Foley Attorneys Named 2018 San Diego Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
March 30, 2018
Super Lawyers
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that five attorneys have been named 2018 San Diego Super Lawyers. In addition, five attorneys have been named 2018 San Diego Rising Stars.
The attorneys named 2018 San Diego Super Lawyers and their primary practices are:
- Jose Patiño, Intellectual Property Litigation
- Nicola Pisano, Intellectual Property Litigation
- Beni Surpin, International
- Van Tengberg, Real Estate
- Victor Vilaplana, Bankruptcy
The attorneys named 2018 San Diego Rising Stars and their primary practices are:
- Christopher Bolten, Intellectual Property
- Nicholas Fox, Business Litigation
- Justin Gray, Intellectual Property Litigation
- Benjamin Morris, Construction Litigation
- Scott Penner, Intellectual Property Litigation
The Super Lawyers ranking is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
People
Related News
May 18, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Advances Its AI-First Approach Through Strategic Execution
Foley & Lardner LLP is continuing to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with a practical, AI-first approach designed to enhance client service, improve efficiency, and support lawyers with secure, firm-approved tools embedded into legal workflows.
May 14, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Continues Growth in California with Addition of Labor & Employment Partner in San Diego
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Travis Jang‑Busby has joined the firm’s San Diego office as a partner in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. His arrival builds on Foley’s continued growth in California and marks the firm’s fifth partner hire in the state over the past three months.
May 7, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Nashville Office with Addition of Executive Benefits Partner Shannon Goff Kukulka
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Shannon Goff Kukulka has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a partner in its Executive Benefits & Employee Compensation Practice Group and a member of its Health Care & Life Sciences and Manufacturing Sectors. Joining from Holland & Knight, Kukulka brings extensive experience advising employers on complex employee benefits and executive compensation matters spanning regulatory, transactional, and compliance issues.