Partner Vinita Ferrera was named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2008 “40 under 40” list. The October 3rd issue of the Boston Business Journal profiles 40 rising stars within Massachusetts’ innovative business and nonprofit communities.

Ferrera is a member of WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property Litigation group. Since joining the firm in 1996, she has focused her practice on complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property disputes. She is active in the firm’s mentoring programs and donates much of her spare time to a variety of pro bono cases.

Now in its 11th year, the Boston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” selects this list of up-and-coming young professionals, based on their achievements and potential to shape their communities.