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On August 26, 2026, McKool Smith announced that trial lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett has joined the firm as a principal in Dallas, less than
two years after leaving Big Law ...

McKool Smith won a complete defense verdict for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia on August 26, 2026. A jury in the Eastern District of Texas rejected every claim ...

Houston Principal John Sparacino was quoted in PEI Private Credit's article "Licensed To Lend: BlackRock Caught on Both Sides of Aston Martin's Debt Fight." The article ...

AmLaw Litigation Daily has named McKool Smith's trial team as "Litigators of the Week" runners-up for securing a complete defense verdict for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile ...

McKool Smith client Alan Halperin, Trustee of the Instant Brands Litigation Trust, has defeated Cornell Capital and the other defendants’ motions to dismiss the ...

Austin Principal Charles Fowler has been named a Rising Star by Law360's for 2026. Law360's 2026 Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys under 40 from over 90 firms and 35 ...

McKool Smith is proud to announce that Jennifer Truelove has been named the 2027 "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Tyler. Based on peer ...

Daniel Levy brings disciplined strategy and a prosecutor's instinct for how a case will play out, qualities that have made him a leading lawyer in litigation and ...

Marshall Principal Jennifer Truelove has been named to Benchmark Litigation's 2026 "Top 250 Women in Litigation" list, which recognizes the leading female litigators ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was quoted in IAM's article, "Patents for Starlink, Secrets for Rockets: SpaceX's IP Playbook." The article discusses SpaceX's ...

McKool Smith Principals Nick Mathews, Kevin Schubert, and Warren Lipschitz have been named to the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists, an ...

Benchmark Litigation has released its 2026 "40 & Under" list, honoring the nation's most accomplished litigators under the age of 40. McKool Smith is proud to announce that ...

Dallas Principal Rachael Jones has been featured in TaxProf Blog's article, "View from Practice: Goldstein Sentencing and Appeal." The article discusses the sentencing ...

As AI takes on the routine work that once filled a young lawyer's first years, how does the next generation still develop into great trial lawyers? In this Attorney Spotlight ...

McKool Smith has been recognized as one of the nation's leading patent litigation firms by Managing IP in its 2026 "IP Stars" guide. The firm also earned a "Highly ...

Dallas principal Avery Williams has been quoted in Managing IP's article, "Practitioners Eye Trade Secrets Opportunity as Tech Competition Drives Litigation." The ...

New York principal Dan Levy was recognized among runners-up for "Litigator of the Week" by The Am Law Litigation Daily for his contributions in securing a unanimous ...

McKool Smith Principal Steven Rizzi is an accomplished patent litigator who represents clients in complex disputes involving semiconductor, software ...

New York Principal Kevin Schubert has been quoted in Law360's article "4 Patent Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2026." The article highlights four patent cases to watch ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was quoted in The Verge's article titled "Sam Altman Didn't Need Another Lawsuit." The article discusses Apple’s lawsuit accusing ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was featured in a Q&A style article published by IAM titled "Where Trade Secrets, Copyright and AI Collide." The article discusses the legal ...

McKool Smith attorneys Makenna Miller and Tyler Freeman were recognized as runners-up for AmLaw Litigation Daily's "Litigators of the Week" for their work on the trial ...

McKool Smith and co-counsel from Umberg Zipser LLP obtained a complete defense verdict on punitive damages for MGA Entertainment and founder Isaac Larian in a closely ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers. In its second year, the guide highlights ...

Dallas Principal Rachael Jones was featured alongside Jay Ethington on the State Bar of Texas Podcast episode titled "Waiving the Fifth." The two speak with podcast host ...

McKool Smith earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, which highlights the firm as a leader in commercial litigation, intellectual property, and ...

McKool Smith receives high marks in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, which notes that the firm has "formidable reputation ...

Dallas principal Avery Williams was quoted in Bloomberg Law's article "Vibe Coding Adds More Cracks to Software’s Thin Copyright Shield." The article discusses the ...

Dallas Principal Rachael Jones has been quoted in Law360's article "Prediction Market Policing Getting 1st Test In Maduro Bet Case." The article discusses an insider ...

McKool Smith Principal Alan Loewinsohn has secured his place among D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas once more. This marks his fourteenth consecutive year ...

McKool Smith has been highly ranked in the 2026 "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms" report published by U.S. News & World Report. The firm received high marks ...

McKool Smith has been awarded Plaintiff Firm of the year and Impact Case of the Year at Managing IP's Americas Awards 2026. The Managing IP Awards is one of the legal ...

New York Principal Steven Rizzi was quoted in a Law360 article titled "New Patent Owner Filings Expected To Drive Down Reexams." The article discusses a new procedure at the ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was quoted in Managing IP's article "‘Game-Changing’: SCOTUS Provides Clear Guidance on ISP Liability." The article discusses the ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that 20 of the firm’s Principals have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon's guide to the 500 Leading ...

Houston Principal Josh Newcomer was quoted in an article published by Law360 titled "ITC Opens More Infringement Probes Into New IP Matters." The article discusses the ...

New York Principal Steven Rizzi was featured in a panel article on patent litigation published by Corporate Disputes Magazine. In the article, the panel discusses recent ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was quoted in an article published by Bloomberg Law titled, "AI Will Force Trade Secret Calculus Shift, Escalate Tactics." The article ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that six Principals have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. The guide ...

Marshall Principal Jennifer Truelove has been inducted into the International Society of Barristers during their 2026 annual meeting in Hawaii. The society recognizes ...

