Shawnna Yashar has recently joined the prominent law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP as a partner in their intellectual property and technology practice group based in Washington, D.C. Her transition from corporate to law firm practice is a notable movement in the legal industry, given her extensive background in handling complex intellectual property (IP) litigation.
Before her new role at O’Melveny, Yashar was at Lenovo, where she held the position of director of global IP litigation and IP enforcement. Her experience encompasses guiding technology and software companies through critical IP litigation and addressing intricate commercial disputes. She has managed cases not only in district and federal courts but also before the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the US International Trade Commission.
The appointment of Shawnna Yashar is a strategic addition to O’Melveny’s IP division, reflecting the importance of seasoned expertise in addressing sophisticated technological and IP challenges. Her appointment was reported by Bloomberg Law.