April 15, 2025

Venable San Francisco Welcomes IP Attorney Rebecca B. Horton as Partner

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San Francisco (April 15, 2025) Venable LLP is pleased to announce the addition of intellectual property (IP) attorney Rebecca Horton to its San Francisco office as a partner.

Ms. Horton specializes in helping clients protect their IP and brands. A skilled litigator with extensive experience, she advises clients across a diverse array of industries, including technology, financial services, and consumer goods and retail, on the protection and enforcement of their IP rights. By blending legal acumen with a business-minded approach, Ms. Horton expertly guides clients through every phase of a dispute, from pre-litigation counseling through trial.

"We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca to our team," said Justin Pierce, a co-chair of Venable's Intellectual Property Division. "Her experience and dedication to client success will enhance our ability to serve clients in the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law."

“We are excited for Rebecca’s arrival at Venable, and it signifies our ongoing commitment to enhancing our IP practice,” said Marci Ballard, co-chair of Venable’s IP Litigation, Advertising, Brand & Copyright group. “We are confident that her innovative approach will drive impactful results for our clients.”

Having successfully litigated over 20 trials and represented numerous clients in both federal and state courts, Ms. Horton is recognized for her ability to manage high-stakes litigation involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Clients rely on her strategic insights and tenacity in navigating complex legal challenges.

“I joined Venable because of its strong reputation in IP, commitment to growth in key regions, and deep bench of talent across practice areas,” said Ms. Horton. “The firm’s client-focused approach, collaborative culture, and dedication to innovation provide the ideal platform for helping clients navigate the complexities of today’s IP landscape.”

Ms. Horton holds a B.A. from Davidson College and a J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law.

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Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 900 professionals across the country, in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit https://www.Venable.com/.