RJLF and Eight Partners Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings
Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF) and eight of its partners have been recognized as leaders in patent litigation in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners.
RJLF earned a ranking in California for its patent litigation work. IAM praised the firm for having “quickly established itself as a go‑to trial boutique for high‑stakes patent litigation, earning a reputation for delivering standout results against major technology companies,” noting that its team “sits at the heart of a nationally integrated practice known for its aggressive trial strategy, willingness to take cases to verdict, and success in securing headline‑grabbing damages awards.” IAM further noted that the team “collectively underpin a practice that continues to grow in prominence, combining elite trial capability with a proven ability to generate substantial outcomes in cutting-edge technology disputes.”
In addition, Matthew Berkowitz, Connor Houghton, and Adam Adler made their debut in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings, joining five returning partners who were individually recognized for their patent litigation experience:
Courtland Reichman, Founding Partner (California). Market commentators describe him as “a driving force behind the firm’s success, leading multiple high-profile matters including the landmark representation of Kove IO in its case against Amazon Web Services.”
Christine Lehman, Managing Partner of the D.C. office
Shawna Ballard, Partner and General Counsel (California)
Khue Hoang, Managing Partner of the New York office
Matthew Berkowitz, Partner (California). Sources describe him as bringing “additional firepower to the California bench” and say he has been “instrumental in significant appellate and enforcement work.”
Jennifer Estremera, Firm Managing Partner (California). She was praised for “playing a central role in the firm’s most significant disputes” and her impact on the firm’s trial success “demonstrate her strength in complex, high-value technology litigation.”
Connor Houghton, Partner (Washington, D.C., Next Generation)
Adam Adler, Partner (Washington, D.C., Next Generation)
The IAM Patent 1000 is compiled by researchers at Intellectual Asset Management magazine and serves as a comprehensive guide to the world’s top patent professionals and firms. Rankings are based on extensive interviews with in-house counsel and private practice attorneys, evaluating expertise across the full spectrum of patent services—from creation and management to enforcement and litigation.