Mintz Member Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural 2026 America’s Top Women Lawyers list. The list recognizes women in private practice who have built elite reputations through high-stakes legal work, client impact, and leadership across the profession.

In her practice, Dr. Shieh-Newton advises biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, from emerging businesses to leading multinational companies, on complex intellectual property matters, with a focus on global patent strategy, portfolio development, and IP diligence for financings and other strategic transactions. With a strong scientific background in molecular biology, she brings deep technical knowledge and strategic insight to clients developing innovative technologies across areas including biologics, gene editing, synthetic biology, and AI-driven life sciences.

The inaugural Forbes America’s Top Women Lawyers list is developed through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process involving thousands of nominees. Candidates were evaluated based on notable matters, leadership, client impact, and professional recognition, with selections reflecting both recent accomplishments and overall career excellence.

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