June 24, 2025 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading global law firm serving the energy, technology, and life sciences sectors, is pleased to announce that the IAM Patent 1000 has once again recognized the firm’s Intellectual Property practice and its lawyers as leaders in the field.

This year’s guide highlights the Firm across multiple jurisdictions, awarding Baker Botts practice rankings in Litigation, Prosecution, and Transactions across key U.S. regions, including Texas, New York, California, and Washington, D.C., as well as an international ranking in the United Kingdom. In addition, 25 individual lawyers have been recommended at the national level in these key markets.

IAM praised the firm’s ability to “expertly balance prosecution and litigation efforts, providing a comprehensive perspective on clients’ businesses and a deep understanding of their unique needs.” The guide also highlighted the Firm’s “technically astute attorneys” who offer “business-savvy, strategic advice at every stage.”

“These rankings showcase the depth and breadth of our team to handle our clients’ toughest IP challenges across all facets of patent law,” said Christa Brown-Sanford, Chair of Baker Botts’ IP Department. “The sharp expertise of our team is recognized as we drive real results for our clients.”
IAM Patent 1000 is widely regarded as the definitive resource for world-class patent expertise.

Firm rankings by region:

• United States – National: Litigation & Prosecution
• U.S. Texas: Litigation, Prosecution & Transactions
• U.S. New York: Litigation, Prosecution & Transactions
• U.S. California: Litigation & Prosecution
• U.S. DC Metro Area: Litigation & Prosecution

Recommended individuals:

Texas

• Samir Bhavsar – Prosecution
• Christa Brown-Sanford – Prosecution and Transactions
• Roger Fulghum – Litigation
• Michael Hawes – Litigation
• Douglas Kubehl – Litigation and Transactions
• Paul Morico – Litigation
• Christopher Palermo – Prosecution
• Kurt Pankratz – Litigation
• Jose Villarreal – Litigation

New York

• Daniel Hulseberg – Transactions and Prosecution
• Sandra Lee – Prosecution
• Steve Lendaris – Prosecution and Transactions
• Robert Maier – Litigation
• Paul Ragusa – Litigation, Transactions, and Prosecution
• Neil Sirota – Litigation
• Jen Tempesta – Litigation
• Maggie Welsh – Litigation

Washington, D.C.

• Katharine Burke – Litigation
• Lauren Dreyer – Litigation
• Lisa Kattan – Litigation
• Luke Pedersen – Litigation, Transactions, and Prosecution
• Eliot Williams – Litigation

California

• Hopkins Guy – Litigation
• Jeremy Taylor – Litigation

United Kingdom: England and Wales 

• Neil Coulson

To view Baker Botts’ full list of rankings in the IAM Patent 1000, click here

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