White & Case promotes IP lawyer

Law firm White & Case has promoted intellectual property lawyer Wendi Schepler as part of a number of job changes at the firm.

The firm confirmed 16 promotions, including the rise of Schepler to counsel in the Silicon Valley office.

The promotions will take effect on January 1.

She is a member of the firm’s global IP practice and specialises in patent litigation and prosecution. Her practice focuses on issues in the technology industry.

“Spanning 17 offices and nine practices, these promotions reflect the truly global and diverse nature of our business,” Hugh Verrier, chairman of the firm, said.

“While the focus of our strategy is on growth in the US and London, our capabilities around the world enable us to serve our clients in the most complex, cross-border legal challenges, wherever they are,” he added.