Lisa A. Fontenot

Erik Puknys’ career in intellectual property began more than 25 years ago, when he joined the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent examiner. Erik started his legal career at Finnegan’s Washington, D.C. office in 1994, and moved to California in 1997 to help open the firm’s Silicon Valley office. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in district courts around the United States, in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and in the U.S. Supreme Cour...

William (Bill) Gaede focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation in the life sciences and medical device industries. Bill serves as lead counsel for a wide range of companies and research institutes and has extensive experience in litigating life science technologies such as antibodies, proteins, small molecules and diagnostics. In addition to his jury trial experience, Bill has argued before the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He further provides risk manage...

Lloyd Winawer is known for his work on complex business litigation and investigations. Lloyd focuses on disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions and other commercial transactions and securities law matters. Lloyd is the leader of Bergeson’s M&A Dispute Resolution Group. Lloyd has significant expertise in M&A disputes, having litigated and advised on numerous post-closing controversies related to earnouts, purchase price adjustments, contingent value rights, milestone and p...

Stephen M. Wurzburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Stephen M. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Wurzburg since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen M. Wurzburg is held by other lawyers.

Kathleen Strickland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kathleen practices law in Menlo Park, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Strickland since 2005. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathleen Strickland is held by ...

Sonal N. Mehta is a trial lawyer representing many of the world’s leading technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes disputes. Ms. Mehta is regularly called upon by clients—ranging from Silicon Valley’s largest companies to cutting-edge startups—to serve as both lead counsel in the courtroom and trusted advisor in the boardroom. She has nearly 25 years of experience across all aspects of trial and appellate practice, including federal jury and bench trials, ...

Ed Batts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Ed practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ed Batts since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ed Batts is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Feldis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kevin practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Feldis since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin Feldis is held by other lawyers.

Karin M. Cogbill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karin M. practices law in San Jose, California Best Lawyers has recognized Karin M. Cogbill since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karin M. Cogbill is held by other lawyers.

Lance A. Etcheverry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Lance A. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lance A. Etcheverry since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lance A. Etcheverry is held by other lawyers.