Morrison Foerster has built a name in the trade secrets market by offering comprehensive advisory and litigation services to both innovative businesses and companies listed on the Fortune 500. The members are frequently entrusted with disputes against competitors and former employees, successfully defending from high-value monetary claims across various legal forums in the US. The team is co-headed from Palo Alto, where Kenneth Kuwayti has a great track record in jury verdicts and favorable settlements, and Bryan Wilson has notable skills in handling misappropriation claims. Standout practitioners include seasoned litigator Mark Whitaker, based in Washington DC; Ragesh Tangri in San Francisco, proficient in devising legal strategies for tech clients; LA-based Bita Rahebi, recommended for multijurisdictional mandates; and experienced global litigator Benjamin Fox, also based in Los Angeles. Thomas Broughan and Ching-Lee Fukuda joined the team in June 2026.
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Key clients
- Bloom Fresh International
- Teradata, US Inc.
- RH
- Inter & Co., Inc.; Inter & Co. Payments, Inc.
- EverDriven Technologies, LLC
- Uber Technologies, Inc.
- Walmart
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Snap-On Tools
- Checkr
- MDX Management
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kenneth Kuwayti; Bryan Wilson
Other key lawyers
Mark Whitaker; Ragesh Tangri; Bita Rahebi; Benjamin Fox; Thomas Broughan; Ching-Lee Fukuda