Morrison Foerster’s Appellate + Supreme Court Group a Top Firm in Chambers USA 2025

Morrison Foerster has once again been ranked in Band 1 for Intellectual Property: Appellate (Nationwide). The firm has been included in the top band since the category’s inception in 2023. The practice also continues to be ranked in Appellate Law (Nationwide).

Chambers has additionally recognized four MoFo lawyers individually:

• Deanne Maynard, co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Appellate + Supreme Court practice, is again ranked in Band 1 for both Appellate Law and Intellectual Property: Appellate. Clients say "she's developed a reputation as one of the very finest appellate lawyers in the IP space. She is a rare advocate who has gained the complete trust of the bench, the Federal Circuit in particular."
• Joe Palmore, co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Appellate + Supreme Court practice, continues to be ranked among the leading practitioners in the Appellate Law category with a Band 2 ranking. Feedback shared with Chambers confirms: "Clients love him because he's brilliant but also a good person. He's good at talking to judges and he can explain things in a straightforward way and he's personable."
• Brian Matsui, co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Appellate + Supreme Court practice, is ranked nationally for Intellectual Property: Appellate. "Brian is highly skilled and responsive," say clients.
• Aileen McGrath, a partner based in MoFo’s San Francisco office, has been ranked in Chamber’s California Litigation: Appellate category. Clients report: "She is just a spectacularly good appellate lawyer. She is also a terrific writer."

Client feedback for the overall group is outstanding, with Chambers reporting the following:

• "It is clear that one of MoFo’s focuses is making sure they are providing exceptional client service. They are vested in our success and it shows."
• "They're very skilled at handling complex and sophisticated matters with confidence and skill. The depth of experience was immediately clear."
• "It's a smart, experienced appeals team which was enjoyable to work with."
• "Morrison Foerster's client service is above and beyond - the professionalism and responsiveness is incredible."
• "Morrison Foerster has technical and legal expertise. The team understands pharmaceutical patent practice and strategy, and has strong strategic thinking, planning and client service."

To view the complete list of Morrison Foerster’s rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, please visit the publication’s website.