Morrison Foerster Named a Leading Firm for Technology by Chambers USA 2024

Chambers USA has highlighted Morrison Foerster’s Technology Group as a market leader in the 2024 guide. MoFo was again recognized in Band 1 in both the Nationwide: Technology and the California: Technology categories.

We continue to take a leading industry position at the cutting edge of technology and serve as a “go-to” practice in the United States for AI, interactive and digital media, semiconductors, retail + digital commerce, and fintech.

Six MoFo lawyers achieved nine individual rankings for technology, including at the national level, as well as in California and New York. These include the following:

• Tessa Schwartz, co-chair of the firm’s Transactions Department and founder and co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Group, who was ranked Band 1 for Technology in California and was also ranked nationally. Clients describe her as a lawyer to look for when executing “complex deals,” adding that “her client care is excellent” and she is a “great resource.”

• Aaron Rubin, chair of the firm’s Technology Transactions Group and co-chair of the Interactive + Digital Media Group, who was ranked highly for Technology in California. Clients report that “Aaron is great. He is responsive, knowledgeable and an overall good lawyer.”

• William Schwartz, the founding co-head of MoFo’s Intellectual Property Group and previous managing partner of the firm, who was ranked Band 1 for Technology in California and was also ranked nationally. Clients label him as “legendary in his field.”

• Stephanie Sharron, partner in MoFo’s Palo Alto office, who was highly ranked in California for Technology. She attracts strong praise from clients, who report that she is “very thorough and responsive.”

• Vivian Hanson, chair of MoFo’s Sourcing practice, who was ranked highly for Technology in New York, as well as achieving rankings for Outsourcing both in New York and nationally. Clients describe her as “professional, responsive and a highly valued adviser,” adding that she is “extremely knowledgeable and provides good business advice.”

• Anthony Ramirez, partner in MoFo’s New York office, who was highly ranked for Technology in New York. Clients remark upon his “tremendous client service and attentiveness,” adding that “he offers viable potential solutions to negotiating roadblocks.”

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