22 Fenwick Women Partners Recognized for Outstanding Achievements in 2022
In the first three quarters of 2022 alone, more than 20 Fenwick women partners have been recognized for their outstanding achievements by leading publications and organizations in legal, tech, and life sciences industries. These extraordinary women are touted as leaders in their respective areas of expertise, with clients and peers praising their tremendous contributions to the legal profession.
Intellectual Property, Trademark
A “doyenne of trademark law” according to World Trademark Review 1000, Sally received gold tier ranking in the US and California in the prosecution and strategy category. Sally has been recognized in WTR 1000 for 12 consecutive years.
Ranked in Chambers USA in the Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets – California category. Noted for her “substantial experience,” she is ranked as a Senior Statesperson.
Litigation, Securities
Ranked in the Securities Litigation: Defense category of The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
Corporate, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Ranked in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation & Retirement Plans: Transactional category of The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
Regulatory, Trade and National Security
Appointed to the U.S. Department of State's International Digital Economy and Telecommunication Advisory Committee
Known for her “pragmatic” advice and “good technical understanding of the regulations,” Melissa was ranked by Chambers Global in the International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions category.
Ranked by Chambers USA in the International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions category, Melissa is acknowledged for her “strong export controls-based practice advising a wide range of corporate clients.”
Corporate, Startup and Venture Capital
A 2021 Global M&A Network Rising Star Dealmaker for her exceptional commitment and talent for closing value-creating transactions. Kat advises emerging and high-growth companies on transactions through all stages of their life cycles, from early-stage financings through successful exits, whether through initial public offerings or successful acquisitions.
Intellectual Property, Trademark
Described as “extremely adept at managing international trademark work and thinking strategically about brands and trademark-related issues in the emerging technologies space” by World Trademark Review 1000, Connie is among the top lawyers in the guide’s prosecution and strategy category. She ranks among the top tiers nationally and in the gold tier in California.
Litigation, Trademark
Ranked in California by World Trademark Review 1000 in its enforcement and litigation category. WTR 1000 noted that “as a former managing partner, she knows how to get the best out of the firm’s resources and gets everyone pulling in the same direction.”
Corporate
Ranked by Chambers USA in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation category. Chambers USA describes her as “smart, client-focused and very responsive”.
Corporate, Startup and Venture Capital
Named to the Hall of Fame of the Venture Capital & Emerging Companies category of The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
Ranked by Chambers USA in the Startup & Emerging Companies category. Cynthia is described as “very experienced” with “tons of relevant experience.”
Corporate, Capital Markets
A 2022 Law360 Rising Star in Capital Markets, Jennifer has “helped guide major transactions involving companies across a range of industries such as technology, life sciences and banking.” Law360’s Rising Stars series honors attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.
Litigation, Securities
Ranked in Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense and the Securities Litigation: Defense categories in The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
Ranked by Chambers USA in the Securities Litigation category. Catherine is described by her clients as being a “very diligent, smart hard-working and practical lawyer” with “tremendous experience.”
Corporate, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Ranked Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation & Retirement Plans: Transactional category in The Legal 500 US Guide.
Corporate, M&A
Recognized in M&A: Middle Market category in The Legal 500 US Guide.
Ranked by Chambers USA in the Corporate/M&A category. Bomi is described as “reliable, responsive and commercially minded” and “a trusted adviser to management and our board."
Litigation
Washington’s Outstanding Litigator of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) and Top 250 Women in IP for 2022.
Ranked in the Healthcare: Life Sciences category in The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
A leading practitioner in patent litigation in the 2022 issue of Law Business Research’s IAM Patent 1000.
Tax
Ranked by Chambers USA in the Tax category, Larissa is described by Chambers USA to be an “expert in transfer pricing.”
For the second consecutive year, Larissa was named the Transfer Pricing Lawyer of the Year at Euromoney LMG Women in Business Law Awards. She advised on U.S. tax planning, tax controversy and tax litigation for corporations, with an emphasis on international transactions and transfer pricing.
A Leading Lawyer in the International Tax category in The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
Corporate, Capital Markets
Ranked by Chambers USA and Chambers Global in the Capital Markets: Debt & Equity category, Amanda is known for her experience handling securities transactions by major technology and life sciences companies. Her clients describe her as being “absolutely fantastic” and note “she can do public company-side and underwriter-side work."
Ranked in the Capital Markets: Equity Offerings category of The Legal 500 US Guide.
Intellectual Property
Recognized in Patents: Prosecution (including re-examination and post-grand proceedings) category in The Legal 500 US Guide .
A leading practitioner in patent prosecution in the 2022 issue of Law Business Research’s IAM Patent 1000.
Ranked by Chambers USA in the Patent Prosecution category, Antonia is described as being adept in both litigation and prosecution, representing a broad client base that includes corporations, startups and universities. Clients describe her as being “knowledgeable about the subject matter area” and as someone who “delivers work product on time and in budget.”
Litigation
One of California’s “Women Leaders in Tech Law” by the Recorder in its annual California Legal Awards.
Among the Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials according to the PTAB Bar Association.
The 7th Best Performing Patent Lawyer in the country and 15th Most Active Patent Lawyer Representing Defendants by Patexia.
A leading practitioner in patent litigation in the 2022 issue of Law Business Research’s IAM Patent 1000.
Ranked in the Patents: Litigation category in The Legal 500 2022 US Guide.
Intellectual Property
Among the “Most Influential Lawyers in the Entertainment Industry” by Variety, which specifically recognized Jennifer and others on the Fenwick team for their tech-native experience that is increasingly essential as technology continues to massively disrupt the entertainment and media industries.
Recognized in the Copyright and Technology Transactions categories of The Legal 500 2022 US Guide, which notes her as a “gaming industry expert.”
Tax
One of California’s “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder in its annual California Legal Awards.
Intellectual Property, Trademark
Ranked in Chambers USA in the Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets – California category, Karen is described by clients as “an amazing lawyer” and “knowledgeable in all aspects of IP law.”
Described as “an outstanding team player who integrates with in-house departments seamlessly” by World Trademark Review 1000, Karen is noted as a top lawyer nationally in the prosecution and strategy category and is one of only three lawyers who earned the gold ranking in California for both the enforcement and litigation category and the prosecution and strategy category. This is the 8th consecutive year WTR 1000 has honored Karen among the top California lawyers.
Recognized in the Trademarks: Non-Contentious category of The Legal 500 US Guide.
