Goodwin is expanding its California litigation team by adding an intellectual property pro as a partner in its San Francisco office. Sharon Smith joins the Goodwin Intellectual Property Litigation practice, according to Law360. She counsels clients on matters involving trademarks, privacy, trade dress, trade secrets, domain names, copyrights, advertising, unfair competition, and rights of publicity, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution and strategy. “I’ve known and admired Sharon for many years. I am thrilled that she has decided to join Goodwin,” said Brett Schuman, co-chair of Goodwin’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice. “Sharon is an exceptional trial lawyer and a perfect addition to Goodwin’s established, deep bench of intellectual property lawyers. Her extensive experience across our core industries of focus will be invaluable to our clients.”