Valerie Ho Returns to Greenberg Traurig’s IP & Technology Practice.
Valerie W. Ho has returned to Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in the firm’s Los Angeles office. She will join the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, focusing on eCommerce matters.
Ho’s return marks an important development for the firm as she brings substantial experience from her previous role as General Counsel for the Americas at SHEIN, the global eCommerce giant.
A Warm Welcome Back to Greenberg Traurig
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Valerie back to Greenberg Traurig,” said Brian L. Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of the firm. “She is an exceptionally talented attorney with a depth of knowledge that will aid our clients who do business at the intersection of the technology, fashion, and retail sectors.
Valerie’s return underscores our commitment to expanding our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice with forward-thinking leaders who deliver business-minded legal strategies.”
Valerie Ho’s Expertise and Experience
With years of experience representing clients in technology, retail, and fashion, Valerie Ho is highly skilled in handling intellectual property (IP) issues and platform liability matters. She also provides counsel on a wide range of eCommerce regulatory issues, which are increasingly important in today’s digital economy.
Her return to Greenberg Traurig strengthens the firm’s capabilities in advising clients across industries such as technology, retail, and fashion, where legal and regulatory challenges are becoming more complex.
Insight from the Firm’s Leaders
Scott J. Bornstein and Mark R. Galis, co-chairs of the firm’s global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, praised Ho’s impressive experience. “Valerie brings an impressive blend of in-house and private practice experience, along with a sharp understanding of the legal and regulatory challenges facing global retail, eCommerce, and technology companies,” they said in a joint statement.
“Her ability to navigate complex IP disputes and platform compliance issues will offer unparalleled value to our clients in these rapidly evolving industries.”
Ho’s Return: A Strategic Move for Greenberg Traurig
In her own statement, Valerie Ho expressed enthusiasm for returning to Greenberg Traurig. “By returning to Greenberg Traurig, where I have so many wonderful friends and contacts, I have the opportunity to work with a number of different clients in the technology and retail spaces, advising global companies on their compliance and litigation issues,” she said.
Her return is expected to benefit global companies facing legal challenges related to eCommerce, platform compliance, and IP disputes—areas in which Greenberg Traurig has been a strong player for years.
Educational Background and Professional Credentials
Valerie Ho holds a J.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law and a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley. She is admitted to practice law in California, reinforcing her qualifications to tackle complex legal issues across the U.S. and globally.
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