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BOSTON—Two attorneys in Womble Bond Dickinson (US)’s Boston office are ranked in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. Cristin Cowles, Ph.D. has been ranked in Intellectual Property, while Jed Nosal has been ranked in Energy & Natural Resources.
In addition, the firm’s Massachusetts-based Energy & Natural Resources practice has been recognized by Chambers USA as an industry leader.
Cristin Cowles, Ph.D. has over 20 years of experience practicing in patent-related matters, including patent prosecution, patent lifecycle management, due diligence evaluations, patentability analyses, freedom-to-operate determinations, inventorship investigations, and validity opinions. Cowles has represented a wide range of clients, including large pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and early-stage life science companies. Quoting Womble Bond Dickinson clients, Chambers noted, “Cristin Cowles is an outstanding patent attorney and a true business partner.”
“Cristin Cowles is an outstanding patent attorney and a true business partner.”
Chambers USA 2022
Jed Nosal focuses his practice on state regulatory oversight, investigations, compliance, and related litigation. He is regularly relied upon by his clients to navigate complex regulatory processes, government investigations, and enforcement litigation. Nosal draws from over sixteen years of representing the government at the most senior levels, including as an Assistant Attorney General in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Quoting Womble Bond Dickinson clients, Chambers noted, “His understanding of the regulatory environment is always insightful. He's good at making connections between key stakeholders and troubleshooting impasses.” In addition, Chambers reported, “Jed is a regulatory expert. He has a keen analytic mind and offers strategic insight.”
“Jed is a regulatory expert. He has a keen analytic mind and offers strategic insight.”
Chambers USA 2022
In all, 60 Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys and 22 state-level practice areas have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. The firm achieved top band recognition in the following areas: Banking & Finance (SC); Environment (NC); Intellectual Property (NC); Litigation: General Commercial (NC); Public Finance (NC); Real Estate (SC); and Real Estate Finance (NC). Additionally, ten attorneys received one or more Band 1 ranking.
