News & Press Releases

Litigation Practice Chair Scott Ford’s recent triumph in an Appeals Court case representing Pamela Bradley has been spotlighted by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The Appeals Court ruled that a disinherited son’s classification as an ‘interested person’ under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code does not grant him the standing to contest his stepmother’s appointment as a personal representative for his father’s estate.

Mintz’s Managing Partner Bob Bodian recently shared his perspective on the rapid pace of growth in IP litigation and why he expects demand to continue in 2024. Read the full article here in American Lawyer Litigation Daily.

Members Kristopher Kirkwood and Kaitlin Walsh were highlighted in an article in The Deal, which detailed the promotion of 13 Mintz attorneys to Members, effective January 1, 2024.

San Francisco Member Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the use of AI in the life sciences industry, specifically on how biomedical startups are using AI to predict patient responses to cancer treatments. Terri noted that while AI allows researchers to pull diverse sets together, humans must make careful decisions about the data sets they use to train the algorithms.

Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes.