Firm receives Legacy Award; Geetha Durairaj and Nefi Oliva named among Top Lawyers
IRVINE, Calif., September 23, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm and two lawyers were recognized yesterday at the 2026 Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (OCCDL) Awards Gala. The gala brings together members of Orange County’s legal community to recognize attorneys and organizations for their leadership, collaboration, service, and commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion.
The firm received the Legacy Award for its longstanding commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Orange County legal community.
Associates Geetha Durairaj, Ph.D., and Nefi Oliva were named among OCCDL’s Top Lawyers for their contributions to the legal community in Orange County and beyond. Ms. Durairaj’s practice focuses on patent prosecution in the biotechnology and life sciences industries. Mr. Oliva is a litigator with experience in antitrust and competition, trade secret, and patent litigation.
For years, Knobbe Martens has been an active supporter of OCCDL, which promotes the recruitment, retention, equity, and advancement of diverse attorneys in Orange County. The firm has also previously been recognized by OCCDL as one of the Top 10 Legal Organizations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Orange County, with partner Ben Shiroma named a Top Young Lawyer and Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis receiving the Bridgebuilder Award at last year’s OCCDL Awards Gala. More information about OCCDL can be found at www.occdl.org.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens protects the ideas that drive innovation and propel our world forward. As a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, clients worldwide rely on us to safeguard their products, brands, and technologies through strategic counsel and high-impact litigation. With offices across the U.S., our lawyers and technology specialists collaborate to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups and emerging companies at every stage. Discover more at www.knobbe.com.
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