Ranking tables
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
David I Gindler Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP18 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Holland White & Case LLP14 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP16 Years Ranked
Lisa A Haile DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
Michael Morin Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
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Senior Statespeople

S George Pappas
Covington & Burling LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedGeorge Pappas is a patent litigator and trial lawyer with a client roster drawn from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotech as well as complementary areas such as software and electronics.
S William F Lee
WilmerHale | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedWilliam Lee has an exceptionally impressive track record in the representation of technology and life sciences organizations in high profile intellectual property trials and appeals. He offers substantial experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices and genetic engineering.
Band 1

1 Catherine Polizzi
Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedCatherine Polizzi maintains a broad practice in the field of intellectual property which encompasses Freedom to Operate assessments, portfolio management and patent applications, as well as diligence in high-value acquisitions.

1 Daralyn J Durie
Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedDaralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.
1 David Berl
Williams & Connolly LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDavid Berl of Williams & Connolly LLP cochairs the firm's patent litigation practice. He is a distinguished litigator with impressive experience handling high-stakes patent trials on behalf of major life sciences companies.
1 James Hurst
Kirkland & Ellis | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedJames Hurst has extensive experience in litigating life sciences disputes, even up to the US Supreme Court, and includes matters relating to trade secrets and patents, antitrust and product liability, contracts and criminal cases.
Band 2

2 David I Gindler
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedDavid Gindler is global co-leader of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe’s life sciences and healthtech sector. He offers extensive experience in litigation and intellectual property licensing matters, with clients including emerging businesses, established corporations and nonprofits.

2 Elizabeth Holland
White & Case LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedElizabeth Holland is a highly experienced intellectual property litigator particularly sought after for Hatch-Waxman and patent infringement disputes.
2 Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedElizabeth Stotland Weiswasser is cochair of the litigation department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. She is frequently called upon to handle complex patent disputes on behalf of leading life sciences companies. She is well versed in a variety of contentious matters and regularly appears before the PTAB, ITC and district courts.

2 Lisa A Haile
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedLisa Haile is able to draw on extensive technical expertise in areas such as cell and molecular biology, regenerative medicine and immunology, to advise on matters ranging from venture capital due diligence to patentability and licensing. She is particularly skilled in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
2 Michael Morin
Latham & Watkins LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMichael Morin is global chair of intellectual property litigation practice at Latham & Watkins. He is known for his extensive representations of large pharmaceutical companies in connection with patent and copyright infringement matters.
Band 3

3 Ching-Lee Fukuda
Sidley Austin LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedChing-Lee Fukuda is co-leader of global IP litigation practice at Sidley Austin. She is an experienced IP litigator who frequently works with leading life sciences companies on major patent disputes, including before the ITC and PTAB.

3 Edward Reines
Jones Day | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedEdward Reines is noted for his work representing life sciences companies in contentious IP matters, both at trial and appeal. He regularly appears before both district and federal courts.

3 Janet Xiao
Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedJanet Xiao is a notable patent attorney who represents biopharmaceutical companies in cross border patent procurement, portfolio management and intellectual property strategic planning.

3 Matthew Wolf
Arnold & Porter | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedMatthew Wolf regularly advises large pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution and patent validity litigations.3 William A Rakoczy
Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedWilliam Rakoczy is a respected patent litigator with noted expertise advising life sciences companies in complex disputes. He frequently appears before both district and federal courts.