PATRICK | DOERR Welcomes Stella Nadkarni as Partner

New York, New York — March 14, 2025 — Patrick | Doerr proudly announces that Stella Nadkarni has joined the firm as a partner. Stella brings with her an impressive depth of experience and skill in intellectual property matters. Stella focuses her practice on intellectual property counseling, including trademark protection, copyrights, licensing and merchandising, portfolio management, and anti-counterfeiting strategies, making her a powerful addition to our team.

With a career spanning both domestic and international markets, and incorporating small firm, big firm, and in-house experience, Stella has advised and represented companies of all sizes across numerous industries, including financial services, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, apparel, skincare and cosmetics, and home goods. She is highly regarded for her strategic approach to trademark portfolio development and protection, and for her ability to navigate complex intellectual property transactions.

Beyond portfolio management, Stella is a trusted advocate in brand protection, enforcement, and dispute resolution, providing practical and effective solutions to safeguard her clients’ assets. Before joining Patrick | Doerr, Stella practiced at a large global law firm and held in-house roles at Tory Burch and Authentic Brands Group.

Stella’s wealth of experience and forward-thinking approach will be an invaluable addition to the Patrick | Doerr team. Patrick | Doerr is a modern, forward-thinking law firm that blends entrepreneurial insight, broad-minded strategy, and targeted advocacy to provide clients with sophisticated counsel and unwavering advocacy.

Patrick | Doerr, founded in 2024, serves clients of all sizes and across industries with a distinctly enterprising and modern energy.  Patrick | Doerr, based in New York focuses on litigation, major disputes, intellectual property, entertainment, fashion, beauty and outside general counseling. The firm represents large corporations, startups, celebrities, leaders, and icons, and prides itself on creative, business-savvy strategies that align with its clients’ needs and personalities. 

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