IAM Global Media has named Womble Bond Dickinson Houston Office Managing Partner Jeffrey Whittle a 2025 IAM Global Leader in patent law.
According to IAM Media, “All those listed as IAM Global Leaders merit special attention not only because of their expertise and experience relating to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.”
IAM Media said, “Jeffrey Whittle, with over three decades of experience, is renowned for his strategic guidance on complex technology transactions. His expertise has earned him a stellar reputation among energy and high-tech industry players worldwide.”
“Jeffrey Whittle, with over three decades of experience, is renowned for his strategic guidance on complex technology transactions. His expertise has earned him a stellar reputation among energy and high-tech industry players worldwide.”
In addition to leading the firm’s Houston office, Whittle also leads Womble Bond Dickinson’s Global Energy and Natural Resources Industry Sector.
Attorneys honored as IAM Global Leaders are featured in a series of in-depth interviews. Whittle tells IAM Media, “First and foremost, I value our team’s work and think highly of their input. I always want to provide pathways and vehicles for staff to achieve their full potential through good communication, training, guidance, coaching and mentorship and rewards for valuable service. Much of this is relational, meaning that I need to get to know them and spend time with them. It is helpful to be able to identify their talents and skills and how to help them build on those.”
“First and foremost, I value our team’s work and think highly of their input. I always want to provide pathways and vehicles for staff to achieve their full potential through good communication, training, guidance, coaching and mentorship and rewards for valuable service. Much of this is relational, meaning that I need to get to know them and spend time with them. It is helpful to be able to identify their talents and skills and how to help them build on those.”
He also addresses the pressing issues facing his clients, the FTC’s recent ruling on non-compete agreements, and the advantages and risks of using A1 in assessing intellectual property portfolios.