Managing IP Recognizes Sidley and 12 Lawyers in IP Stars 2026

Managing IP has recognized Sidley and 12 of its lawyers in the 2026 edition of IP Stars, highlighting the firm’s strength across intellectual property litigation and transactions. The annual IP Stars guide recognizes leading IP firms and practitioners based on independent research, including firm submissions, client and peer feedback, and publicly available information. 

Sidley has earned national rankings in the following practice areas:

• Federal Circuit – Tier 1 
• IP Transactions – Tier 2 
• Life Sciences IP – Tier 2 
• Patent Disputes – Tier 2 
• ITC Litigation – Tier 3 
• PTAB Litigation – Tier 3
• Trade Secrets – Tier 3 

The firm has also received state-level recognition for Patent Disputes:

• California – Highly Recommended 
• District of Columbia – Highly Recommended 
• Illinois – Highly Recommended
• Texas – Recommended 

The following Sidley lawyers have been individually recognized by IP Stars:

• California
  
  • Mike Bettinger – Patent Star
  • Joshua T. Hofheimer – Transactions Star
  • Rachelle Soderstrom – Rising Star
  • Samuel N. Tiu – Patent Star
• District of Columbia
  
  • Jeffrey P. Kushan – Patent Star
  • Gregory Lantier – Patent Star
• Illinois
  
  • Steven J. Horowitz – Patent Star
  • Mark L. Kaufmann – Transactions Star
  • Stephanie P. Koh – Patent Star; Top 250 Women in IP
• Maryland
  
  • Asher M. Rubin – Transactions Star
• New York
  
  • Randi W. Singer – Trade Mark Star; Copyright Star
• Texas
  
  • Michael D. Hatcher – Patent Star