Strategic Counsel

Our Leadership

Distinguished partners providing authoritative guidance in corporate governance and intellectual property protection for global enterprises.

Portrait of Elena Vance
20+ Years Strategic Counsel
Corporate M&AGovernanceFinance
Elena Vance

Managing Partner

Leads our corporate transactions division with a focus on cross-border M&A and regulatory compliance.

Education: J.D., Yale Law School
Admissions: Supreme Court Bar, NY State Bar
Portrait of Marcus Thorne
18+ Years IP Prosecution
Patent LawIP LitigationLicensing
Marcus Thorne

IP Practice Lead

Specializes in patent prosecution and intellectual property defense for high-growth technology firms.

Education: J.D., Stanford Law School
Admissions: USPTO, Federal Circuit Bar
Portrait of Sofia Rodriguez
14+ Years Trial Advocacy
LitigationArbitrationRisk Mgmt
Sofia Rodriguez

Senior Counsel

Expert in commercial litigation and complex dispute resolution for multinational corporate clients.

Education: J.D., Columbia Law School
Admissions: State Bar of California

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Accreditations & Honors

Distinguished by Rigorous Peer Evaluation and Leadership.

Our firm maintains benchmark credentials verified by independent agencies, bar associations, and client panels throughout the legal sector.

100%
AV Preeminent Partners
Highest ethical standing
Tier 1
Corporate Practice Rank
M&A and IP Strategy
15+ Yrs
Continuous Recognition
Across legal authorities
Top 5%
Peer Selection Rate
Super Lawyers ranking
Legal 500
Tier 1 Firm
Conferred: 2024
Corporate M&A and IP Strategy
LEXCO / Senior Partners

Assessed on technical legal expertise, client service, commercial insight, and consistent delivery of results in high-stakes transactions.

ID: L500-2024-CORP-01
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Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent
Conferred: 2019 – 2024
Highest Peer Rating for Ethics & Ability
LEXCO Founding Partners

Based on confidential surveys of bar members and judiciary assessing legal knowledge, analytical skills, and professional reliability.

ID: MH-AV-88210
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Best Lawyers
Top Tier Firm
Conferred: 2023 – 2024
Intellectual Property & Commercial Law
LEXCO Practice Groups

Awarded following rigorous peer-review consensus methodologies capturing leading legal talent across regional jurisdictions.

ID: BL-LEX-T1-992
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State Bar Association
Senior Fellow
Conferred: 2022
Corporate Governance Leadership
LEXCO Managing Partner

Recognized for sustained contributions to corporate jurisprudence, advisory panels, and ethical stewardship within state tribunals.

ID: SBA-FELL-404
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Super Lawyers
Top 5% Selection
Conferred: 2020 – 2024
Complex Dispute Resolution
LEXCO Senior Counsel

Multi-phase selection incorporating independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations across 12 indicators of recognition.

ID: SL-LEX-METRO-12
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College of Trial Lawyers
Invited Fellow
Conferred: 2021
Advocacy and Trial Jurisprudence
LEXCO Litigation Team

Fellowship extended by invitation to experienced lawyers demonstrating the highest standards of advocacy and ethical conduct.

ID: CTL-FELL-330
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Professional Standards

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