Ned Israelsen, managing partner of the San Diego office of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLP, has been recognized by the Daily Journal as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California for 2009. The State Bar of California is the largest in the country with over 217,000 members.
The annual rankings showcase the top 100 California lawyers from all practice areas whose work has had a broad impact on the legal profession or the larger society over the past 18 months. Israelsen was recognized as one of the top intellectual property lawyers in the state. His role in numerous high profile transactions were highlighted including his role with InterMune’s $470 million license of ITM-191, a drug now in clinical trials to treat liver disease, and his role as IP counsel in recent financings of several pharmaceutical companies which was one of the largest venture financings in San Diego this year.
For additional information on the selection process and full Top 100 listings, please visit The Daily Journal’s website, www.dailyjournal.com
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLP has over 260 lawyers firm-wide and dedicates its practice to intellectual property law. The firm serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses. The firm also has offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Riverside and enjoys an international reputation for excellence.