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Neal Gerber Eisenberg Partner Tanvi B. Patel Recognized Among "40 Under Forty 2021 - Illinois Attorneys to Watch"

Neal Gerber Eisenberg is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property partner Tanvi B. Patel has been named one of the "40 Under Forty 2021 - Illinois Attorneys to Watch” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

This honor recognizes those attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the legal profession and are viewed as the next generation of leaders and trailblazers by fellow attorneys. Individuals are selected on the basis of peer nominations.

“Tanvi is a talented lawyer and an exceptional person,” said Christine Bedi, Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary at Elkay. “I regularly hear from business leaders regarding how satisfied they are with her counsel and guidance. She provides practical solutions and explains complicated matters in a comprehensible manner.”

A registered patent attorney, Tanvi advises clients in many technological areas and all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent and trademark litigation, patent prosecution, and client counseling related to non-infringement and patent enforcement. In addition, her litigation experience includes pre-suit investigation and assessment, all aspects of patent discovery and claim construction proceedings, motion practice, provisional remedies, including preliminary injunctions, and all facets of jury and bench trials. Her transactional experience includes managing patent portfolios, advising clients on strategic patent procurement, licensing negotiations, and non-infringement and invalidity assessments. 

“Tanvi’s peers within the Illinois legal community regard her highly for her measured and strategic approach to legal matters, her intellect, and her outstanding character and reputation,” said Scott Fisher, NGE Managing Partner at the time of her nomination. “She is a standout lawyer and a role model at our firm and in the community.”

Neal Gerber Eisenberg is committed to fostering a firmwide culture where our attorneys shine. The firm is proud that Tanvi’s dedication to the legal profession and her community has been recognized, and pleased that the Law Bulletin Publishing Company has once again chosen one of our own to be among the “40 Under Forty - Illinois Attorneys to Watch” for the 12th consecutive year.