Alice Ahn, a leading intellectual property litigator, has joined WilmerHale as a Partner in its San Francisco office. Ms. Ahn brings significant expertise in computer science, electrical engineering, and complex intellectual property matters, further enhancing WilmerHale’s capacity to serve leading technology clients and advance its strategic growth on the West Coast.

“WilmerHale is committed to continually strengthening its premier Intellectual Property Litigation practice, on the West Coast and beyond. Alice’s rare combination of technical expertise and IP litigation talent enhances our ability to deliver outstanding service and results for our clients,” said WilmerHale Managing Partner Anjan Sahni.

WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice is recognized for its depth of experience across all facets of intellectual property law and has achieved incredible success for its clients in federal district courts throughout the United States, as well as in international jurisdictions. Clients in technology, pharmaceutical, and other sectors rely on WilmerHale’s globally respected practice to resolve complex legal and business issues.

“Alice’s deep technical expertise, strategic savvy, and courtroom skill will be tremendous assets to our group. The international nature of her practice is also a perfect fit for us,” said Mark Selwyn, Co-Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice.

WilmerHale continues to invest in the expansion of its Intellectual Property Litigation capabilities in California. The firm’s strategic goal is to further broaden its reach and continue to provide comprehensive support to clients as they navigate the evolving landscape of business challenges involving intellectual property.

Reflecting on her decision to join WilmerHale, Ms. Ahn said: “WilmerHale’s market-leading Intellectual Property Litigation and technology practices offer an exceptional platform for my practice. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues and leveraging my technical background, Korean language fluency, and cultural familiarity to serve our broad client base and contribute to the growth of our West Coast presence.”

Ms. Ahn holds a JD from the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and an MS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She began her legal career at a leading AmLaw 100 firm, where she advanced to partner in 2018 and remained until joining WilmerHale.