SAN DIEGO, October 9, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Stout has been recognized as a Woman Worth Watching in Leadership by Profiles in Diversity Journal. The award honors “extraordinary women in leadership” who are “living their vision, blazing new trails, achieving lofty goals, and lifting others as they climb.”
In her Diversity Journal profile, Ms. Stout shared lessons she learned from her parents and how they continue to inform her career development. Among other lessons, she recalled being taught at a young age the importance of helping others who are experiencing challenges you have overcome, which she applies to the mentorship of younger attorneys. She also discussed how her upbringing illustrated the power of a strong work ethic and that “listening is the key to understanding.”
Read Ms. Stout’s full profile here.
Ms. Stout is a leader within Knobbe Martens and serves on several influential committees, including the firm’s Executive and Diversity committees. She has been repeatedly honored for her legal and leadership skills, including recognition as a “Latino Leader” by Diversity Journal, multiple recognitions from the San Diego Business Journal, and inclusion in prestigious legal guides Legal 500 and World IP Review.
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.
