Partners & Specialized Counsel

Defending interests with rigorous jurisprudence.

Our counselors combine premier academic pedigrees with extensive courtroom, board-level, and patent office authority to protect pioneering capital.

Alice Johnson, Partner specializing in Corporate Law and M&A
Cross-Border M&A & Corporate Governance

Alice Johnson

Partner, Corporate Law

Over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies on mergers and acquisitions.

Academic Credentials

J.D., Columbia Law School • B.A., Yale University

Bar Admissions
New York, California
Robert Lee, Senior Patent Attorney and IP Strategist
Semiconductor & AI Patent Prosecution

Robert Lee

Senior Patent Attorney

Specializes in patent prosecution and portfolio management for technology innovators.

Academic Credentials

J.D., Harvard Law School • M.S., MIT Electrical Engineering

Bar Admissions
New York, USPTO Registered
Maria Gonzalez, Litigation Counsel specializing in IP disputes
Federal Trade Secret & Trademark Litigation

Maria Gonzalez

Litigation Counsel

Expert in IP litigation and dispute resolution with a record of high-stakes cases.

Academic Credentials

J.D., Stanford Law School • B.S., Georgetown University

Bar Admissions
New York, California, Federal Circuit
Admitted to practice before United States District Courts, Federal Circuit, and the USPTO.
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Accreditations & Honors

Credentials grounded in measured legal rigor.

Peer review honors, federal bar admissions, and certified patent specialty recognitions held across the LEXIP partnership.

Tier 1 National2018 – 2025

Band 1: Intellectual Property & Patent Prosecution

Chambers & Partners Global Guide

Consistently recognized across the Northeast region for high-stakes patent portfolio management, prosecution, and trade secret protection.

Verified Practice RankingOfficial Record
IP Board CertifiedCurrent & Active

Board Certified Specialist in Intellectual Property

National Board of Legal Specialty Certification

Partners held to rigorous peer review, verified patent registry benchmarks, and substantial courtroom docket leadership.

Institutional StandingOfficial Record
Firm Distinction2023 – 2024

Corporate Governance & M&A Law Firm of the Year

Legal 500 United States

Cited for landmark representations in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and venture financing for innovation-driven enterprises.

Annual RecognitionOfficial Record
Multi-JurisdictionActive Standing

Admitted to Practice: New York & California Bars

State Supreme Courts & U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit

Full dual-coast regulatory compliance enabling representation in key commercial hubs, federal appellate courts, and patent review panels.

Active Bar RosterOfficial Record
USPTO RegistrySince 2004

Registered Patent Attorneys Before the USPTO

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Admitted practitioners qualified with technical engineering credentials for direct utility patent prosecution and post-grant reviews.

Specialist AdmissionOfficial Record
Corporate SpecialistAnnual Re-certification

Corporate Law Specialist Designation

New York State Bar Association Committee

Formal certification in enterprise formation, regulatory oversight, commercial contract disputes, and fiduciary compliance.

Board EndorsedOfficial Record

Verified Jurisdictional Integrity

All attorneys maintain active certificates of good standing with the New York and California State Supreme Courts.