Partner, Irell & Manella

Chu is one of the most recognized names in intellectual property litigation. In just the past year, he has obtained nearly $3.3 billion in awards – including the largest patent judgment in U.S. history – for VLSI Technology in trials against Intel involving microprocessor technology. Chu served as Irell’s co-managing partner for two terms from 1997 to 2003 and currently chairs the firm’s litigation group. He is chair of the City of Hope National Medical Center Board; the longest-serving board member of Public Counsel, the nation’s largest pro bono law firm; and was the past president of the Harvard University Board of Overseers.

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