Appellate Practice Co-Leader Nitika Fiorella on Mentorship and the Moments That Shaped her Career

Principal and Co-Leader of Fish & Richardson’s Appellate Practice, Nitika Fiorella, spoke with Law360 as part of its She Has a Point series, which highlights accomplished women litigators.

In the profile, Fiorella reflected on her career path and lessons learned from clerking for Federal Circuit Judge Sharon Prost and now‑retired Third Circuit Judge Kent A. Jordan to co-leading Fish's nationally recognized appellate practice. She recounted arguing the Federal Circuit’s first‑ever fully remote appeal during the COVID pandemic—a defining milestone made possible, in part, by strong mentorship and rigorous preparation. Now a firm leader, Fiorella carries those experiences and lessons forward through leadership and mentorship across Fish's litigation and appellate practices.

Excerpt: "Early in my career, he helped me develop key appellate skills and, just as importantly, gave me the confidence to believe I could succeed in the competitive, high-stakes world of IP appeals."

Read more the full article: She Has A Point: Fish & Richardson's Nitika Gupta Fiorella