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We are pleased to announce that WilmerHale has been recognized in three categories at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Awards. WilmerHale and its lawyers were shortlisted in an additional five categories. This prestigious honor highlights our dedication to excellence and our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients. https://bit.ly/41tz3cJ Congratulations to our team for the following wins: — Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year (Joe Mueller) — Intellectual Property Firm of the Year — Top Litigation Firm in Massachusetts

JD Supra recognized Lee Greenfield, Omar Khan, Kirk Nahra and Ali Jessani in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, which honor the top thought leaders who achieve the highest visibility and engagement among readers across 33 topic areas. https://bit.ly/41LI9mt

WilmerHale has been recognized as a Law Firm Honoree at the New York State Bar Association’s Justice for All Awards Ceremony. Each year, the New York State Bar Association recognizes three New York City law firms based on their total pro bono hours by lawyers who earned Empire State Counsel recognition. This accolade is awarded to those who have performed at least 50 hours of pro bono legal service for low-income individuals or nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities in the preceding year. Pictured is WilmerHale Partner Christopher Bouchoux accepting the award on behalf of the firm. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Drj1Ir

Join WilmerHale Partner and PTAB Bar Association? President Monica Grewal on March 20 at the 2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference. Learn more and register. https://bit.ly/3XwgDqC

On February 20, 2025, the #SEC announced the creation of a new specialized unit, the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, “focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.” Partners Tiffany J. Smith, Matthew Beville, Special Counsel David H. Tutor, and Counsel Alexandrea Rahill delve deeper into the details of this announcement in their latest client alert. #ArtificialIntelligence #Blockchain #Crypto #CyberSecurity https://bit.ly/4iq9LmG

The Supreme Court has limited the EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act, impacting how permits are enforced. This decision could affect businesses and municipalities relying on these permits for compliance. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4hgkrDo

Counsel Georgia Tzifa will speak on the panel "Agile Ideas for Agile Competition" at the 7th W@Competition Annual Conference in Brussels, Belgium, on March 13. This conference will explore the role of competition policy and enforcement in times when the only constant is change. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3F9VCMg

WilmerHale was a proud sponsor of The L Suite (TechGC) 2025 Liquidity Summit at the New York Stock Exchange. The event, themed "Exits and Acquisitions: The GC’s Role in Shaping Transformative Outcomes," offered valuable insights on dual-track M&A and IPO processes. Partner Scott Lunin co-moderated a panel with Einat Levy, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at Cherre, titled "Strategy Foundations for a Successful IPO,” which covered essential strategies for IPO readiness, governance structures, financial reporting, and aligning internal teams for long-term success. We look forward to our continued sponsorship and collaboration with the L Suite community! #TheLSuite #LiquiditySummit #NYSE #WilmerHale

Join the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law's Landslide magazine, American University and WilmerHale for a symposium on March 27 on IP policy. The event will address a range of topics currently confronting the new Congress and administration. Learn more and register at the link below.

On February 26, 2025, FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson announced the creation of the agency's first Joint Labor Task Force to address anticompetitive labor market practices. This client alert highlights the FTC's continued focus on labor market competition seen in previous administrations, the responsibilities of the newly created task force, and its implications.