Arnold & Porter Welcomes Natalie Sinzing
Natalie Sinzig has recently joined the Arnold & Porter’s Intellectual Property & Technology practice as counsel at their San Francisco office. As an accomplished IP litigator, Natalie brings experience leading high-stakes, patent, trade secret, and copyright disputes across a wide range of technologies. Having guided clients through every phase of litigation, she has a track record of favorable outcomes for high-value IP and cybersecurity matters that impact tech companies.
Jenica Maldonado Newest Hanson Bridgett Partner
Hanson Bridgett San Francisco has recently welcomed Jenica Maldonado as a partner in their Employer Services Section. She joins an extensive group of labor and employment attorneys, growing the firm’s success across California. Maldonado’s work encompasses all employment matters, including day-to-day advice and counsel, crisis management, labor relations, litigation, arbitration, and workplace investigations. In the firm announcement, Maldanado shares “I’m excited to return to Hanson Bridgett, a firm that is deeply rooted in California and known for helping clients navigate these issues with practical, thoughtful guidance, and to be a part of the firm’s continued momentum is exciting.”
Kilpatrick Managing Partner on ManagingIP
Mehraz Boroumand Smith, managing partner of Kilpatrick, recently discussed with ManagingIP on the longer route to partnership, the importance of female mentors, and strengthening office culture. In her discussion, she highlights “reduced hours are not a ‘punitive exile.’”
New Partners at Shook Hardy & Bacon
Melina Manetti and Shane Kolding have both been elevated at Shook Hardy & Bacon Sam Francisco as part of its New Class of 2026 Partners. Effective March 1, this entire class consists of 21 attorneys and highlighted for their commitment to achieving best results for their clients. Manetti focuses her practice on defending companies in class action and product liability litigation. She has worked within the industries of automotive, pharmaceutical and medical devices, tech and telecommunications, insurance and reinsurance, and food and beverage. Kolding practices product liability litigation and holds experience in both federal and state civil litigation. Congratulations Melina and Shane!
MoFo Attorneys as Dealmakers of the Year
Two M&A partners at Morrison Foerster have been named to The American Lawyers’s 2026 Dealmakers of the Year. Christopher McKinnon and Eric McCrath (San Francisco), alongside Kenneth Siegel (Tokyo) represented SoftBank in a series of transformational AI transactions. This recognition features lawyers who lead the “most complex, groundbreaking, and impactful deals of the year. Winners are selected based on their exceptional ability to execute complex transactions and deliver outstanding results for clients.