Mintz Member Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD has been named to the Forbes America's Top Lawyers 2026 list. The annual list spotlights lawyers in private practice across the United States whose achievements, experience, and influence have distinguished them in the legal profession.

Terri works with life sciences innovators on patent portfolio development, transactional IP matters, and strategies to protect and maximize the value of scientific advancements. Her practice spans a broad range of technologies, and she regularly advises companies navigating complex intellectual property issues at critical stages of growth, investment, and commercialization.

According to Forbes, honorees are identified through a rigorous, multi-stage process involving nominations, desk research, peer recommendations, editorial review, and internal evaluation. Forbes notes that candidates are evaluated based on factors such as professional reputation, significant matters, peer and client feedback, industry recognition, and recent accomplishments.

The Forbes America's Top Lawyers 2026 list is available here.

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