The 2026 edition of the Chambers Global Legal Guide recognized Dr. Brenda Herschbach Jarrell in Intellectual Property: Patent – USA and Kimberley Kaplan-Gross in Venture Capital: Fund Formation – USA. Brenda is one of only 40 lawyers in the U.S. ranked in Intellectual Property: Patent – USA and received the following editorial comment: “Brenda Jarrell of Choate Hall & Stewart LLP operates a respected patent disputes and prosecution practice, counting major pharmaceutical corporations and other life sciences sector companies among her clients.” Kim is one of only 24 lawyers ranked in the country for Venture Capital: Fund Formation – USA and received the following editorial comment: “Kimberley Kaplan-Gross of Choate Hall & Stewart has vast experience of advising on formations for a range of private equity and venture capital funds. She is held in high regard for her international expertise.” The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top global lawyers, law firms and in-house counsel in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. The rankings, considered the most thorough and independent on the market, are based on in-depth research conducted by an experienced team of researchers.