SAN DIEGO, CA -- 07/29/08 --
Shawn E. McDonald has joined the Del Mar
Heights office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as special
counsel in the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. McDonald joins
from the San Diego office of Latham & Watkins.
McDonald has significant trial experience as counsel in patent litigations
at district court and appellate stages. His practice concerns diverse
technologies and has included matters involving automotive fuel systems,
electronic power converters, semiconductor manufacturing, arterial
stent-grafts, spinal implants, lighting fixtures, antidepressants,
analgesics, gypsum wallboard, and electronic dispensers.
McDonald previously clerked for The Honorable Paul R. Michel, Chief Judge,
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Prior to attending law
school, he was a product engineer in the Fuel Systems Group at Siemens VDO
Automotive, where he conducted fuel systems research and launched new
designs in large-scale OEM production.
"We are thrilled to have Shawn join our thriving and growing IP practice.
His significant technology expertise and amiable personality are an
excellent addition to the group," said Amar Thakur, co-chair of Sheppard
Mullin's Intellectual Property Group.
Commented McDonald, "Sheppard Mullin continues to expand its IP
capabilities and I am excited about joining the formidable team in the Del
Mar Heights office. I am impressed by the breadth of tech and life
sciences matters handled by the group."
McDonald received a J.D. from The University of Virginia in 1999, an M.B.A.
from William and Mary in 1996, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, magna
cum laude, from Old Dominion University in 1993. He is USPTO registered
and a member of the New York and California bars.
Patent litigation partners Steven M. Hanle and Jennifer A. Trusso joined
the Orange County office of Sheppard Mullin earlier this month as members
of the firm's IP practice group. The firm has close to 50 attorneys based
in its Del Mar Heights office and the IP practice group includes more than
60 attorneys firmwide.
About Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 100 firm with more than 520
attorneys in 11 offices located throughout California and in New York,
Washington, D.C. and Shanghai. The firm's California offices are located
in Los Angeles, Century City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Orange County,
Santa Barbara, San Diego and Del Mar Heights. Founded in 1927 on the
principle that the firm would succeed only if its attorneys delivered
prompt, high quality and cost-effective legal services, Sheppard Mullin
provides legal counsel to U.S. and international clients. Companies turn
to Sheppard Mullin to handle a full range of corporate and technology
matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the
U.S., the firm's clients include more than half of the Fortune 100
companies. For more information, please visit www.sheppardmullin.com.
CONTACT:
SHAWN MCDONALD
(858) 720-7475
RALPH RICHARDSON
(213) 617-5542
