IRVINE, Calif., November 13, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that partner Harnik Shukla was featured among Profiles in Leadership Journal’s 2026 Emerging Leaders. According to the Leadership Journal, this recognition honors professionals who are “influencing colleagues, contributing new ideas, and producing meaningful results within their organizations and communities.”
Mr. Shukla, who was named Co-Chair of Knobbe Martens’ Artificial Intelligence Practice earlier this year, builds strategic patent portfolios for companies developing artificial intelligence and machine learning, sensor, and signal processing technologies, with significant experience in the medical device industry. In his profile, he discussed his approach to mentoring and training junior attorneys. He shared how he was inspired by formative leaders in his own life, including an educator who helped shape his path to a technical computer science background in high school.
Outside of the firm, Mr. Shukla mentors UC Irvine School of Law students interested in intellectual property law, providing one-on-one guidance, conducting mock interviews, and participating in career panels. Speaking to his leadership style, he wrote, “I hope that […] I can help others succeed by showing up, doing the work alongside them, and telling them what they need to hear.”
This is the latest in a series of accolades for Mr. Shukla, who is consistently recognized for excellent work in intellectual property law by top-tier legal and IP publications, including Legal 500, IAM, and LMG.
Read Mr. Shukla’s full Profiles in Leadership Journal 2026 Emerging Leaders profile here.
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