Partner Steven Horn has been recognized as a Law360 Rising Star in the Intellectual Property category for 2025. The annual series honors top legal talent under 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.
His selection by Law360 follows a competitive review of more than 1,100 nominations across 34 practice areas. Mr. Horn is one of just six attorneys recognized nationwide for excellence in the Intellectual Property category.
The Law360 profile on Mr. Horn highlights his outstanding contributions as a strategic leader for the WilmerHale team representing Intel inlong-running litigation in which non-practicing entity VLSI Technology LLC has asserted nearly two dozen patents against Intel across multiple jurisdictions. Over the past five years, Mr. Horn has guided the WilmerHale team’s strategy in this high-stakes litigation with billions of dollars on the line.
In his Law360 profile, Mr. Horn discussed his journey to becoming an IP litigator and his strong commitment to his profession. "I have moments where I think, 'I'm really lucky to get to work on these types of matters, and I am very grateful that I'm able to do this type of work, and it's part of why I love what I do,'" Horn said.