Fish & Richardson Firm Members Named 2026 Unsung Legal Heroes by Minnesota Lawyer

Minnesota Lawyer has recognized Fish & Richardson Patent Assistant Andrew Bartlett and Senior Trademark Paralegal Katie Webber among its 2026 Unsung Legal Heroes, an award recognizing exceptional legal support professionals across Minnesota. 

Bartlett provides administrative and practice support to attorneys and other legal professionals, and he is routinely entrusted with assignments that require a high level of precision and judgment. Described by his teammates as a valued resource and strategic problem-solver, he is known as a quietly indispensable, consistently excellent, and collaborative colleague who elevates the performance of those around him. 

As a member of Fish’s trademark and copyright paralegal team, Webber helps manage global trademark portfolios, providing integral support to the firm’s prosecution efforts and ongoing brand protection initiatives. Her colleagues describe her as a reliable, positive, and encouraging presence on her team; a trusted mentor; and a dependable partner for legal staff. She is a go-to authority at the firm who generously shares her knowledge by providing thoughtful, thorough guidance.  

Award recipients will be honored at Minnesota Lawyer’s annual awards luncheon on September 11, 2026.