Benesch Partner Tara Raghavan Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers List

Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Tara Raghavan has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers list. The guide recognizes lawyers who protect innovation, defend brand integrity and leverage the intellectual property assets at the heart of their clients’ businesses. Honorees are selected based on their exceptional legal skills, professional accomplishments and leadership in the intellectual property field.

“Tara is an outstanding lawyer whose ability to navigate complex intellectual property, regulatory and business challenges make her an invaluable advisor to clients,” said Intellectual Property Litigation Chair Kal Shah. “Her dedication to excellence, innovative thinking and commitment to mentoring the next generation of attorneys have made a meaningful impact on both our clients and the profession.”

Tara is a strategic force at the intersection of patent litigation, regulatory counseling and business strategy, guiding innovation-driven companies through their most complex legal and commercial challenges. With a practice spanning life sciences, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and technology, she brings a rare ability to integrate patent law with evolving regulatory frameworks and real-world commercial priorities across the full product lifecycle.

Beyond her practice, Tara has made a lasting impact on the profession through her leadership and commitment to mentorship. She is deeply committed to expanding opportunity within the intellectual property bar—an area where women, particularly in technical disciplines, remain underrepresented. She actively mentors the next generation of lawyers, helping them build confidence, develop leadership skills and navigate careers in highly technical fields.

Her influence extends through her leadership in national organizations, including her service as Past President of the Advisory Council of the South Asian Bar Association of North America and as Founder and Trustee of the SABA Foundation. In recognition of her nearly two decades of service and impact, she received SABA’s 2025 Cornerstone Award, along with honors such as the Chicago Bar Association’s Vanguard Award.

Tara’s recognition by Lawdragon reflects her distinguished legal practice, strategic leadership and lasting contributions to the intellectual property profession.

View the full list of honorees here.