RJLF and Five Partners Recognized in 2025 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings
Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF) and five of its partners have been recognized as leaders in patent litigation in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners.
RJLF earned a Bronze ranking in California for its litigation work. The firm was praised for making “impressive strides, earning a reputation as a hub for global leaders involved in high-stakes patent disputes,” and for its team that “earns acclaim for their technical depth and staunch representation.”
In addition to the firm’s recognition, five RJLF partners were individually ranked for their outstanding patent litigation expertise:
Courtland Reichman, received a Silver ranking in California. Market commentators noted his “knack for distilling down complex cases and quickly getting to the crux of the matter to develop winning litigation strategies.”
Christine Lehman, Managing Partner of the D.C. office, was recommended nationally and received a Silver ranking in Washington, D.C.
Shawna Ballard, Partner and General Counsel, earned a Bronze ranking in California. Sources highlighted her ability to “grasp the finer points of patent strategy” and her “whetted trial skills.”
Khue Hoang, Co-Managing Partner of the New York office, received a Bronze ranking in New York.
Jennifer Estremera, Managing Partner, was awarded a Bronze ranking in California. She was praised for “excelling in managing large-scale, complex cases” and her “unique talent for connecting with jurors.”
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.