The world of generic drug litigation is shaped by the legal talent driving it. In ANDA cases, where patent disputes can make or break market entry, the expertise of legal teams is crucial. The lateral moves by leading ANDA litigators are having a significant impact on the field, as firms and companies compete for professionals who can handle complex patent law and regulatory challenges. Tracking these shifts offers a window into where the field is heading and which teams are positioning themselves to lead the most high-stakes cases.

Our ANDA Litigation Report 2025 analyzes data from 1,373 cases filed over the past five years, ranking more than 200 law firms, 471 companies, and 1,574 attorneys (including local counsel) based on their activity and performance. It provides a clear view of who is driving the most significant ANDA cases and where expertise is concentrated across the industry. Beyond rankings and comprehensive statistics, the report highlights the most notable lateral moves in the past year, showing how shifts in legal talent are influencing the teams that handle the highest-profile ANDA disputes.

Since the publication of our previous report in August 2024, we tracked changes in professional affiliations among the top 1,000 most active attorneys. Our focus was specifically on individuals who transitioned to new firms or launched their own practices during this period, as these developments often influence client relationships, case strategies, and broader market dynamics. In total, our research identified 72 such lateral moves. The following table provides a list of the top ten moves, including their current affiliations, prior firms, and the number of ANDA cases in which they have been involved.

Attorney	Current Firm	Old Firm	Overall Activity Rank	All Cases
Dmitry V. Shelhoff	Shelhoff Canfield & Chin	Pergament & Cepeda LLP	2	36
Kenneth S. Canfield	Shelhoff Canfield & Chin	Pergament & Cepeda LLP	5	32
Michael J. Gaertner	Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC	Locke Lord	21	28
Zhibin Li	Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC	Locke Lord	26	22
Seth R. Bowers	Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.	Williams & Connolly	46	27
David B. Abramowitz	Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC	Locke Lord	72	14
Jacob C. Britz	Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC	Locke Lord	72	14
Brian Forsatz	Gibson Dunn & Crutcher	Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan	87	14
Carolyn A. Blessing	Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC	Locke Lord	92	13
Hua Wang	Rimon, P.C.	Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP	104	14

Key Trends in ANDA Lateral Moves 2025

● Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney expansion – A team of attorneys moved from Locke Lord to Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney during Locke Lord’s merger with Troutman Pepper, bolstering Buchanan’s Hatch‑Waxman litigation capabilities and marking a significant consolidation of talent in the field.
● Boutique Teams on the Rise – Shelhoff Canfield & Chin was formed by three experienced litigators, with two coming from Pergament & Cepeda LLP, highlighting the formation of specialized boutiques in ANDA litigation.
● Top Talent Moving to National Platforms – Several attorneys shifted to larger, nationally recognized firms, reflecting a trend of litigators seeking broader reach and high-profile case opportunities.
● Concentration of Moves from Single Firms – Clusters of high-profile departures illustrate how firm-level changes can quickly alter the ANDA litigation expertise.

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