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WilmerHale Awarded the 2025 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate by USPTO

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:40:00 Z

On June 11, 2026, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awarded the Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate to WilmerHale and one of its intellectual property lawyers – Senior Associate Na Yeon Kim – for volunteering significant time to help financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses achieve patent protection for their inventions.

WilmerHale Named a Finalist in Two Categories in the 2026 New York Legal Awards

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:01:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a finalist in two categories in the 2026 New York Legal Awards: Litigation Department of the Year – Class Action and Litigation Department of the Year – Intellectual Property.

Bloomberg Law Honors Joseph Mueller as an "Unrivaled" Litigator

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:30:00 Z

Partner Joseph Mueller, co-chair of WilmerHale's Trial Practice, was honored by Bloomberg Law with inclusion on its 2026 list of "Unrivaled" litigators. The recognition celebrates 25 trial lawyers who lead the legal industry in high-stakes verdicts and settlements on impactful matters for clients.

WilmerHale Named a Top Five Pro Bono Firm in The American Lawyer's 2026 Scorecard

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 Z

WilmerHale has again been recognized as one of the nation's leading law firms for pro bono service, earning the number five spot on The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard. The annual ranking weighs both the depth of participation across a firm's lawyers and the average hours each lawyer contributes.

David Bowker Honored with WTOP Top Workplaces Leadership Award

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:30:00 Z

David Bowker, partner-in-charge of WilmerHale's Washington DC office, was named a recipient of WTOP News' 2026 Top Workplaces Leadership Award in the largest employer category—an honor recognizing leaders who have earned exceptional trust and confidence from their employees.

AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Expands Colorado Footprint with Addition of Elk River Wealth Management

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:00 Z

AlphaCore Wealth Advisory ("AlphaCore"), an independent wealth advisory firm, announced its acquisition of Elk River Wealth Management ("Elk River"), a seven-person team advising on nearly $1 billion in assets, further expanding its presence in Colorado and enhancing its team in the Cherry Creek area.

Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:30:00 Z

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Giant Eagle, Inc. ("Giant Eagle") announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.

Lawyers for Civil Rights Honors Firm with Legal Warrior Award

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 Z

WilmerHale has been honored with the Legal Warrior Award from Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR), recognizing the firm’s longstanding commitment to pro bono service, civil rights advocacy and the rule of law. The award was presented at LCR’s annual Civil Rights Reception in Boston on June 25.

Teresa Johnson Featured on Boardroom Governance Podcast

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:30:00 Z

Partner Teresa Johnson recently joined the Boardroom Governance podcast, hosted by Evan Epstein.

Financial Times Names Anjan Sahni Among 50 Leaders Defining the Future of Law

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:35:00 Z

WilmerHale Managing Partner Anjan Sahni has been named to the inaugural FT Law 50, the Financial Times’ new global list spotlighting 50 influential lawyers shaping the legal and financial services sectors.

Crisis Management and Strategic Response Group Earns Top Ranking in Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2026 Guide

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:31:00 Z

For the fifth year in a row, WilmerHale's Crisis Management and Strategic Response Group has earned Band 1 — the highest national ranking — in the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2026 Guide. The recognition highlights the firm's leading work guiding clients through criminal investigations, regulatory matters, and other high-stakes challenges, and singles out partners Jamie Gorelick and Alyssa DaCunha as standout practitioners.

WilmerHale Represents ACLU of Tennessee in Federal Court Matter Involving City of Memphis

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:30:00 Z

A WilmerHale team is representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee in challenging the Memphis Police Department’s use of force at the city’s “No Kings” protest.

Peggy Otum and Sonal N. Mehta Recognized as Honorees in The Recorder's 2026 California Legal Awards

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 Z

Partners Peggy Otum and Sonal N. Mehta have been named 2026 California Legal Award honorees by The Recorder.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation Guide

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:17:00 Z

Lawdragon has selected WilmerHale lawyers for inclusion in its 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:05:00 Z

Lawdragon has included four WilmerHale lawyers in its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers list, which highlights practitioners advising on complex tax issues across global markets.

Broadhaven Capital Partners to Combine with Fenchurch Advisory Partners

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Broadhaven Capital Partners, a premier investment bank advising corporates and financial sponsors, in a definitive agreement to combine with Fenchurch Advisory Partners.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:56:00 Z

Lawdragon has selected 12 WilmerHale lawyers for inclusion in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers guide. The annual guide recognizes lawyers who “help conceive and nurture intellectual property, monetize it, protect it and lead the battle in court when needed.”

