Wolf Greenfield’s Heather DiPietrantonio Honored at LMG Life Sciences Awards
Heather DiPietrantonio, a shareholder in Wolf Greenfield’s Biotechnology Practice, has been named Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year – Massachusetts at the 2025 LMG Life Sciences Awards.
Out of six attorneys shortlisted for this honor, Heather distinguished herself as the winner, recognized for her outstanding leadership and excellence in patent strategy for the life sciences sector. The awards celebrate the individuals, firms, and companies behind the most innovative and challenging life sciences legal work of the past year.
With a PhD in genetics and more than 15 years of experience in the patent profession, Heather provides clients in the life sciences space with a unique and valuable perspective on intellectual property matters that lie at the intersection of technology and law. She advises on patent portfolio management and strategic development, partnering with clients from start-ups and small- to mid-sized companies to research institutions at all stages of the business lifecycle. Heather is known for integrating business acumen, technical insight, and legal knowledge to help clients align intellectual property strategies with broader organizational goals. She strives to cultivate a true partnership with each client and serve as an extension of their team.
“We are thrilled to see Heather recognized with this award,” said Rob Walat, President and Managing Partner at Wolf Greenfield. “Her combination of deep scientific knowledge, sharp legal skills, and genuine commitment to her clients makes her an invaluable advisor and a standout in the life sciences patent space.”
Wolf Greenfield has long been recognized as a leader in life sciences intellectual property. In 2025, Patexia ranked the firm the second most active law firm for biotech patent prosecution, marking the fifth consecutive year that the Biotechnology Practice has placed in the top five nationwide based purely on statistics. The firm is also nationally ranked for Life Sciences IP by Managing IP, while Chambers and Partners highlights Wolf Greenfield’s “strong reputation for its deep bench of life sciences specialists.” In addition, The Legal 500 individually ranks three of the firm’s biotechnology attorneys for their outstanding work in the field.
The 2025 LMG Life Sciences Awards ceremony took place on September 4, 2025, in New York City.