Natalia Smychkovich
Natalia Smychkovich advises a wide range of clients, with particular emphasis on intellectual property and general commercial litigation. She represents clients throughout the litigation process in both state and federal court, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. Her experience also includes defending corporate clients in nationwide class actions. She has successfully assisted several clients in efficiently resolving complex disputes on favorable terms.
Natalia has first chaired several trials and evidentiary hearings while serving as a Special Assistant District Attorney for Suffolk County. She is a native speaker of Russian.
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America: “Ones to Watch” (2024-2025)
- LCR: Leadership in Pro Bono and Community Service Award (2019)
- High Honors Recipient, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2023)
Representative Engagements
- Radius Health, Inc. and Ipsen Pharma S.A.S. v. Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies Private Limited, D. Mass.: Counsel for Radius and Ipsen in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation relating to TYMLOS® (abaloparatide).
- Milliman, Inc. et al. v. Gradient A.I. Corp. et al., D. Mass.: Counsel for Gradient A.I. in patent infringement and trade secret litigation relating to systems for de-identifying data.
- Shire v. CSL Behring LLC, D. Del.:Counsel for Shire (now Takeda) in patent infringement action relating to use of biologic for treatment of hereditary angioedema.
- Cushing, et al. v. Sheehan, et al., Mass.: Counsel for officers and directors in derivative litigation claiming breaches of fiduciary duties relating to corporate management.
- Represented leading distributor of consumer electronics in nationwide class action litigation, defeating nationwide class allegations shortly before the case settled.
- Represented private equity firm in an international arbitration relating to alleged fraud in operating portfolio company.
- Represented high-level corporate executives in wrongful termination and defamation arbitration.
- Represented global pharmaceutical company in a termination dispute with a former employee.
- Represented sponsor of au pair cultural exchange program in connection with nationwide class action litigation.
- On a pro bono basis, represented several immigrant aid groups and individuals in a federal lawsuit challenging decisions relating to Temporary Protected Status.
- Assisted in drafting amicus brief for the Supreme Court on behalf of the Boston Patent Law Association.
Professional and Community Involvement
- Boston Bar Association, Senior Associates Executive Steering Committee
- Member of Federal Bar Association
- 2023 Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono High Honor Roll
- Through Choate’s pro bono program, Natalia represents children with special needs to help them secure appropriate educational services
Education & Credentials
- Suffolk University Law School
- JD, 2017, summa cum laude
Associate Executive Editor, Suffolk University Law Review
Daniel J. Fern Award for Highest G.P.A. in Graduating Class
Best Oral Advocate Award
- Suffolk University
- BA, 2011, magna cum laude
Admissions
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, Colorado