Firm Leadership

Partners and Counsel

Our firm is led by distinguished attorneys with deep expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation.

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Elena Vance
150+ Deals ($50B Value)

Senior Partner, Corporate Law & M&A

Admissions: New York Bar

Two decades of expertise guiding global firms through complex mergers, corporate restructuring, and high-stakes governance strategy.

Education: J.D., Harvard Law; B.A., Economics, Princeton
Admissions: New York Bar, U.S. Supreme Court
Treatise: Corporate Governance in Volatile Markets (LexisNexis)
Mergers & AcquisitionsRestructuringGovernance
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Julian Thorne
400+ Patents Secured

Lead Patent Counsel & IP Strategist

Admissions: California Bar

Specializes in patent prosecution and IP defense for emerging tech, biotech, and advanced semiconductor architectures.

Education: J.D., Stanford; M.S., Electrical Engineering, MIT
Admissions: California Bar, USPTO, Federal Circuit
Treatise: Algorithmic Patentability Standards (Harvard Law Review)
Patent DefenseIP LitigationProsecution
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Sofia Rossi
1,500+ Assets Managed

Counsel, Trademark & Brand Protection

Admissions: New York Bar

Expert in international trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting strategies across global retail and luxury markets.

Education: J.D., Yale Law; LL.M., International Law, Oxford
Admissions: New York Bar, D.C. Bar
Treatise: Global Brand Defense and Asset Harmonization (Oxford)
Trademark EnforcementLicensingTrade Secrets
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Marcus Sterling
98% Success Rate

Partner, Commercial Litigation

Admissions: New York Bar

Former federal prosecutor focusing on corporate fraud defense, regulatory inquiries, and complex commercial arbitration.

Education: J.D., University of Virginia; B.A., Georgetown
Admissions: New York Bar, SDNY, D.C. Circuit
Treatise: Tactics in Regulatory Enforcement (ABA Press)
Commercial LitigationComplianceWhite-Collar
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Need Legal Advisory?

Our partners configure bespoke legal taskforces for complex transactions, patent trials, and regulatory matters.

Institutional Authority & Credentials

Firm Recognitions & Professional Standing

Over 27 years of international legal stewardship, formal scientific fellowships, executive board advisory appointments, and distinguished governance citations across global jurisdictions.

London, UK2018
Fellow of the Corporate Law Institute
Global Legal Academy

Recognition for mastery in corporate governance, international trade law, and complex regulatory compliance frameworks.

Registry RefCLI-UK-74921
Global Circuit2011
Ph.D. in Intellectual Property Law
International Law Council

Doctoral research focused on patent protection, trademark enforcement, and digital asset security in global markets.

Registry RefPHD-IPLAW-0941
New York, USA1997 – 1999
Senior Bar Admission & Licensure
Supreme Court Bar

Formal qualifications in litigation, contract law, and constitutional advocacy for high-stakes corporate clients.

Registry RefBAR-NY-883

Institutional & Board Governance Inquiries

For corporate boards, legal faculties, and international regulatory delegations requiring formal credential verification or advisory appointment briefs for our senior partners.