Rachel Thompson

Rachel Thompson is an attorney at Susman Godfrey L.L.P., specializing in patent litigation. Her background, including serving as a senior editor of the Berkeley Technology Law Journal, suggests an engagement with technology and intellectual property law. While specific technology areas for her direct involvement are not detailed in public profiles, Susman Godfrey's broader practice includes Intellectual Property & Technology and Patent Litigation.

Based on available records, Ms. Thompson has appeared on the plaintiff side in tracked litigation, indicating a focus on representing patentees. She joined Susman Godfrey after completing prestigious clerkships for Chief Judge Priscilla Richman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Judge Karin J. Immergut of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. She also externed for Justice Leondra R. Kruger on the Supreme Court of California.

Information regarding notable patent litigation cases or specific outcomes directly attributable to Ms. Thompson, such as verdicts, Federal Circuit appeals, or verified settlements, is not publicly detailed. Her professional profile does not currently highlight regular appearances in PTAB or IPR proceedings.

Ms. Thompson is admitted to the California Bar. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where she graduated with Pro Bono Honors with Highest Distinction and was an Executive Editor of the California Law Review. She also holds an S.M. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Comparative Media Studies and an A.B. cum laude from Harvard University.