U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 guide has recognized Fenwick as one of the nation’s best law firms in 16 practice areas.

Six Fenwick practice areas received first tier national recognition this year.

• Information Technology
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Patent Litigation
• Patent
• Securities / Capital Markets
• Venture Capital

​In addition to those six areas, U.S. News – Best Lawyers® also recognized Fenwick nationally for the following practice areas:

• Biotechnology
• Commercial Litigation
• Copyright
• Corporate
• Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity
• Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
• Securities Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Technology
• Trademark

The firm was also recognized regionally in San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle for numerous practice areas.

Overall, the firm received 16 national rankings and 37 regional rankings. A full list of Fenwick's latest rankings is available through the Best Law Firms website.

Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client evaluations and peer reviews by leading lawyers in each practice area.​​​​​​