Global Legal Chronicle: O’Melveny Welcomes Former Lenovo Director of Global IP Litigation Shawnna Yashar to Its Washington, DC Office

O’Melveny announced that Shawnna Yashar, a seasoned intellectual property litigator and the former Director of Global IP Litigation and IP Enforcement at Lenovo, has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office as a partner in its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group. “Joining O’Melveny was an easy and exciting decision for me,” said Yashar. “The firm has a well-earned reputation as an industry leader in the technology sector and a track record of success helping clients resolve their most challenging intellectual property litigation. I’m thrilled to join such a talented team.” O’Melveny chair Bradley Butwin said: “We are delighted to welcome Shawnna to O’Melveny. Our technology clients will immediately benefit from her impressive skillset and wide-ranging experience, particularly her extensive knowledge of Standard Essential Patents. She is an ideal addition to our award-winning Intellectual Property and Technology team, and it is a pleasure to welcome her aboard.”

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