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Daily Journal Names Crowell & Moring’s Molly Jones to 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in California

Firm News | 1 min read | 10.01.26

San Francisco – October 1, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Crowell & Moring partner Molly Jones to its Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel 2026 list, which recognizes the most influential lawyers in California.

The Daily Journal recognized Jones’ role on the trial team that obtained a $48 million jury verdict for Kawasaki in a landmark patent case earlier this year. It also highlighted her work on the team that secured a significant defense verdict for ScentAir Technologies in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by competitor Prolitec.

As part of Crowell’s Litigation and Intellectual Property practices in San Francisco, Jones draws on proven courtroom instincts to drive success in complex patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright disputes, helping companies protect their technology and brand assets in complex disputes across the country.

Jones also serves her community on the boards of the California Minority Counsel Program and the Family Violence Law Center in Oakland. She also helped pilot the Legal Education and Advocacy for Racial Justice Initiative.

The Daily Journal previously recognized Jones in its 2024 Top 40 Under 40 and Top Intellectual Property Lawyers lists.

Learn more about the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel 2026 list here. 

About Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

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