July 31, 2026 | 1 minute read

HOUSTON – Bracewell LLP’s patents and trademark practices have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property’s 2027 IP Stars directory. Seven of the firm’s intellectual property lawyers earned individual rankings this year. Bracewell also secured two Texas practice rankings for patent prosecution and trademarks.

2027 IP Stars

Patent Stars

  • Michael Chibib, Austin – United States and Texas
  • Conor M. Civins, Austin – United States and Texas
  • Constance Gall Rhebergen, Houston – United States and Texas
  • Douglas F. Stewart, Seattle – United States and Washington State
  • Brian H. Tompkins, Austin – United States and Texas

Trademark Star

  • Jonathon K. Hance, Houston – United States and Texas

Rising Star

  • Patrick J. Connolly, Seattle – United States and Washington State

About Managing IP’s IP Stars

Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars, part of the Legal Benchmarking Group, ranks leading intellectual property firms and practitioners across six practice areas in over 70 jurisdictions.