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Shapiro Arato Files Amicus Brief in Support of Supreme Court Challenge to Federal Circuit Rule Limiting Availability of Damages for Patent Infringement

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On March 2, 2018, Shapiro Arato filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Power Integrations, Inc. as amicus curiae in support of the petitioner in WesternGeco, LLC v. ION Geophysical Corporation, No. 16-1011.  As leading innovators in the high-voltage power conversion market, Power Integrations invests heavily in the research and development … Read more

Shapiro Arato Partners Recognized Among Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America

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Partners Alexandra Shapiro and Cynthia Arato have been recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2016 guide. Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides online news and editorial features, including guides to the nation’s leading lawyers. The list includes elite attorneys from all over the country, chosen through a process of nominations, peer … Read more

Alexandra Shapiro Speaks on Women in the Legal Profession at New York City Bar Association

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On Wednesday, February 18th, Alexandra spoke at the New York City Bar Association on the transformative impact that Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor have had on American jurisprudence. The event was hosted by the City Bar’s Committee on Women in the Legal Profession as part of its ongoing breakfast series, … Read more

Law360 Profiles Alexandra Shapiro as 2015 Appellate MVP

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On November 30, 2015, Law360 published a profile of partner Alexandra Shapiro as part of a series on elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on the publication’s list of 2015 MVP award winners. The profile notes Alexandra’s “steely appellate savvy” and recounts her successes … Read more

Shapiro Arato Named 2016 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News

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On November 2, 2015, Shapiro Arato LLP was named among 2016’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®. Shapiro Arato’s entertainment law and appellate law practices received both National and New York area rankings in Tier 2 and Tier 3 respectively. The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous … Read more

Cynthia Arato to Speak at the Copyright Society of the USA

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On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 partner Cynthia Arato will speak at a brown bag luncheon panel hosted by the New York chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA. The panel, entitled “Advancing Your Copyright Career”, will address ways for lawyers to advance their careers in the copyright field. The event will take place at … Read more

Shapiro Arato Alum Joins Federal Defenders of New York

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On October 1, 2015, former Shapiro Arato associate James Darrow joined the Federal Defenders of New York as an assistant Federal Defender in the Eastern District of New York. James was the first associate hired when the firm was founded in 2009. During his tenure at the firm, James successfully represented high profile as well … Read more