World Trademark Review 1000 Names Orrick as a Top Trademark Practice in the U.S. for 2026


2 minute read | March.04.2026

Orrick and 11 members of our national team of trademark attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

Orrick is ranked as a top firm nationally for Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy and across three U.S. states: California, Massachusetts and New York.

In addition, members of our team were also recognized individually for their contributions to the practice:

  • Kristin Cornuelle (Silver ranked in Oregon)
  • Sheryl Garko (Gold for enforcement and litigation in Massachusetts)
  • Beth Goldman (Gold for prosecution and strategy in California)
  • David Hosp (Gold for enforcement and litigation nationally in Massachusetts and recommended nationally)
  • Annette Hurst (Bronze for enforcement and litigation in California)
  • Betsy Lee (Silver for prosecution and strategy in California)
  • Laura Najemy (Bronze for enforcement and litigation in Massachusetts)
  • Mark Puzella (Gold for enforcement and litigation in Massachusetts and recommended nationally)
  • Diana Rutkowski (Silver for enforcement and litigation in California)
  • Nathan Shaffer (Bronze for enforcement and litigation in California)
  • Lisa Simpson (Bronze for enforcement and litigation in New York)

WTR 1000 is the leading legal directory dedicated entirely to researching trademark practices and practitioners across the globe. WTR 1000 undertakes exhaustive research by collecting peer and client feedback, evaluating practitioner’s depth of knowledge and assessing market presence to identify the firms and individuals that are preeminent in the area of trademark law.