Best Lawyers in America for Technology Law
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Sarah Wood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Sarah, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Fran Faircloth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Fran, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fran is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel Merritt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Rachel, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ali A. Jessani counsels clients on privacy, cybersecurity and other regulatory risks related to data protection. He has particular experience advising companies on US state privacy compliance, including the California Privacy Rights Act and other comprehensive state privacy laws, and issues related to health privacy, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws regulating non-HIPAA health data. His other areas of experience include advising clients ...
Alex Dean advises public and private companies on a wide range of corporate law matters. He focuses on debt financing transactions including bank financings, syndicated institutional loans, venture debt, and public and private capital market transactions in connection with acquisition financings, recapitalizations and other corporate finance transactions.
Joshua Benson is an associate in the Washington D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a member of the Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Transactions, Technology Transactions, and Corporate Transactions practice groups. His practice focuses on the negotiation of a wide range of intellectual property, technology and sourcing transactions, including agreements for information technology outsourcing (ITO) services, cloud services, software development and licensing, business process outs...
Nicholas M. Hasenfus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law and Transportation Law. Nicholas M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kendra Haar is an attorney in the Global Fintech & Payments practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. She advises a broad range of clients including traditional financial institutions, non-bank financial institutions, financial services companies, payment processors, trusted platform companies, payment networks, and digital asset platforms, with a focus on blockchain-based products and services. Ms. Haar's practice involves advising such clients on issues...
Yuri Eliezer co founded the firm’s patent practice and advises technology companies on building, protecting, and monetizing high value intellectual property portfolios across U.S. and international markets. His work focuses on helping companies secure defensible patent positions that support product strategy, fundraising, and acquisition readiness. Yuri has deep experience developing and executing patent strategies across software, internet and telecom, computer, electrical, and medical...
Katherine Kubik is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Katherine, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jimmy Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Jimmy, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jimmy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Philippa J. Balestrieri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Philippa J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philippa J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan E. Gale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Technology Law. Jonathan E., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pranav Neel Bethala is a transactional attorney who has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), computer software, aviation and aerospace, digital banking, healthcare, consumer goods, retail, and food products. Mr. Bethala has experience drafting and negotiating agreements for software-as-a-service (SaaS) engagements, managed services, on-premises software, software and data licenses, hardware, and hosting, development, and professional services...
Lisa Harkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Lisa, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Ambler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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