Finnegan is delighted to announce the 2025 Finnegan Mentors of the Year. Mentorship remains a cornerstone of our firm’s culture and success, and this year’s honorees exemplify the highest standard of leadership and guidance for others to follow.
Our shared commitment to mentoring continues to drive individual growth and organizational excellence in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The 2025 Mentors of the Year have gone above and beyond—sharing knowledge, offering advice, and leading by example. Their dedication to helping colleagues thrive both professionally and personally has made an immeasurable impact on our firm.
Nominations were collected throughout the year, and the firm’s Associate Advisory Committee selected the 2025 Mentor of the Year recipients. Mentors were recognized at all levels by practice group. We congratulate and thank the 2025 Finnegan Mentors of the Year, as well as all those nominated for this recognition.
Bio/Pharm Practice Group Partner Mentor of the Year
Cora Holt
Bio/Pharm Practice Group Associate Mentor of the Year
Shannon Patrick
Chem/Met Practice Group Partner Mentor of the Year
Bryan Diner
Chem/Met Practice Group Associate Mentor of the Year
Antoinette Nibbs
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 Of Counsel and Associate Mentor of the Year
James Bell and Alissa Green
Trademark/Copyright/Advertising/Privacy Partner Mentor of the Year
Lynn Parker Dupree
Trademark/Copyright/Advertising/Privacy Of Counsel Mentor of the Year
Lisa London
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