SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2025 – Knobbe Martens congratulates partners Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek for their recognition as “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in Leadership Journal.
According to the Leadership Journal, those awarded this honor “exemplify vision, innovation, and determination as they forge new paths, achieve ambitious goals, and uplift others along their journeys.”
Ms. Pitzel Cruz is Managing Partner of Knobbe Martens’ Seattle office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Hatch-Waxman Litigation practice. In the Leadership Journal’s profile of Ms. Pitzel Cruz, the publication noted her excellent track record leading high-stakes ANDA litigation, including a victory for Padagis Pharmaceuticals earlier this year. Her profile also highlighted her role as a strategic leader and mentor within the firm, “committed to fostering excellence within her teams, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving legal landscape.”
Ms. Cheek, a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, is a key member of the firm’s Hatch-Waxman Litigation practice. In an essay published in the Leadership Journal, she discussed the important role mentorship has played in her career development and her aim to continue that work as Co-Chair of the firm’s Education Committee. “Now, as I have opportunities to mentor and sponsor more junior attorneys,” she writes, “I strive to not only provide opportunities for their growth, but to instill that same confidence that they are capable of succeeding as they take on increasing responsibility.”
The full “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” profiles for Ms. Pitzel Cruz and Ms. Cheek can be found in the latest issue of Profiles in Leadership Journal.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.
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