PROFESSIONALS

Francesca Witzburg, Esq. is an award-winning global intellectual property attorney representing notable businesses on all aspects of legal brand protection.  Her combination of big law experience at the world's largest law firm and in-house experience at notable brands like Prada and Tory Burch make her a practical and deep expert in the IP space. Francesca helps companies monetize and protect their IP assets strategically.

Adam Witzburg is the Co-Founder and COO of ESCA and the architect of the firm's modern operating model. He directs marketing, business development, and AI engineering, designing the automation and intelligence that power ESCA's brand protection and legal services. A top-performing sales professional with a record in the top 1% nationwide, Adam pairs commercial instinct with technical execution to keep ESCA at the forefront of forward-thinking legal practice.

Nicole Dolgon is a preeminent commercial transactions and IP attorney with an esteemed background in advising leading companies, designers, celebrities and global brands, and negotiating all aspects of their business development ventures. Nicole joins ESCA with her unique focus and visionary insight. As a top attorney with a specialty focus on celebrity brands, Nicole has a proven record of initiative and a deep-rooted passion for the modern take on law. 

Angela is a seasoned patent and trademark attorney with extensive experience in patent and trademark portfolio management, including patent and trademark preparation, prosecution, and strategic management of intellectual property. She looks at innovations and brands holistically to determine the best strategies to protect her clients’ assets to the fullest extent through patent and trademark filings, as well as by monetizing intellectual property through licensing and related strategic programs.

Danielle Zolot is a litigation Partner at ESCA, helping businesses across advertising, media, marketing, entertainment, and consumer goods navigate complex disputes. She advises on trademark and copyright enforcement, right of privacy, and employment matters, managing cases from pre-suit strategy through trial. A dedicated problem solver, her experience spans critical motions, intense negotiations, and acting as amicus curiae before federal circuit courts and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Kalpana Nagampalli is a seasoned litigator and intellectual property attorney representing clients in complex commercial, employment, contract, and IP disputes. With more than a decade of litigation experience across federal courts, Kalpana brings strategic judgment, meticulous preparation, and a practical, client focused approach to every matter. She advises businesses and creatives on protecting their rights, resolving disputes, and navigating high stakes legal challenges.

Dan Rosales is a litigation Partner at ESCA and a nationally recognized IP enforcer, helping established global brands and emerging market disruptors alike protect what they've built. He litigates complex trademark, trade dress, and copyright matters in federal courts, arbitration tribunals, the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. A strategic enforcer with over a decade of experience, he has been recognized as a Rising Star by Managing Intellectual Property and a New York Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

Madison Marino brings a unique blend of business acumen and legal knowledge to her practice. With a focus on trademark prosecution, brand enforcement, and federal IP litigation, she advises startups, creatives, and growing businesses on protecting and strategically growing their brands at every stage. Madison also supports the firm’s litigation efforts and plays a key role in shaping the next generation of attorneys through her leadership of ESCA’s internship and summer associate programs. Her attention to detail, strategic approach, and commitment to client success make her an integral part of the ESCA team.

Ananya Muralidhar is an accomplished legal professional hailing from Bangalore, India. Ananya's professional journey is interwoven with a passion for intellectual property law. Graduating with honors and a deep-rooted pursuit of excellence, she operates as an exceptional client advocate. Her mastery of professionalism and charisma makes positive impact in the legal world and beyond. ESCA has grown because her insights and knowledge.

Cassidy is an intellectual property attorney at ESCA Legal, specializing in IP enforcement and litigation for global fashion, beauty, and consumer product brands. She started as an intern and has since played a key role in the planning and execution of ESCA's annual ESCAPADES legal conference and manages the firm's social media presence.

​Selma is an intellectual property attorney at ESCA Legal, specializing in trademark prosecution, brand management and strategy and IP enforcement. Drawing on her own business background and experience growing up in a family-owned business, she brings an entrepreneurial, creative approach to protecting brands and building long-term value.

James, holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and the U.K., has transitioned from a promising academic career in Slavic Languages to a distinguished legal practitioner. His legal journey began after significant experiences in Russia, including working for a U.S. State Department program and as an interpreter. Now, James leads his own practice focusing on intellectual property and media law, where he leverages his international expertise and dedication to community service.

Vanessa is ESCA’s Senior Legal Operations Specialist and one of the firm’s longest tenured team members, having joined ESCA in its early days. She works across financial operations, business administration, reporting, and internal systems, helping support the infrastructure behind the firm’s day to day operations. Vanessa brings over a decade of legal administrative and operational experience, with prior roles at Robinson+Cole, Dentons, Edwards Wildman Palmer, Kirkland & Ellis, Davis Polk & Wardwell, and White & Case.

Lindsay Harris is an accomplished IP Paralegal with a diverse professional background. Lindsay's exceptional experience in trademark law, project management, office administration and robust legal support makes her a valuable asset to any organization she collaborates with. Lindsay is an integral part of our team at ESCA and has a unique blend of accomplished focus with Intellectual Property as it relates to trademark law.