Finnegan is pleased to announce the 2024 Finnegan Mentors of the Year. Mentoring is an important hallmark of the firm and its continued success, and our Mentors of the Year set the gold standard for others to emulate in 2025.
Our collective dedication to mentoring allows for robust individual and organizational success in an increasingly competitive marketplace, and this year’s honorees have made time to share their knowledge, offer advice, and lead by example. Their commitment to helping others grow both professionally and personally has had an immeasurable impact on our firm.
Nominations were collected throughout the year, and the firm's Associate Advisory Committee then selected the 2024 Mentor of the Year recipients. We've recognized mentors at all levels by practice group. We would like to congratulate and thank the 2024 Finnegan Mentors of the Year, as well as all those nominated for this recognition.
Bio/Pharm Practice Group Partner Mentor of the Year
Amanda Murphy
Bio/Pharm Practice Group Associate Mentor of the Year
Sara Leiman
Chem/Met Practice Group Partner Mentor of the Year
Paul Browning
Chem/Met Practice Group Associate Mentor of the Year
Collette Corser
Electrical Practice Group Partner Mentor of the Year
Yelena Morozova
Electrical Practice Group Associate Mentor of the Year
Umber Aggarwal
Mechanical Practice Group Partner Mentor of the Year
Sonja Sahlsten
Mechanical Practice Group Patent Agent Mentor of the Year
Heather Ren
Trademark/Copyright/Advertising/Privacy Partner Mentor of the Year
Clare Cornell
Trademark/Copyright/Advertising/Privacy Of Counsel Mentor of the Year
Jenevieve Maerker
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