My name is Abenezer Ayana. I am the founder and CEO of BrailleEasy. It is a company that helps
blind individuals have easier means to learn and use braille, and I have received pro bono
assistance through the help of LegalCORPS Minnesota and I'm very grateful for it.
Something I'm very passionate about is seeing other people who had less opportunities
have opportunities, who weren't able to succeed have the opportunity to succeed.
Getting involved in a patent pro bono work is just a way to
use your skill set meaningfully to help people the way that only you can do it. It's always something
to look forward to and it's always something that is satisfying to work on because it usually can
have a more deeper connection or touch on people's lives. Sangki and Chloe, I can't thank them
enough, like they really, they embody what other legal representatives need to be. Not just
a person or an entity that allows companies to get, you know, filing for thousands of patents
but someone who engaged with you personally sees the impact of what you're doing.
I think from an emotional standpoint, I really appreciate that they gave the time and energy and
their skill set to help us formalize our patent, because when we're seeing the finished product we
knew that it was something that we couldn't have achieved by our own.
When we get their kind words and appreciation it's really something that's moving. It would be
amazing if more attorneys could take the time to work on a case or two, just to help these people
get their foot in the door and so they can move their career forward. Even if it's just one step.