McKool Smith has been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing law firms in the Patexia 2026 ITC Intelligence Report. The report, which offers a ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked for Intellectual Property in Washington, D.C. in Legal 500's 2025 edition of US City Elite. Legal 500 US Elite ...

McKool Smith has been recognized as one of the nation’s top patent litigation firms in the Patexia Patent Litigation 2026 Intelligence Report, which analyzes “how ...

Houston Principal Ramy Hanna was quoted in an article by Law360 titled, "Fed. Circ. Gene Therapy Ruling Gives Rare Eligibility Clarity." The article discusses the Federal ...

New York Principal Kevin Schubert has been quoted in Law360's article "Valve's Anti-Troll Law Win Could Open New Doors." The article covers a recent verdict in the United ...

McKool Smith Principal Nick Mathews and the firm have been "Recommended" by WIPR’s in their USA Patent Rankings for 2025. World Intellectual Property Review ...

McKool Smith Managing Principal and Chairman David Sochia has been named as a 2026 Lawdragon Legend. To be eligible for consideration, a lawyer must have been a member of the ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was quoted in Bloomberg Law's article "News Outlets’ Perplexity AI Suits Strike at Existential Threat." The article highlights a case ...

Dallas Principal Rachael Jones was quoted in Law360's article "Record FCA Haul Sends 'Loud' Message On Federal Priorities." The article covers the motivators of the ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that one of the firm's principals have been individually ranked by Legal 500 in their US City Elite: Los Angeles edition in their ...

Dallas Principal Rachael Jones was quoted Healthcare Dive's article "Healthcare False Claims settlements reached record $5.7B in 2025." The article discusses multiple ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s Principals have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon's guide to the 500 Leading ...

New York Principle Kevin Schubert was quoted in Managing IP's article "Pro-Patent Policies and AI Replicas: 2026 Predictions." The article focuses on key moments in 2025 ...

New York Principal Kevin Schubert was quoted in Law360's article "Patent Policy To Watch In 2026." The article reviews the changes made under USPTO leadership in 2025 and ...

An article co-authored by New York Principal Kevin Schubert and Austin Principal Steve Pollinger was recognized by Law360's in, "The Most-Read IP Law360 Guest Articles Of ...

Law360 has reported on an opinion published by a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuitaffirmed a Texas district court’s decision refusing ...

Houston Principal John Sparacino was quoted in Retail Dive's article "Saks Global is Stuck." The article discusses the state of Saks Global after purchasing Neiman Marcus ...

McKool Smith and The Lanier Law Firm, along with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the State of Texas against pharmaceutical giants ...

McKool Smith Principals Warren Lipschitz, Nick Mathews and Kevin Schubert have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. The list ...

Law360 has reported the U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr granted a motion to dismiss for McKool Smith client Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC in an ERISA lawsuit that ...

McKool Smith, along with the State of New Jersey, acting through the New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, announced today that Horizon Healthcare Services ...

Marshall Principal Jennifer Truelove was featured in Managing IP's article, "The ‘Seamless’ Partnership Behind a $191.4 Million Patent Victory." The article ...

McKool Smith is a finalist for The American Lawyer “National Boutique/Specialty Litigation Department of the Year.”  All finalists will be celebrated at a gala on ...

Marshall Principal Jennifer Truelove has been recognized among "Legal Lions of the Week" by Law360 after a Texas federal jury awarded McKool Smith client Pictiva ...

McKool Smith has been honored with 23 Tier 1 rankings in the 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms” published by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The firm earned a national Tier 1 ...

McKool Smith Principal Jennifer Truelove, along with Jason Sheasby of Irell and Manella, secured a $191.4 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Pictiva ...

Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading litigation firms and attorneys, has ranked McKool Smith Tier 1 in intellectual property and Tier 2 in ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked Tier 1 for Commercial Disputes in Dallas in Legal 500's 2025 edition of US City Elite. Legal 500 US Elite ...

Houston Principal John Sparacino was quoted in FundFire's article, "First Brands Bankruptcy Underlines Scope of Private Credit Exposure." The article describes the ...

New York Principal Kevin Schubert was quoted in Bloomberg Law's article, "Patent Chief's Early Opinion Emphasizes Pro-AI Innovation Push." The article discusses John ...

New York Principal Kevin Schubert was quoted in Law360's article, "Squires Jumps Right Into Patent Eligibility Reform." The article follows up on John Squires' first week ...

Dallas Principal Avery Williams was quoted in Bloomberg Law's article "Disney’s Output Focus Puts Fresh Spin on AI Copyright Litigation." The article discusses recent ...

Dallas Principal Rachael Jones provided commentary in Global Investigations Review's article, "DOJ hiring wave of lawyers at Texas border." The article discusses a ...

New York Principal Kevin Schubert was quoted in Law360's article, "Squires Confirmation Has Patent Attys Hoping For Stability." The article discusses the confirmation of ...

Law360 has reported on a recent patent defense verdict McKool Smith secured for AT&T against Daingean Technologies. After a five-day trial before Judge Gilstrap in the ...

McKool Smith is a finalist for Texas Lawyer's “Litigation Department of the Year, Intellectual Property.”  All finalists will be celebrated at an awards ceremony ...

McKool Smith has been recognized as one of the top PTAB firms in Patexia's 2025 PTAB Intelligence Report, providing an all-inclusive report that ranks law firms ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm's principals were recognized among Lawdragon's annual listing of the "500 Leading Litigators in America." The ...

Houston Principal John Sparacino was quoted in an article by Law360 titled, "Big Brands to Hit Bankruptcy In 2025 So Far." The article discusses a wave of big brand ...