry experience in many different technologies, including renewable and nuclear energy, energy storage devices, electric transmission, electric distribution, power systems, and energy market modeling. He was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026 edition for IP law and IP litigation.

Reilley resides in North Carolina and is active in a number of local organizations, including serving on the Board of Advisors for NC Tech, and as the Co-Chair of the CLE Committee for the North Carolina Bar Association.  He is also a member of the AIPLA Patent Committee and § 101 Subcommittee, where he focuses on recent standards, caselaw, and Patent Office guidance related to subject matter eligibility.

Reilley began working at the firm in 2016 as a law clerk while pursuing his law degree through the evening program at George Washington University.  Outside of the office, Reilley competes in ultramarathons and is an avid road, mountain, and long-distance touring cyclist.