Stokes Lawrence is pleased to share that Shannon Jost has been named to the World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2026 List, an elite recognition that highlights the world’s leading trademark professionals. The annual list brings together top practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in trademark law through WTR’s rigorous research. Shannon is recognized as one of nine top attorneys in Washington State.
Shannon has built a distinguished careers spanning more than 25 years in intellectual property and business law. She represents clients nationwide in high-stakes trademark, copyright, trade secret, and patent disputes and counsels businesses on intellectual property matters. Shannon is also a respected mediator and serves as a registered neutral with the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Her work has earned consistent recognition from leading legal and industry organizations, including longstanding recognition in the World Trademark Review 1000.
“Shannon’s inclusion in the WTR Global Leaders list reflects the talent, judgment, and client service she brings to every matter,” said Theresa Wang, firmwide managing shareholder and leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property team. “Over the course of her career, Shannon has established herself as one of Washington’s most respected intellectual property attorneys, trusted by clients to handle their most complex disputes and brand protection challenges.”
The WTR Global Leaders guide identifies the top trademark professionals worldwide by combining the findings of the WTR 100 and WTR 3000 research programs, resulting in a curated list of the most respected practitioners in the field. For more information, visit WTR.
About Stokes Lawrence
With offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, Stokes Lawrence represents businesses ranging from small, closely held entities to larger corporations, and the families and individuals who run them. With a team of experienced attorneys dedicated to client advocacy, Stokes Lawrence combines in-depth legal knowledge with a personalized approach, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met with professionalism and care. Stokes Lawrence is a majority women-owned firm and is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women Business Enterprise National Council. The firm is also a proud member of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) and the international network, Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW).
