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Attorney Spotlight: West Hill Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Honors for 2026

West Hill Technology Counsel is pleased to announce that Shehla Syed and Annie Morgan have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2026, highlighting their accomplishments in the legal field.  

Shehla Syed, Shareholder and IP Strategist at West Hill, has been named a Super Lawyer 2026, a recognition she has received for over five years. Shehla focuses her practice on intellectual property strategy, trademark, copyright, and patent matters, technology transactions, and intellectual property litigation. She works closely with technology-driven companies to protect and enforce their innovations, brands, and creative assets. Shehla brings a strategic, business-aligned approach to complex intellectual property issues. Super Lawyers awards this distinction to no more than five percent of attorneys in each state through a rigorous peer-review and research process.  

Super Lawyers also selected Annie Morgan as a Rising Star 2026, recognizing her as a top emerging attorney. Annie practices in intellectual property, patent prosecution, data privacy and security, and commercial contracts and negotiations. As a registered patent attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E), Annie advises clients on navigating evolving legal issues related to technology, data, and artificial intelligence while aligning legal strategy with business objectives. Rising Stars honorees represent no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. 

“Shehla and Annie exemplify the caliber of lawyers we strive to attract and support at West Hill—strategic thinkers who combine deep technical knowledge with practical, client-focused advice. Their Super Lawyers recognitions reflect their dedication to excellence, innovation, and our clients’ success.” said Louise Kennedy, Founding Attorney, West Hill Technology Counsel.  

West Hill congratulates Shehla and Annie on these well-earned honors and celebrates their continued leadership and impact across the firm’s intellectual property and technology-focused practices. 

About West Hill

West Hill Technology Counsel is a boutique business and technology law firm. The firm provides proactive, practical legal advice to help business owners and corporate decision makers solve problems before they arise. West Hill represents new and growing businesses that create or leverage technology as a core part of their business models. 

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