Vicky Smolyar

Vicky Smolyar
Vicky Smolyar
Senior Trademark Counsel

Hofstra University School of Law
J.D

Hofstra University
B.B.A, Business Law

Vicky Smolyar is Senior Trademark Counsel at Lloyd & Mousilli.

Vicky has extensive experience advising entrepreneurs and emerging companies on both intellectual property and general corporate matters. Since 2015, she has built a practice centered on helping startups and SMBs navigate the complex legal landscape of building and scaling businesses. Her dual expertise in trademark and copyright law, combined with her corporate law background, allows her to provide comprehensive legal guidance to entrepreneurs across multiple industries.

Vicky's intellectual property practice focuses on trademark and copyright prosecution, trade secret protection, brand protection strategies, and IP monetization for growing companies. Her corporate practice encompasses business formation and compliance, contract drafting and negotiation, marketing and advertising compliance, and general business counsel. Recognizing that successful entrepreneurs need comprehensive legal planning, Vicky also advises clients on estate planning and business succession strategies, helping business owners protect their personal and business assets while ensuring seamless transitions for future generations. Drawing from her experience as a serial entrepreneur, Vicky brings a unique business perspective to her legal practice, understanding both the legal and practical challenges her clients face.

Before establishing her practice, Vicky worked in securities litigation at Bank of New York Mellon and Merrill Lynch, where she gained valuable experience in complex financial litigation. She also worked in the venture capital space and has operated her own businesses, providing her with firsthand insight into the entrepreneurial journey.

Vicky is a member of the Houston Bar Association and the Woodlands Bar Association. She earned her B.B.A. in Business Law from Hofstra University and her law degree with honors and a concentration in Business Law from Hofstra University School of Law in 2012. She is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Texas.

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