Andrews Kurth Kenyon promotes partner in New York

Law firm Andrews Kurth Kenyon has promoted Michael Turner as a partner in the firm’s New York office.

Turner previously worked as an associate at the firm.

He has experience in patent litigation, prosecution, counselling and post-grant review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at the US Patent and Trademark Office.

His clients include companies in the software, telecommunications and electrical industries.

The promotion is one of three at the firm and they are effective from January 1, 2017.

Bob Jewell, managing partner at the firm, said: “The addition of this new group of partners strengthens our ability to offer great service and value to our clients every day.

“Their election to the partnership is a reflection of the firm’s commitment to excellence.”