Managing IP Names Two Shook Attorneys as Rising Stars

Managing IP named Partner Max McGraw and Associate Emily Sosolik as 2025 Rising Stars in intellectual property. Managing IP’s Rising Stars recognizes some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners in private practice who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients.

Based in Kansas City, McGraw focuses his practice on complex patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret matters across a wide array of technological disciplines. He has significant experience in all stages of litigation in federal courts across the country on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.

Sosolik practices out of Orange County and represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of complex IP disputes across multiple industries. She has experience in all phases of IP litigation.

The individuals selected as Rising Stars have less than 10 years’ post-qualification experience. The research for Rising Stars covers several IP practice areas around 50 jurisdictions, available research data, especially firm submissions and market feedback.