McGuireWoods has promoted a partner in its Raleigh, North Carolina office, effective from January 1, 2017.
Rachelle Thompson, the new partner, is a registered patent attorney with experience in complex commercial litigation.
Her expertise includes areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, telecommunications, smartphones, digital cameras, and wireless technology.
The law firm has promoted 17 other partners specialising in other areas of law.
Tom Cabaniss, McGuireWoods’ managing partner, said: “Besides being excellent attorneys, they exemplify our firm’s commitment to unsurpassed client service.”