Morrison Foerster Recognized in Chambers USA 2024

Morrison Foerster has once again received record levels of recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, including 60 practice area rankings and 139 individual recognitions across the publication’s USA Nationwide, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas categories.

Of the 60 practice area rankings, the firm received a record 13 Band 1 recognitions. This includes new top-tier practice area rankings in USA Nationwide: Impact Investing and New York: Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded. This progress reflects MoFo’s longstanding commitment as a participant in the social enterprise and impact investing space, as well as its successful trial record in handling fact-driven cases within complex commercial settings.

Additionally, MoFo once again received Band 1 practice area rankings for USA Nationwide: Government Contracts: The Elite; USA Nationwide: Intellectual Property: Appellate; USA Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: The Elite; USA Nationwide: Projects: Agency Financing; USA Nationwide: Technology; California: Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia; California: Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation; California: Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution; California: Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets; California: Technology; and New York: Outsourcing.

In total, MoFo secured eight new rankings, including USA Nationwide: Impact Investing; USA Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare; USA Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Litigation; USA Nationwide: Private Equity: Fund Formation; California: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; California Northern: Tax; District of Columbia: Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory; and District of Columbia: Labor & Employment. The firm also saw an improvement in rankings for the following two areas: New York: Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded and New York: Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance.

In the 2024 edition, MoFo attorneys received 31 recognitions in the highest band ranking specific to their practice area and jurisdiction. Brian Busey, Rick Fischer, David Churchill, and Jay DeVecchio have been listed as Senior Statespeople for their strong client relationships and continued value to their practices. Additionally, Morrison Foerster chair Eric McCrath was named an Eminent Practitioner. We congratulate all of the ranked lawyers, including the individuals listed below who were recognized with Band 1 rankings this year:

• Ann Lilienthal

• Catherine M. Polizzi

• Charles E. Duross

• David P. Slotkin

• Daralyn J. Durie

• Deanne E. Maynard

• Gregory K. Smith

• Jamie A. Levitt

• Jordan Eth

• Julie Y. Park

• Kevin P. Mullen

• Matt Karlyn

• Miriam H. Wugmeister

• Ragesh K. Tangri

• Susan H. Mac Cormac

• Tessa Schwartz

• Thomas R. Fileti

• Vivian L. Hanson

• William I. Schwartz

Anchored in the U.S. markets where business, technology, and finance converge, MoFo is counsel to many of the most innovative and successful companies, institutions, and government organizations. The firm’s work spans both traditional and nascent sectors where it is redefining legal service and helping clients reshape industries. MoFo represents the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. The firm also represents investment funds and startup companies, and over the years have supported their growth and development as leading industry players and household brands. MoFo’s collaborative culture around the globe ensures that clients have access to the full resources of its legal teams.

To view the complete list of Morrison Foerster’s rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, please visit the publication’s website.