Winston & Strawn Announces a New Partner at its IP Practice

Winston & Strawn, an international law firm with over 900 lawyers, lured away Michael Murray, a former intellectual property litigator at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy. Murray joined Winston & Strawn’s intellectual property litigation practice, which currently has about 26 lawyers at its New York office and over 140 firmwide. Murray, a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, has been an IP litigator for more than 25 years representing clients on various strategies for developing intellectual property assets, licensing and patentability of technology, patent infringement and enforcement issues.

Michael Elkin, managing partner of Winston’s New York office, said that Murray’s solid experience in the IP practice will bolster the firm’s highly-ranked IP group. “Mike brings enormous talent and high energy to our IP litigation practice. His vast experience understanding complex IP issues, along with his track record of success in the courtroom, will be an immediate asset.”

Jim Hurst, head of Winston’s intellectual property group, affirmed that Murray’s addition will have a big impact on the expansion of the IP practice of the firm. “As our IP practice expands, it will look for the kind of experience and know-how that Mike brings to the table. His abilities are a great fit for the practice and firm, and will allow us to expand our services in a strategic way around the globe.”