Morrison Foerster Recognized in Chambers USA 2025

Morrison Foerster has once again received record levels of recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, including 68 practice area rankings and 158 individual recognitions across the publication’s USA Nationwide, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas categories.

Of the 68 practice area rankings, the firm received a record 16 Band 1 recognitions. This includes new top-tier practice area rankings in USA Nationwide Artificial Intelligence; USA Nationwide FCPA; and California Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation.

Additionally, MoFo once again received Band 1 practice area rankings for USA Nationwide Government Contracts: The Elite; USA Nationwide Impact Investing; 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; New York Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded; and New York Outsourcing.

In total, MoFo secured nine new practice rankings, including USA Nationwide Antitrust: Cartel; USA Nationwide Artificial Intelligence; USA Nationwide Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel; USA Nationwide Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets; USA Nationwide Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright; USA Nationwide Real Estate; USA Nationwide Registered Funds; California: Southern Tax; and Texas Intellectual Property.

In the 2025 edition, MoFo attorneys received 35 recognitions in the highest band ranking specific to their practice area and jurisdiction. Rick Fischer, David Churchill, and Vivian Hanson 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 for the second consecutive year, while Privacy + Data Security co-chair Miriam Wugmeister was elevated to Star Individual. We congratulate all of the ranked lawyers, including the individuals listed below who were recognized with Band 1 rankings this year:

• Ann Lilienthal
• Catherine Polizzi
• Charles Duross
• Damien Specht
• Daralyn Durie
• Deanne Maynard
• Gregory Smith
• Jamie Levitt
• John Smith
• Jordan Eth
• Joseph Gratz
• Julie Park
• Kevin Mullen
• Matthew Karlyn
• Miriam Wugmeister
• Ragesh Tangri
• Susan Mac Cormac
• Tessa Schwartz
• Thomas Fileti
• William 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 has 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 2025 edition of Chambers USA, please visit the publication’s website.