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Kobre & Kim and Michael Ng Shortlisted for the 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards

January 13, 2026

Publication: Benchmark Litigation

Kobre & Kim has been shortlisted in three categories for the 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards, reflecting the strength of our advocacy and the team that drives it forward.

The firm is a finalist in both the California and New York categories, highlighting the depth of our coast-to-coast trial capabilities. Michael Ng has also been named a finalist for Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year in recognition of his leadership in some of the most complex intellectual property and technology disputes in recent years.

Since establishing its San Francisco presence eleven years ago, the firm has grown into a powerhouse in California state and federal litigation. The firm’s California team has developed particular strength in intellectual property and technology matters, and has led some of the most significant investor, corporate and government enforcement disputes of the past decade.

Kobre & Kim’s inclusion in the New York category reflects the firm’s longstanding reputation in one of the nation’s most competitive litigation markets. The New York team continues to handle high‑stakes commercial, financial, and cross‑border disputes, reinforcing the firm’s position as a go‑to advocate for clients globally.

Our trial lawyers delivered exception results in 2025, and these recognitions underscore strength of our work and the people who make it happen.

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