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Attorney Spotlight: Shehla Syed Named to Best Lawyers® 2027 

West Hill Technology Counsel is proud to announce that Shehla Syed, Shareholder & IP Strategist, has been named to the Best Lawyers® 2027 list. 

This recognition reflects Shehla’s exceptional work in intellectual property law and her commitment to helping innovative businesses protect and maximize the value of their ideas, brands, and creative assets. Her inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers underscores West Hill’s ongoing mission to empower technology-driven companies through sophisticated, strategic legal counsel. 

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognition,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.” 

Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers are selected through a comprehensive peer-review process that evaluates professional expertise, ethical standards, and overall standing within the legal community. Honorees are organized by geographic region and practice area and undergo an authentication process to verify they remain in current practice and good standing. 

About Shehla Syed 

Shehla specializes in Intellectual Property, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She advises clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. By combining legal acumen with strategic business insight, Shehla helps organizations protect, enforce, and maximize the value of their innovations, content, and brands. 

Her recognition in Best Lawyers 2027 reflects both her professional excellence and her dedication to delivering practical, business-focused solutions for clients operating in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape. 

About West Hill 

West Hill Technology Counsel is a boutique business and technology law firm that provides proactive, practical legal guidance designed to prevent legal problems before they arise. Our clients are innovative startups and growth-stage companies that create or leverage technology as a core part of their business model. 

About Best Lawyers 

Best Lawyers® is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review legal publications in the profession. Lawyers included in The Best Lawyers in America list are recognized based on comprehensive peer evaluations, verified practice status, and professional standing. 

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Attorney Spotlight: Two West Hill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2025

West Hill Technology Counsel is pleased to announce that Shehla Syed was named to the Best Lawyers in America^® list and Kim Prior – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® list 2025.

West Hill’s approach to law is grounded in fueling the growth of our business clients and the success of our communities. The recognition of its attorneys by Best Lawyers reflects this mission and highlights the team’s collaborative effort to provide sophisticated legal services to protect technology businesses.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.” 

Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and good standing. 

About Shehla Syed

Shehla is a Shareholder and IP Strategist specializing in Intellectual Property, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Ms. Syed counsels clients on all aspects of their intellectual property – trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets – to help them maximize the value and enforceability of their content, brands and technology.

About Kim Prior

Kim is a business law attorney with experience advising clients on corporate matters. Kim has specialized knowledge in private investment funds, domestic and international securities offerings, corporate formation, equity structuring, financings and contract negotiations representing both for-profit and non-for-profit businesses.

About West Hill

West Hill Technology Counsel is a boutique business and technology law firm. Providing proactive, practical legal advice to help solve problems before they arise. Our clients are new and growing businesses that create or leverage technology as a core business model.

About Best Lawyers

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Meet the Team: Annie Morgan

This next post in our series introduces Annie Morgan, an attorney who recently joined the firm after working as in-house intellectual property counsel for a global company.  

What is your practice area?  

I am a patent attorney and have spent time working at big and small law firms and also working in-house with public and privately held global companies. My practice also includes data and privacy law, which is evolving and growing in importance as a consideration for technology companies.  

What drew you to West Hill?  

I was drawn to the expertise of West Hill Technology Counsel to serve growing technology- and IP-focused companies. In addition to practicing intellectual property law, West Hill provides the opportunity to grow and expand my legal skills.

What do you like about working at West Hill?  

In addition to providing opportunities to work with interesting clients and access to resources for growth in the legal industry, West Hill provides an atmosphere of respect for all team members. West Hill is a firm founded, owned, managed, and staffed by women. That unique perspective helps the firm to provide opportunities to find a much-needed balance to enjoy time outside of work and opportunities to work with an array of clients.  

What makes West Hill unique?  

What separates West Hill Technology Counsel from other boutique firms is that it has the capability for one-stop shopping for both large or established companies and also for startup companies. West Hill’s unique advantage is its ability to serve all companies with a moderate fee structure while providing deep expertise in not only intellectual property but also commercial and technology contracts, corporate and finance issues, and dispute resolution. It is truly a one-stop shop for any growth-oriented technology company.  

What do you like to do outside of work?  

I love exploring new destinations through traveling and enjoying restaurants in the Boston area with my husband. You can also find me reading, making time for art, and gardening. 

You can learn more about Annie by visiting her attorney bio here.