Wrays is delighted to announce the appointment of Principal Natalie Shoolman to the role of Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, effective 1 October 2024.
Natalie, who joined Wrays’ Sydney IP Litigation practice in August 2022, brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role. Natalie will be succeeding Wrays’ Chairman Gary Cox, who has led the IP Litigation team for many years.
Wrays CEO Paula Adamson announced the promotion saying “Natalie’s appointment underscores her status as one of Australia’s top IP lawyers, with a distinguished track record in IP and technology disputes, particularly multi-jurisdictional patent disputes for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Her leadership in managing our integrated litigation and dispute resolution practice will be instrumental as we continue to grow. I am confident that Natalie will excel in supporting our clients and advancing the firm’s strategic goals.”
Paula went on to say, “I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Gary for his pivotal role in leading the group to date and establishing it as one of Australia’s leading IP litigation teams. Gary will continue to serve as a prominent IP litigation lawyer, focusing on contentious IP matters both in Australia and internationally, while also dedicating more time to his Chairman duties across Wrays, Wrays Lawyers, and Life Sciences WA.”
In the coming weeks, Natalie will be travelling to the United States and Europe to connect with Wrays’ associate network and clients. She will also attend the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) conference in Maryland, USA.
Please join us in extending our congratulations to Natalie on her new role.