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Devanshi Somaya

Devanshi Somaya

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5873
dsomaya@jw.com
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Devanshi Somaya

Devanshi Somaya

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5873
dsomaya@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Arbitration
  • Business Litigation
  • Copyrights
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Securities Arbitration
  • Trademarks

Biography

As a partner in the Litigation section of Jackson Walker, Devanshi brings a dynamic approach to every case she handles. Devanshi’s enthusiasm allows her to connect with clients and colleagues alike, fostering a collaborative environment where innovative solutions thrive. Devanshi puts herself in her clients’ shoes, ensuring that she understands their goals and concerns from the outset and works to achieve the best possible results.

Devanshi’s practice spans the full spectrum of litigation, from counseling clients in the earliest stages—developing strategies and crafting demand letters—to arguing motions for summary judgment and presenting witnesses at trial. Devanshi is committed to seeing each matter through to a successful resolution, always with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.

Devanshi’s experience covers a wide range of litigation matters, including trademark and copyright infringement claims and business disputes involving breach of contract, negligence, fraud, theft of trade secrets, and breach of fiduciary duty. She also has extensive experience representing broker-dealers in FINRA arbitrations.

Beyond her legal practice, Devanshi is deeply committed to serving the community. She is actively involved in several non-profit organizations and currently holds a board seat on the Community Council of Greater Dallas. Prior to joining Jackson Walker, Devanshi was an extern for Justice Lang-Miers of the 5th Court of Appeals.

Education

B.S., University of Texas at Austin

J.D., cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law

  • Articles Editor, SMU Law Review Association, 2015-2016
  • Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
  • Dallas Asian-American Bar Association Student Scholarship Recipient, 2014
  • Nominated for best brief – 1L legal research, writing & advocacy competition, 2012

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern District of Texas

  • Represented international manufacturer in securing a preliminary injunction and achieving a favorable global resolution in a multi‑forum trademark dispute involving former U.S. distributors, successfully preserving the client’s trademark rights in the United States.

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2022-2026
    • Commercial Litigation, 2022-2026
    • Intellectual Property Law, 2026
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2024-2026

  • Community Council of Greater Dallas, Board Member, 2025
  • The Charity Fair for Lawyers, Founding Member, 2023-2025
  • Texas Women’s Foundation, Grant Reviewer
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Equal Access to Justice Committee, Co-Chair, 2018

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Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has named 74 attorneys to the Texas Super Lawyers list and 56 attorneys to the Texas Rising Stars list for 2026.

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Newsletters • October 6, 2025

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Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Attorney News • September 18, 2025

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

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Newsletters • May 30, 2025

Jackson Walker Announces Election of 12 Attorneys to Partnership

Jackson Walker is proud to announce the election of 12 outstanding attorneys to the firm’s partnership.

Attorney News • February 7, 2025

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Newsletters • December 16, 2024

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 15, 2024

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Newsletters • April 15, 2024

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Jackson Walker Congratulates 2024 Texas Rising Stars

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less as “Rising Stars.”

Attorney News • March 21, 2024

Shari Mao, Maggie Lu, and Devanshi Somaya Selected to Participate in Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of Shari Y. Mao, Maggie Lu, and Devanshi Somaya to participate in training programs offered by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).

Attorney News • February 15, 2024

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 17, 2023

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 18, 2022

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Newsletters • October 5, 2021

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 19, 2021

Devanshi Somaya Shares Her Journey and Emphasizes the Importance of Relationships in “Women in Law On the Record” Podcast

In an interview on “Women in Law On the Record,” Devanshi Somaya shared insights about her immigrant experience, her path to practicing law, her life as a working mother, and the importance of maintaining relationships.

Mentions • April 3, 2019

Retta Miller and Devanshi Somaya Tackle Texas Litigation and Dispute Resolution in 2018 ICLG Guide

Retta A. Miller and Devanshi Somaya co-authored the “USA – Texas” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2018. Published by Global Legal Group, the International Comparative Legal Guides series reviews and compares laws in 46 practice areas across 140 jurisdictions.

Insights • May 15, 2018

Retta Miller and Devanshi Somaya Author 2017 ICLG Texas Litigation Guide

This Texas litigation guide is organized in question-and-answer format and provides a comprehensive resource on current issues in litigation for general counsel, government agencies, and private attorneys around the world.

Insights • May 10, 2017

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Contributor, “Episode 16: Devanshi Somaya, Litigation Associate at Jackson Walker,” Women in Law On the Record Podcast, womeninlawotr.com, January 2019

Practice Experience

  • Represented international manufacturer in securing a preliminary injunction and achieving a favorable global resolution in a multi‑forum trademark dispute involving former U.S. distributors, successfully preserving the client’s trademark rights in the United States.

Recognition & Accolades

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2022-2026
    • Commercial Litigation, 2022-2026
    • Intellectual Property Law, 2026
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2024-2026

Community Involvement

  • Community Council of Greater Dallas, Board Member, 2025
  • The Charity Fair for Lawyers, Founding Member, 2023-2025
  • Texas Women’s Foundation, Grant Reviewer
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Equal Access to Justice Committee, Co-Chair, 2018

In the News

Contributor, “Episode 16: Devanshi Somaya, Litigation Associate at Jackson Walker,” Women in Law On the Record Podcast, womeninlawotr.com, January 2019

Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Arbitration
  • Business Litigation
  • Copyrights
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Securities Arbitration
  • Trademarks

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