WilmerHale Adds Prominent Corporate Advisor and Dealmaker Ben Fackler to Transactional Department in San Francisco

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that prominent transactional lawyer Ben Fackler has joined the firm as a partner in its Transactional Department, based in San Francisco.

WilmerHale Advises Biogen in Acquisition of RayThera

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 Z

On June 17, 2026, Biogen Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RayThera Inc., a private biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies in immunology.

WilmerHale Recognized as a Top Workplace by WTOP

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:51:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC region by the WTOP all-news radio station, earning a No. 15 ranking in the 2026 list.

PTC Therapeutics Completes $550 Million Convertible Notes Offering

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised PTC Therapeutics, Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company, in the offering of $550 million of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in Handelsblatt’s 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:30:00 Z

WilmerHale and lawyers from its German offices have been recognized in the 18th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany^TM and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany^TM. The number of WilmerHale lawyers recognized has increased this year, spanning both rankings and a wider range of legal practice areas, highlighting the firm’s continued growth and depth across its German practices.

TMX Group Limited Announces Agreement to Acquire RAFI Indices from Research Affiliates

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z

TMX Group Limited announced an agreement to acquire RAFI Indices from Research Affiliates Global Holdings, a global index provider and investment advisor, for US$490 million in total consideration.

WilmerHale Partners with JPMorgan Chase for 2026 Day of Service

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:00 Z

On May 20, 2026, WilmerHale hosted a pro bono clinic in its New York office in support of JPMorganChase’s (JPMC) annual Day of Service. The effort brought together attorneys from WilmerHale and JPMC in collaboration with the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), a leading nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers in need.

Joshua Geltzer Discusses New AI Executive Order on National Security Law Today Podcast

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 Z

Partner Joshua Geltzer joined the American Bar Association’s National Security Law Today podcast for the episode “Frontier AI and the New AI Executive Order with Josh Geltzer.”

Sonal N. Mehta Named to Daily Journal’s 2026 Top Women Lawyers List

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Sonal N. Mehta has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2026 Top Women Lawyers list.

The Legal 500 United States 2026 Recognizes WilmerHale Lawyers and Practice Areas

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:24:00 Z

WilmerHale has been recognized in the Legal 500 United States 2026 guide, with rankings across 42 practice areas and 35+ lawyers highlighted for their market-leading work.

WilmerHale and Civil Rights Coalition Advance Challenge to California’s Death Penalty with Supreme Court Show Cause Order

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale, alongside a coalition of civil rights organizations, secured a significant procedural victory in a landmark challenge to California’s death penalty when the Supreme Court of California issued an order to show cause, moving the case into a new phase of litigation and increasing scrutiny of whether the system complies with constitutional guarantees of equal protection and the prohibition on cruel or unusual punishment.

Danaher and DH Masi Finance Announce CHF 2.38 Billion Private Placement of Senior Notes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Danaher Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, DH Masi Finance Inc. on the private placement by DH Masi Finance of CHF 2,382,940,000 aggregate principal amount of notes.

Veralto Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z

Veralto Corporation (NYSE: VLTO) announced an offering of $725,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.850% Senior Notes due 2032.

DC Bar Elects WilmerHale Attorney Joshua L. Mogil as President-Elect

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:37:00 Z

WilmerHale is proud to announce that Joshua L. Mogil was elected president-elect of the DC Bar.

WilmerHale Honored with Immigration Equality's 2026 Safe Haven Award

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:47:00 Z

WilmerHale has been honored with the 2026 Safe Haven Award from Immigration Equality, the nation's leading advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ immigrants and those living with HIV.

WilmerHale Welcomes First-Chair Litigator Suneeta Hazra as Partner in Denver

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Suneeta Hazra, a former Chief of the Criminal Division in the US Attorney's Office for Colorado, joins WilmerHale's Denver office as a partner in the Government and Regulatory Litigation Group, focusing on healthcare fraud defense, investigations and enforcement matters.

WilmerHale Partners Lisa Brown and Felicia Ellsworth Named to Inaugural Forbes List of America's Top Women Lawyers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:01:00 Z

WilmerHale partner Lisa Brown, chair of the firm’s Higher Education Practice, and partner-in-charge of the Boston office Felicia Ellsworth, are featured in Forbes' inaugural list of America's Top Women Lawyers, which recognizes female attorneys who are shaping the future of the legal profession.

