Best Lawyers in America for Technology Law
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Kevin Cheng is a corporate lawyer with experience advising clients on capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate law matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Mr. Cheng was a corporate associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, where he represented private and public company clients primarily in capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance matters. Mr. Cheng also previously completed a second...
David Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. David, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. 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.
Christian Howard-Sukhil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Christian, 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 Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With a background in music as a professional film composer, Alex has a unique perspective on creatives’ work, lifestyle, and legal needs. As an attorney, Alex aims to empower creatives to gain deeper understanding and greater control over the business life of their works. Alex is an attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson in the Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property and Business & Corporate Law groups. Alex advises businesses of all sizes in a variety of industries including filmmaker...
Rayshaun Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Rayshaun, 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 Rayshaun is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maisie Ide is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Maisie, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maisie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura E. Goldsmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Laura E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Amber Harezlak is a technology & IP transactions partner in the Salt Lake City and San Francisco offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Amber works closely with Kirkland’s M&A practice on technology, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy aspects of complex corporate transactions. She also represents clients in connection with strategic commercial agreements such as joint ventures, licenses, and collaborations. Amber’s practice spans numerous industries, inclu...
Caitlin Howe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Caitlin, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Joshua S. Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Joshua S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gia Velasquez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Technology Law. Gia, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily Jennings is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Emily, 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 Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian Gamsey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. Brian, 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 Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Aron Nimani represents public and private companies on a variety of data-driven technology transactions and licensing matters. Mr. Nimani’s practice spans a broad spectrum of technology-related areas, including SaaS and cloud services, technology outsourcings, enterprise software, artificial intelligence development and implementation and autonomous vehicles.
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