Partner Susan Kohlmann Receives 2026 Woman Who Dares Award

On April 21, Partner Susan Kohlmann was recognized by the National Council of Jewish Women New York (NCJWNY) with its Woman Who Dares Award. This award honors women who are compassionate, courageous, and powerful; women who are leaders in their fields; women who inspire and empower other women; and women who make a real difference in the lives of New Yorkers.

As Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark, Advertising, and Unfair Competition Practice, Susan is regularly called upon in high-stakes intellectual property and commercial disputes. She has successfully litigated numerous high-profile cases, including a $100 million trademark infringement victory for ViacomCBS and a successful jury trial win for Diageo protecting its famous Bulleit whiskey brand.

Susan served as President of the New York City Bar Association from 2022 to 2024 and was named “Attorney of the Year” by New York Law Journal in 2022.

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Partner Susan Kohlmann Receives 2026 Woman Who Dares Award

On April 21, Partner Susan Kohlmann was recognized by the National Council of Jewish Women New York (NCJWNY) with its Woman Who Dares Award. This award honors women who are compassionate, courageous, and powerful; women who are leaders in their fields; women who inspire and empower other women; and women who make a real difference in the lives of New Yorkers.

As Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark, Advertising, and Unfair Competition Practice, Susan is regularly called upon in high-stakes intellectual property and commercial disputes. She has successfully litigated numerous high-profile cases, including a $100 million trademark infringement victory for ViacomCBS and a successful jury trial win for Diageo protecting its famous Bulleit whiskey brand.

Susan served as President of the New York City Bar Association from 2022 to 2024 and was named “Attorney of the Year” by New York Law Journal in 2022.

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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