We meet you where you are, and we help you build what’s next.
Patrick Doerr was founded to be a true partner for people shaping culture. We combine legal precision with creative thinking, helping clients move from ideas to real outcomes. Whether you’re a founder, cultural icon, or entrepreneur, our role is to meet you where you are — with pragmatism, trust, and momentum.
Every relationship starts personally. Every outcome begins with listening. We believe in translating complexity into clarity, protecting creativity, and moving forward with confidence.
Our Talent
We look for more than credentials — we look for people who listen deeply, think creatively, and lead with empathy. This is a culture where every role is active, every voice matters, and every individual has a hand in shaping outcomes.
Michael Patrick
Co-Managing Partner
Michael Patrick is the Co-Managing Partner of Patrick Doerr, where he blends deep expertise in entertainment, fashion, intellectual property, and litigation with a passion for creating and building. As an entertainment producer, he champions bold storytelling, distinctive voices, and daring entertainment experiences.
Mark Doerr
Co-Managing Partner
Mark Doerr is Co-Managing Partner of Patrick Doerr, specializing in litigation, intellectual property, and entertainment law. With 15 years of experience, he guides clients through complex disputes while championing creativity and innovation, inspired by his passion for electronic music.
Timothy Chow
Managing Director & Senior Advisor
With 25 years of global experience spanning law, business, and governance, Tim Chow helps companies navigate complex challenges and position themselves for sustainable growth. He blends corporate leadership and entrepreneurial insight, with a track record of guiding organizations through transformation and expansion.
Carr Davis
Of Counsel
Carr Davis is Of Counsel to Patrick Doerr and Chair of its IP Monetization & Diligence Group. A leader in IP monetization, compliance, and risk management, he has advised on transactions across SaaS, media, and technology. With a career bridging law, technology, and media, Carr brings trusted expertise and strategic foresight to help clients translate vision into real outcomes.
Monifa Hall
Associate
Monifa Hall is a litigation and IP attorney at Patrick Doerr. She represents clients in commercial disputes and intellectual property matters, with a focus on entertainment, music, and emerging technology. She also supports clients with corporate transactions and IP management.
Dong-Gun Daniel Lee
Associate
Daniel Lee is an Associate at Patrick Doerr. He focuses on complex commercial litigation and supports the Intellectual Property and Entertainment groups on risk prevention, enforcement, and disputes. A magna cum laude graduate of New York Law School, he previously externed with the NYC Law Department and Judge George B. Daniels.
Michael Marron
Partner
Michael Marron is a litigation Partner at Patrick Doerr. He focuses on complex commercial and business disputes in New York courts and has significant experience in financial services, securities, antitrust, and contract litigation. He also advises technology companies, manages investigations into regulatory and government inquiries, and handles appeals.
Joshua I. Gornitsky
Partner
Josh Gornitsky is a Partner at Patrick Doerr. An accomplished litigator, he focuses on complex litigation, intellectual property, and high-net-worth disputes, including estate and fine art litigation. Known for his strategic approach, he helps clients protect their interests and move their vision forward.
Stella Nadkarni
Partner
Stella Nadkarni is a Partner at Patrick Doerr. She advises clients on various aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and portfolio management, with extensive experience in industries such as fashion, beauty, biotechnology, and financial services. Respected for her inventive strategies and business-savvy approach, she helps clients protect creativity and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Mark Oganessian
Partner
Mark Oganessian is a Partner at Patrick Doerr. With over a decade of experience in entertainment, he has held senior legal and business affairs roles at Netflix and Fox21 Television Studios, advising on original and licensed content including acclaimed series such as Homeland, The Americans, and Mayans MC.
Robert Rando
Partner
Robert J. Rando is a Partner at Patrick Doerr with more than three decades of experience in intellectual property, commercial litigation, and appellate advocacy. He has appeared before courts across the country, authored amicus briefs in landmark Supreme Court and Federal Circuit cases, and served in leadership roles with both the New York Intellectual Property Law Association and the Federal Bar Association.
Mitchell Stein
Partner
Mitchell Stein is a Partner at Patrick Doerr. He focuses on intellectual property and asset protection worldwide, advising clients on brand creation, licensing, and commercial transactions. With experience across industries from consumer products to life sciences and technology, he helps clients protect innovation and build lasting value.
Charles Grimes
Of Counsel
Charles (“Chuck”) Grimes is Of Counsel to Patrick Doerr, where he focuses on corporate and intellectual property matters worldwide. He has managed global trademark portfolios, led high-profile anti-counterfeiting litigation, and authored more than twenty books on IP and licensing.
Russell Dize
Of Counsel
Russell Dize is Of Counsel to Patrick Doerr, specializing in intellectual property litigation, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing. He has represented clients in courts and before the USPTO, with notable experience supporting toy inventors and enforcing trademark and copyright rights in the toy and game industry.
Our Values
At Patrick Doerr we are collaborators, creators, advocates, and trusted advisors. We help visionaries protect their ideas, turn ambition into action, and help them build what’s next.
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Partnership
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Personalization
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Communication
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Innovation
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Understanding
Our Strengths
Trusted Partnership
Long-term relationships built on clarity, care, and cultural fluency.
Tailored Support
White-glove guidance shaped to each client’s vision and pace.
Modern Mindset
An adaptive approach, embracing innovation, technology, and human connection equally.
Capabilities
From corporate advisory to complex disputes, our approach is pragmatic, high-touch, and designed to protect and build your vision.
Litigation & Disputes
Intellectual Property
Entertainment, Film, Streaming, Music & Theater
Celebrities, Artists, Icons & Creators
High-Net Worth Disputes
Fashion, Beauty & Luxury
