Venable LLP is proud to be recognized in the 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards, honoring leading firms and authors for their exceptional thought leadership and engagement throughout 2024. The firm has been named the Top Firm in Patents, distinguishing itself from thousands of others for its influence and readership in the legal community.
Additionally, several Venable LLP authors have been individually recognized for their outstanding contributions and expertise across key industries:
- Nicole Yapp – Recognized for leadership in Food & Beverage
- Robert Schwartz, Ph.D. – Ranked #1 in Life Sciences and #1 in Patents
- Damineh Morsali, Ph.D. – Recognized for contributions to Life Sciences
- David Bonelli – Honored for thought leadership in Transportation
The JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards highlight the most widely read and engaged authors and firms among professionals, including C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media members, and industry experts.
The awards are based on a comprehensive analysis of reader engagement across JD Supra’s platform, identifying top authors and firms in 33 key legal and business topics. In 2025, JD Supra selected 344 authors from over 70,000 contributors, recognizing those with the highest visibility and engagement throughout the past year.
About JD Supra
JD Supra delivers critical legal and business insights to professionals through daily digests, proprietary social feeds, mobile platforms, partner websites, and news distribution channels. By leveraging innovative technology and curated audiences, JD Supra connects thought leaders with decision makers across industries, providing valuable competitive intelligence and market insights. For more information on JD Supra and the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, visit resources.jdsupra.com.
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Venable LLP is an Am Law Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with more than 900 professionals across the United States. Known for its innovative solutions and client-focused approach, Venable serves as trusted counsel to corporations, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The firm’s robust capabilities span business law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property. For more information, visit Venable.com.