Finnegan’s Nishla Keiser and Mareesa Frederick Named to The National Law Journal’s 2014 Rising Stars

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September 16, 2014

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 Finnegan’s Nishla Keiser and Mareesa Frederick Named to The National Law Journal’s 2014 Rising Stars

WASHINGTON, DC — Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP attorneys Nishla Keiser, Ph.D. and Mareesa A. Frederick have been recognized by The National Law Journal (NLJ) as two of the nation’s “Rising Stars.” This NLJ annual award highlights 40 exceptional lawyers, age 40 or younger, in major U.S. markets who are making an impact both in their careers and in their communities.

Dr. Keiser was recognized as a “Boston Rising Star” for her patent litigation and strategic intellectual property work in the areas of pharmaceuticals, chemical, and biotechnology. Additionally, she was recognized for her pro bono efforts.

The National Law Journal recognized Ms. Frederick as a “D.C. Rising Star,” citing her eight years of International Trade Commission experience, which includes five years as a senior investigative attorney before returning to Finnegan. She was additionally recognized for her dedication to community service and pro bono work on behalf of children with special education needs. Also noted was her recent selection to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Program.

“We could not be more proud of Nishla and Mareesa,” said Finnegan Managing Partner, James B. Monroe. “Their commitment to the legal profession and to their communities is admirable and reflects the core values on which Finnegan stands.”

About The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal provides in-depth coverage of the issues that mean the most to private practitioners, judges, corporate lawyers, government attorneys, and other members of the legal community. The publication covers federal and state court litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court, legislative issues, verdicts, legal trend analyses, and opinions from industry experts.

About Finnegan
With more than 350 intellectual property lawyers, Finnegan is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, Palo Alto, Reston, London, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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