IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that Sheila Swaroop, Chair of Knobbe Martens’ Litigation practice, was named the “North America Patent Lawyer of the Year” at the 2026 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Women in Business Law Awards, held yesterday in New York City.
The Awards recognize “top women legal practitioners across a wide range of practice areas [who are] not only breaking new ground in their areas of expertise but are also championing gender diversity in the legal sector.” In addition to Ms. Swaroop’s recognition, Charlene Azema, Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection Practice, was a finalist for “North America Trademark Lawyer of the Year” at the Awards.
Beyond this honor, Ms. Swaroop has received numerous recognitions for her IP litigation successes and leadership throughout the legal community. She was named among Daily Journal’s 2026 “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers”, received the “Thought Leadership Award” from Corporate Counsel’s WIPL Awards, and is regularly recognized as a top-tier IP practitioner by legal directories and publications such as Legal 500, IAM, World IP Review, and LMG Life Sciences.
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