Lateral Partner — Intellectual Property Litigation, Las Vegas

This is an ongoing partner-level search, handled confidentially. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Senior IP litigator role in a national firm seeking a partner to lead and grow patent-focused practices from the Las Vegas office. The role combines patent prosecution, licensing and contentious work, with significant matters involving Hatch‑Waxman litigation and ITC Section 337 investigations.

The partner will handle high‑stakes patent enforcement and defense, manage litigation teams, and advise clients on life‑sciences and tech licensing strategies. Opportunity includes business development and cross‑office collaboration on complex multi‑forum disputes.

• Proven partner-level experience in patent prosecution, licensing, and patent litigation, including Hatch‑Waxman and ITC/Section 337 matters
• Track record of leading litigation teams and managing complex multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Strong client development skills and established relationships in relevant industries
• Bar admission in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction and ability to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (as applicable)
• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is still worth a conversation — partner briefs move with the candidate.