James Velema Named IP Practice Group Leader Alongside Director of Practice Management Kate Tompkins KANSAS CITY, MO (July 20, 2026) — Lathrop GPM and HG Law today announced their combination, effective January 1, 2027. HG Law is a premier intellectual property firm with offices in San Jose, New York and London. The combination brings 27 attorneys and 23 patent agents and technical advisors from HG Law, increasing Lathrop GPM’s attorney headcount by approximately 7.5% to 370.