O'Melveny
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O'Melveny‘s IP practice group is active in a wide range of industries, with strong foundation in tech and life sciences as well as presence in less-represented sectors in patent litigation like entertainment, a current area of expansion for the firm. The team benefits from a deep bench of first-chair trial attorneys, many of whom come from technical backgrounds. Ryan Yagara, Los Angeles-based chair of the firm’s IP practice group, is reputed for his strong trial performance and handling of complex patent infringement matters. Shawnna Yashar, an expert in standard essential patents, joined the team in April 2025. Gregory Morris has left the firm in October 2025.
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‘Excellent judgment, very strategic team, always thinking two or three steps ahead. And very responsive to client demands. Rates are high but I appreciate that they were almost always able to stick to the budget, so no fee surprises on the back end. ’
‘Marc Pensabene is a fantastic case manager, always on top of things and never gets overwhelmed.
Key clients
- Micron Technology
- Verizon