LOS ANGELES, October 9, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that attorney Ben Shiroma has been named an Emerging Leader by Profiles in Diversity Journal. According to the publication, this award recognizes “the outstanding leadership and contributions of emerging professionals within organizations.”
Mr. Shiroma discussed the importance of mentorship throughout his career in his Diversity Journal profile, including how he has benefitted from the mentorship culture at Knobbe Martens. He said, “I am extremely thankful to have made my career at a law firm that invests as much in its associates as its associates invest in it. I am a better attorney and better equipped to serve our clients because of my mentors.”
“I have found that being a good mentor helps one be a good leader,” Mr. Shiroma said about trying to “pay it forward” by mentoring those younger in their careers. “To me, some of the most important qualities of a leader are mutual respect and reciprocity.”
Read Mr. Shiroma’s full profile here.
Mr. Shiroma is co-chair of the firm’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander affinity group, and is engaged in the firm’s recruiting efforts. He is also a leader in the broader legal community, serving on the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association Young Lawyers’ Committee.
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.
