The Accolades Continue to Accumulate for Karen Mangasarian
The accolades continue to accumulate for Haley Guiliano Partner Karen Mangasarian, who was named Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year – New York at the 2025 LMG Life Sciences Awards, capping off what has been an extraordinary year of industry recognition. This latest honor follows Karen’s well-deserved win as Patent Prosecutor of the Year at the inaugural Life Sciences Patent Network (LSPN) Awards in May 2025. Add to this her shortlisting for the prestigious Managing IP Awards, and a clear picture emerges: Karen Mangasarian is undeniably at the top of her game.
Excellence Across the Patent Spectrum
Karen stands out, even amongst the best of the best, through graceful, consistent mastery of complex topics. She has been hailed as a “remarkable technical talent, coupled with immense legal skills” with unique fluency in “the language of biologics and small molecules.” Her prosecution work is characterized by meticulous attention to the technical intricacies of patent applications and their journey through complex regulatory processes dovetails with her strategy work showcasing a sophisticated understanding of how patent portfolios align with commercial objectives and competitive landscapes. The research team at LMG Life Sciences praised her consistency for “delivering excellent services across all stages of innovation” and the LSPN Awards judging panel noted her “knack for aligning patent and commercial strategies” and declaring her “a must-have patent prosecutor for any life science client seeking commercially vital patents.”
Setting the Standard
At HG, we work as a team and understand that our greatest asset is our people. Karen’s achievements demonstrate why clients trust us with their most important intellectual property challenges—because we deliver the kind of strategic thinking and execution that defines industry leadership. Her success demonstrates our commitment to recruiting and developing teams who don’t just meet industry standards, but consistently exceed them through exceptional execution and client dedication. Her achievements this year—spanning both technical prosecution excellence and strategic advisory recognition—showcase the depth of capability that clients can expect when working with HG. We don’t just offer legal services; we provide the kind of sophisticated, comprehensive thinking that drives meaningful business results.
Karen Mangasarian at the 2025 LMG Life Sciences Awards. Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year- New York.