Expert Counsel with Proven Results
Our partners bring decades of focused experience in corporate law and intellectual property. We represent enterprises with precision and dedication.

Julian V. Sterling
Senior Partner & Corporate Governance
Advising boards and multinational firms on fiduciary duties, complex mergers, and regulatory compliance frameworks for high-stakes corporate operations.
- New York Bar
- Supreme Court of the U.S.
- SDNY

Elena R. Thorne
Partner & Intellectual Property Lead
Specializing in patent portfolio prosecution, global trademark defense, and trade secret protection for technology and industrial market leaders.
- USPTO Registered
- District of Columbia Bar
- Federal Circuit

Marcus A. Vance
Partner, Transactional Advisory
Guiding private equity funds and emerging entities through complex restructuring, debt financing, and critical commercial negotiations.
- Massachusetts Bar
- Delaware Court of Chancery
- First Circuit
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Firm Distinctions
Peer evaluations, judicial rankings, and scholarly appointments confirming the rigorous standard our firm brings to every complex matter.
Legal 500 Ranking
Corporate Law & IP Defense (2021-2025)
Partner Recognition
All partners listed in National Counsel Registry
Industry Awards
Excellence in Litigation & Advisory
Board Appointments
Advisory roles in Global Trade Policy
Recognized for strategic defense in complex patent litigation and cross-border IP protection.
Expertise in multi-billion dollar acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and capital restructuring.
Peer-nominated distinction for excellence in corporate litigation and trial advocacy.
Distinguished for innovative patent drafting and startup advisory before the USPTO.
Awarded for the highest peer feedback in complex enterprise integration and strategy.
Instructs seminars on biotechnology IP litigation and federal appellate procedure.
Contributor on board fiduciary duties, regulatory arbitrage, and compliance.
International guide acknowledging best-in-class patent prosecution and defense.
Bar Admissions & Compliance
Every attorney at LEXOR maintains active standing with the State Bar, federal courts, and relevant regulatory bodies.