Stephanie Sivinski

Stephanie Sivinski is a trial lawyer that knows the value of effectively communicating her clients’ stories—both in written advocacy and in the courtroom. Stephanie focuses on complex federal-court litigation and has won trial victories in high-stakes cases ranging from patent-infringement to breach-of-contract matters. Her clients pioneer technology ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to pharmaceuticals, and thermodynamics to wireless networks.

Stephanie takes an authentic, honest approach to litigation that builds trust with the court and the jury. No matter what the stage of litigation, from motion practice to jury and bench trials, to oral arguments and appellate briefs, clients benefit from Stephanie’s exceptional ability to convey necessary technical details while focusing on the important legal and factual issues.

Before lending her skills to patent, copyright, and trade-secret disputes, Stephanie served as a judicial law clerk to a United States District Judge. Stephanie also has a significant scientific background, which enables her to effectively communicate complex technical or scientific concepts in the service of her clients. While pursuing an undergraduate degree in genetics, Stephanie developed a working knowledge of organic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular genetics. As an undergraduate research assistant, she frequently performed DNA amplification, reverse transcription, and gel electrophoresis techniques.

In addition to her civil litigation practice, Stephanie has devoted significant time to pro bono matters. She currently represents an inmate on Texas death row and conducted several key witness examinations during multiple weeks-long evidentiary hearings. She also frequently represents Dallas residents looking to combat crime on their streets using nuisance laws.

Stephanie is a Barrister of the Hon. Barbara M.G. Lynn American Inn of Court, and a member of the IP Section Council of the Dallas Bar Association. She is the recipient of numerous professional awards and recognition, most recently including:

• Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2026 (Woodward/White, Inc.)
• Texas Lawyer “On the Rise” Attorney, 2020 (Texas Legal Awards)
• D Magazine "Best Lawyers Under 40," 2020-2021 (D Magazine Partners)
• Law360 "Legal Lion" for a defense victory in an intellectual property trial in the Eastern District of Texas, 2019
• Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2018-2020 (Thomson Reuters)
• Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch," 2021-2022 (Woodward/White, Inc.)