Mary V. "Mindy" Sooter

Mary V. "Mindy" Sooter

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Patent
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Denver.
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Patent
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Denver.
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

105 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Biography

Mindy Sooter is a trial lawyer focusing on patent, trade secret, and other high-stakes commercial litigation. Ms. Sooter represents large clients, such as those in the medical device, telecommunications and technology sectors, as well as emerging businesses, in a variety of jurisdictions across the country. She has led and co-led many cases to verdict in federal and state courts across the country, and argues post-grant proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. With a background in engineering, Ms. Sooter focuses on cases involving telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer science and medical devices. Ms. Sooter also focuses on bringing highly technical subject matter to a jury in an accessible and persuasive manner.
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

105 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 2003
  • University of Colorado at Boulder, ME, Telecommunications, graduated 1999
  • Texas A&M University, BS, Electrical Engineering, graduated 1990

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • US Patent and Trademark Office

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Intellectual Property
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Denver (2026)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Denver (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent

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