NEW YORK – Aug. 10, 2026 – Thirty attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 2026 edition of “IP Stars.” In addition, the firm earned recognition in five practice areas: Copyright & Related Rights, Life Sciences Intellectual Property (IP), PTAB Litigation, Trademark Disputes, and Trademark Prosecution.
According to the publication, IP attorneys are recognized “based on a weighted review of information submitted by firms, publicly available information, and market feedback.” The key information evaluated includes size and sophistication of workload; experience at the firm, track record, and practices; changes within the firm; and competitor and client feedback.
The Greenberg Traurig shareholders selected as IP Stars for 2026 are:
- Stephen Baird, Minneapolis: Trademark Star
- Jonathan D. Ball, Ph.D., New York: Patent Star
- Ian C. Ballon, Silicon Valley/Los Angeles: Copyright Star & Trademark Star
- Scott J. Bornstein, New York: Patent Star
- Heath J. Briggs, Denver: Patent Star
- Ed Chansky, Las Vegas: Trademark Star
- Vincent H. Chieffo, Los Angeles: Copyright Star
- Michael P. Dulin, Denver: Patent Star
- David J. Dykeman, Boston: Patent Star
- Jerry Fellows, Dallas: Patent Star
- Mark R. Galis, Chicago: Trademark Star
- David M. Greenberg, New York: Transactions Star
- Susan L. Heller, Orange County: Trademark Star
- Valerie W. Ho, Los Angeles: Notable Practitioner
- Melissa Hunter-Ensor, Ph.D., Boston: Patent Star
- Vimal M. Kapadia, New York: Rising Star
- Craig S. Krummen, Minneapolis: Patent Star
- Rob LeBlanc, Dallas: Rising Star
- Eric J. Maiers, Chicago: Patent Star & Trademark Star
- Dwayne L. Mason, Houston: Patent Star & Trademark Star
- Michael A. Nicodema, West Palm Beach: Patent Star & Trademark Star
- Richard C. Pettus, New York: Patent Star
- Chinh H. Pham, Boston: Patent Star
- Joshua L. Raskin, New York: Patent Star
- Bobby Rosenbloum, Atlanta: Trademark Star & Copyright Star
- Howard E. Silverman, Chicago: Patent Star
- Brent D. Sokol, Los Angeles: Copyright Star, Trademark Star & Patent Star
- Alan N. Sutin, Miami/New York: Trademark Star
- Mark G. Tratos, Las Vegas: Copyright Star & Trademark Star
- Steven J. Wadyka Jr., Washington, D.C.: Trademark Star