Hawkins is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Baltimore, where he advises clients on intellectual property management, private equity and venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance. His legal career spans intellectual property protection, business transactions, and strategic counsel to organizations across a range of industries.

Before joining Womble Bond Dickinson in 2019, Hawkins served as assistant counsel at Under Armour®, where he worked closely with product development and marketing teams on intellectual property matters, brand protection, and advertising compliance. He managed domestic and international trademark issues, developed strategies to protect the company’s intellectual property, and advised on high-profile collaborations involving celebrities, athletes, and fashion brands. His work included intellectual property matters related to the company’s collaborations with A$AP Rocky and Palm Angels, as well as the development of compliance policies for influencer and endorser relationships.

In addition to his legal practice, Hawkins has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to supporting the arts and strengthening nonprofit organizations. He serves as treasurer and chair of the Investment Committee for Mid Atlantic Arts and previously served on the Board of Directors of Baltimore Clayworks. He also held leadership roles with Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, including interim executive director and Art Law Clinic director, helping connect artists with legal resources and professional guidance.

Hawkins is an advisory board member of the Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Loyola University Maryland and a past president of the University of Baltimore School of Law Alumni Association. He has also served as treasurer of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section and is active in the International Trademark Association.

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for his work in corporate law, intellectual property law, mergers and acquisitions law, and venture capital law, Hawkins brings to the Board a combination of legal expertise, business insight, and a commitment to the creative community.