Summary

Paxton advises clients on tax credits and incentives, transactional tax matters, and intellectual property law including patent, trademark, and copyright matters. She focuses her practice on helping innovative companies maximize the value of their research and development activities through federal and state tax credit programs as well as both federal and state intellectual property protections. Paxton regularly works with subject matter experts, engineers, and economic development offices to document and secure incentives and intellectual property rights for clients investing in new technologies and creative solutions.

With a background in chemistry and forensic science, Paxton brings a unique technical perspective to her legal practice. She represents clients in U.S. and international trademark litigation and enforcement, trademark prosecution and management, and patent prosecution, patentability analyses, and clearance matters, translating complex scientific concepts into effective intellectual property protections.

Paxton also counsels clients on tax planning and structuring matters, providing practical guidance that aligns with business objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

Paxton has represented clients across a wide range of industries for tax and intellectual property matters including manufacturing, automotive, construction, A&E and specialty trades, distribution, software, financial services, medical device, and gaming. With her background and family business, Paxton also brings an unique expertise for dealing with general business matters.

She has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada and Board President of Opera Las Vegas. Recognized as a Best Up & Coming attorney by Nevada Business Magazine, Paxton is committed to supporting innovation through her legal work and community involvement.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Up & Coming, Nevada Business Magazine (2021)

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Education

  • University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law

    Intellectual Property Law Concentration

  • Trine University (2014)

    B.S., Chemistry and Forensic Science, Minor, Criminal Justice

Admissions

  • State - Nevada

Professional Affiliations

  • Nevada Bar Association

    Chair, Intellectual Property Law Section (2021 – present)

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association

    Member

  • Opera Las Vegas

    Board President (2021-2021)

  • Boulder City Museum & Historical Association

    Member

    Board of Directors (2021-Present)

  • UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

    Mentor

Community Involvement

  • Boulder City High School

    Assistant Varsity Softball Coach (2014-Present)