WilmerHale Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:19:00 Z

Chambers and Partners has once again recognized WilmerHale’s national strength, ranking the firm in 72 practice areas and honoring 110 lawyers for excellence in the 2026 Chambers USA guide.

WilmerHale Advises Linse Capital in Its Investment in Impulse Space's $500 Million Raise

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Linse Capital in its investment and in connection with raising sidecar funds to invest in the Series D funding round for Impulse Space, a startup building spacecraft that can ferry satellites and other ‌payloads around in orbit after launch.

WilmerHale Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:30:00 Z

IAM Patent 1000 has again recognized WilmerHale’s leading patent practice, awarding 10 firmwide rankings and naming 33 lawyers for their depth of expertise, market presence and sophisticated work across key jurisdictions.

WilmerHale Advises Placement Agents in $55 Million Q32 Bio Private Placement

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:24:00 Z

Q32 Bio Inc. announced on May 27, 2026 that it had entered into a securities purchase agreement to sell 6,725,000 shares of common stock resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $55 million, excluding placement agent fees and other offering expenses.

Akamai Announces Closing of Upsized $3.5 Billion Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:00 Z

WilmerHale represented Akamai Technologies, Inc. in connection with its private offering of convertible senior notes, the largest US zero-coupon convertible notes transaction in history.

Strategy Completes $1.5 Billion Debt Repurchase

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 Z

WilmerHale represented Strategy Inc, the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company, in the completion of its repurchase of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029.

Greta Körner Appointed Co-Chair of DIS40

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 Z

WilmerHale senior associate Greta Körner has been appointed co-chair of DIS40, the under‑40 group of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), a leading organization focused on international arbitration.

WilmerHale Trial Team Featured in Litigation Daily for Innovative Use of Demonstrative Exhibits

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 Z

Litigation Daily recently featured WilmerHale partners Joseph Mueller, Sarah Frazier and Louis Tompros for their strategic and creative use of demonstrative exhibits in a successful patent trial defense for Cisco Systems Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas.

Sonika Data and Tess Foley Named 2025 Payton and Pickering Fellows

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:10:00 Z

WilmerHale is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Payton and Pickering Fellowships.

Akamai Technologies Announces Intent to Acquire LayerX

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Akamai Technologies, Inc. in a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a leading provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology.

Courtney Murray Selected for DC Bar's John Payton Leadership Academy

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:18:00 Z

WilmerHale Senior Associate Courtney Murray was chosen for the DC Bar's 2026 John Payton Leadership Academy after a highly competitive selection process for the three-month program that cultivates leadership skills in attorneys from across the legal profession.

WilmerHale Participates in Partnership for New York's Career Discovery Week

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:00 Z

On April 16, WilmerHale’s New York office welcomed high school students from Brooklyn Technical High School as part of Partnership for New York’s Career Discovery Week, a citywide initiative that connects students with employers across New York City and introduces them to a wide range of professional paths.

WilmerHale Co-Sponsors Equal Justice Works Fellow with Vertex and Greater Boston Legal Services

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to co-sponsor an Equal Justice Works Class of 2027 Fellow in partnership with client Vertex. The firm is sponsoring Jenny Pigge, a graduating student at Harvard Law School, who will be hosted by Greater Boston Legal Services, where she will launch her fellowship project in September.

Teresa Johnson Featured on Les Femmes Engagées Podcast

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:51:00 Z

Partner Teresa Johnson recently joined the Les Femmes Engagées podcast as part of the Femmes de Loi series.

Jonathan Yarowsky Named Among DC’s Most Influential People Shaping Policy by Washingtonian Magazine for the fifth consecutive year

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:28:00 Z

Jonathan Yarowsky earns recognition for the fifth consecutive year on Washingtonian’s “Most Influential People Shaping Policy” list, underscoring his sustained impact on antitrust policy and cross-branch advocacy in Washington.

WilmerHale’s International Arbitration Group Recognized with Latin Lawyer Dispute of the Year Award

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:22:00 Z

WilmerHale’s International Arbitration Group has been honored by Latin Lawyer with its 2026 “Dispute of the Year” award for its role in the high-profile Eldorado dispute, reflecting the team’s strength in complex, cross-border arbitration matters in Brazil and across Latin America.