Winston Trademark Team Recognized in the WTR 1000 2026 Rankings

Winston & Strawn is once again recognized in World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. WTR undertakes exhaustive qualitative research to identify the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks.

WTR celebrated Winston’s trademark practice in California, Illinois, and New York, noting that Winston’s team exhibits “exceptional foresight and innovative strategies to propel clients’ brands into a successful future.”

Additionally, WTR recommended five Winston partners as leading trademark professionals.

In California, partners Jennifer Golinveaux, Diana Leiden, and Becky Troutman were ranked. WTR declared that Golinveaux, co-chair of Winston’s nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice, “brings sharp, cross-industry expertise and a strategic edge, balancing prosecution and enforcement to deliver full-spectrum brand protection.”  WTR also recognized Leiden as “a fierce advocate with a standout track record in cutting-edge IP disputes, earning client trust through precision and tenacity,” while noting that Troutman “has spent three decades sharpening her edge, earning a reputation for sage counsel and deft execution in high-stakes tech transactions.”

In New York, WTR commended Michael Elkin whose, “counsel is not only wise but also clear and precise, making life easier for non-lawyers. He is truly the best and brightest.”

Chicago partner Ron Rothstein was recognized for “his fluency in both litigation and transactional matters makes him a rare dual threat.”

Learn more about Winston’s Trademark Litigation, Prosecution & Brand Protection Practice.