Charlie McCormick Joins HFZ as Patent Engineer

Hanley Flight & Zimmerman is pleased to announce Charlie McCormick has joined its intellectual property law practice as a Patent Engineer.

Prior to joining HFZ, Charlie gained experience in corporate and manufacturing-based engineering roles for a medical-surgical product and supply chain provider. He brings experience drafting comprehensive technical specifications for Class I & II medical devices as well as his contributions that led to a patent for a medical device.

Charlie says his participation in the patent process as an inventor fueled his desire to explore the world of intellectual property law. At HFZ, Charlie will leverage his engineering background by assisting in preparing and prosecuting patent applications as he pursues his aspiration of becoming a patent attorney.

HFZ’s Chris George Participates in 2026 GE Aerospace LEAD Symposium

Chris George, capital member at Hanley Flight & Zimmerman, recently participated in the 2026 LEAD Symposium hosted by GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna, New York. The symposium brought together GE engineers, technical leaders, and external collaborators to discuss innovation in digital and electrical systems shaping the future of flight. The event was successful in encouraging collaboration between GE Aerospace and its partners across industry, academia, and government.

Chris participated alongside other technical and industry professionals contributing to conversations around advanced aerospace systems, applied AI, manufacturing innovation, and the evolving future of aviation technology.