COJK attorneys John Denkenberger, Fran Jagla, Rhys Lawson, Jerry Nagae, George Renzoni, David Sheldon, and John Whitaker were selected for inclusion in the 2023 list of The Best Lawyers in America^®, and attorney Jake Ferderer was named to the list of Ones to Watch in America.

Named to the list in recognition of their work in patent law are Rhys Lawson, a member of the firm's life sciences and mechanical practices; George Renzoni, a member of the firm’s life sciences practice; and David Sheldon, chair of the firm's patent practice. John Denkenberger, managing member and chair of the litigation practice group, is recognized for his work in IP litigation and patent law; Fran Jagla, chair of the trademark practice group, is selected for her work in trademark law; Jerry Nagae is acknowledged for his work in copyright, patent, and trademark law; and John Whitaker is recognized for his work in patent law and patent litigation.

Best Lawyer's list of Ones to Watch in America recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers, for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.  Jake Ferderer is a patent attorney in the firm's mechanical practice group.

Best Lawyers recognitions are based entirely on peer review. The methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice areas. This is the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® and the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.