Ashurst Perkins Coie

Chris Berka is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a practice focusing on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources, product liability and contract matters. He has resolved more than two hundred cases for clients in a range of industries and sectors, including technology, aerospace, oil and natural gas, wind energy, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, transportation, news media, mining and consumer products. In addition to his litigation practice, Chr...

Shari A. Brandt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Shari A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shari A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Delaney is a partner in Perkins Coie's Technology Transactions & Privacy practice. He advises clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies on licensing, intellectual property and technology-related matters. John’s experience includes negotiating complex IT and business process outsourcing contracts and service level agreements, joint ventures, software and content development agreements and licenses and similar transactions. John routinely advises clients on matters r...

Jacqueline Duval is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Jacqueline, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacqueline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin Feldis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kevin, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Fjelstad, a partner in the Environment, Energy & Resources practice, is managing partner of the Alaska office and leads the firm’s Alaska EER practice. His practice is focused on natural resources project development, defense of governmental and citizen enforcement actions, and compliance counseling. Eric’s project development is focused on due diligence and permitting of mining, oil and gas, energy, forestry, and heavy infrastructure projects. He regularly counsels Alask...

Kyle K. Fox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Kyle K., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerard Joyce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Gerard, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gerard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Massey is a former prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York who leads global companies, board committees, and senior executives through high-profile cross-border investigations, criminal prosecutions, and civil litigation. David has obtained favorable results for clients in a broad range of cases. He negotiated the first corporate deferred prosecution agreement in the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) FIFA investigation, and he has repr...

William J. McCabe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. William J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee S. Richards III has devoted his 45-year career to the representation of businesses, corporate boards, and individuals in white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigations. Lee has amassed extensive trial experience, regularly representing investment banks, hedge funds, public companies, investment advisers, corporate officers and directors, and other professionals in investigations and proceed...

James G. Snell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law and Trademark Law. James G., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janice Ta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Janice, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lois Tilton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Lois, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lois is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Craig Tyler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. M. Craig, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James F. Valentine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. James F., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ed Wes is a partner in the firm's Business practice, who focuses his practice on emerging growth companies. Ed's practice includes capital formation (including private financings of debt and equity securities, as well as public offerings), mergers and acquisitions and business transactions including joint ventures and technology transfer transactions. In his position as general counsel for many of his clients Ed also oversees the work of litigation and IP law specialists. Ed particularly valu...

Emmanuel Azih is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Emmanuel, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Helena Burns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Helena, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marya Burnette Carter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Marya Burnette, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marya Burnette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Upjeet Cheema is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Upjeet, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Upjeet is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily B. Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Technology Law. Emily B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Oscar Corpus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Oscar, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Oscar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily Drinkwater is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Emily, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason Francis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Jason, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Judy Furth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Judy, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Judy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harkiran Gill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Harkiran, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harkiran is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Hogan-Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Stephen, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Hume is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. David, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vikram Iyengar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Vikram, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vikram is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dmitry Kagan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Dmitry, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dmitry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher M. Katsimagles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Paul J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel Klein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Samuel, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew A. Lembo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Matthew A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Briana Loughlin Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Trusts and Estates. Briana, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Briana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam R. Mandelsberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Adam R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ali Mirsaidi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Ali, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ali is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica North is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Jessica, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Plata Omidian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Elizabeth Plata, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Plata is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew T. Pettit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Andrew T., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gabriella Romanos Abi Habib is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Gabriella, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gabriella is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah E. Ross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Sarah E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Natalie Sanders is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Natalie, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Blake B. Schell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Blake B., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blake B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Langberg Schirack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Sarah Langberg, who practices law in Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah Langberg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karan Singh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Karan, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth V. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Elizabeth V., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacob Taber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Jacob, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Divya Taneja is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Divya, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Divya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Wilder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. William, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LaMarte Williams, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. LaMarte, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LaMarte is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maeve Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Maeve, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maeve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.