The Daily Journal Names Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka Among Top IP Lawyers

Los Angeles - May 20, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Crowell & Moring's Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka as Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California in 2026. The annual list recognizes California lawyers who have made significant contributions to intellectual property law over the past year.

Goo, a member of the firm's Management Board and an experienced trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience, has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts across the country in the areas of complex commercial litigation, trademark infringement, unfair competition, trade secrets, false advertising, and consumer class action. She routinely litigates cases for technology companies, including disputes over development and supply agreements, and has successfully obtained and defended against temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in intellectual property, trade secret, and commercial litigation matters.

"Success is accomplishing what the client wants and needs," Goo told the Daily Journal. "In the end, it's almost always about positioning the business so it can continue to innovate and serve its clients and customers."

Gurka, serves as co-chair of the firm's Patents Group and is a veteran first-chair IP litigator with more than three decades of experience. His litigation practice spans patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, and breach of contract matters. Before embarking on his legal career, Gurka spent time working in an engineering setting, an experience that ultimately drew him toward the intersection of law and technology.

In his interview with the Daily Journal, Gurka said, "For me, the thought of combining my technical background and natural curiosity around technology with a law degree was a perfect match."

At Crowell, he handles cases that involve complex technologies and regularly serves as lead counsel in multiple high-stakes matters.

View the profiles of Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka to read more.

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