Gary A. Hecker is the co-managing partner of MWM’s Los Angeles office and a member of the intellectual property group. Gary is one of the nation’s leading IP attorneys and is recognized for his diverse experience in all aspects of IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, rights of publicity, entertainment, internet and computer law, unfair competition, and trade secrets.

Gary’s practice includes IP litigation and prosecution, IP counseling, and IP transactions. He serves as both plaintiff and defense litigation counsel in legal actions in U.S. Federal District Courts, state courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Gary’s practice includes IP litigation and prosecution, IP counseling, and IP transactions. He serves as both plaintiff and defense litigation counsel in legal actions in U.S. Federal District Courts, state courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Gary has been involved in protecting IP for his clients since the early days of the PC. He has designed and implemented IP and patent programs for Fortune 1000 companies, Silicon Valley pioneers, and new venture startups. Gary has represented the companies of industry luminaries including Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, Sheldon Adelson, Ray Noorda, Dan Bricklin, Ed Catmull, Mark Burnett, and Maria Shriver. He has helped businesses large and small develop and exploit their valuable IP.

Prior to joining MWM, Gary established The Hecker Law Group in 1988 and served as the founding partner.

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MWM Managing Partner Gary Hecker Honored as a Top 100 Attorney

As managing partner of the Los Angeles office, Hecker brings more than 40 years of legal experience representing clients in the technology and entertainment sectors. In his prolific career, he has represented many of the nation’s leading technology companies in patent, trademark, and copyright law, as well as celebrities and entertainment clients in the Southern

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13 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America©; 8 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

The MWM attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America© are managing partner William Munck, who has been recognized annually since 2011, chair of the litigation practice Jamil Alibhai, litigation partner Kelly Chen, IP partner Greg Howison, chair of the corporate law practice Larry Mandala, co-chair of the employment and labor practice Michael McCabe, chair of

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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes New LA Partner Jenifer Wallis

“We were extremely impressed with Jenifer’s experience in intellectual property, complex litigation and entertainment,” said MWM’s managing partner William A. Munck.  “She is a perfect fit for the projected expansion of our firm in LA and she will complement the work of our managing partner Gary Hecker.” “I am looking forward to working with Jenifer,”

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Munck Wilson Mandala’s Gary Hecker Receives the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Honor

Munck Wilson Mandala is proud to congratulate intellectual property partner Gary Hecker who received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers Award Reception held on Apr. 18. Hecker brings more than 43 years of legal experience in technology, intellectual property, and entertainment law in the Los Angeles

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University of San Diego School of Law, JD, 1981

University of Rhode Island, BS, 1977

Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

  • State Bar of California
  • Registered U.S. Patent Attorney

  • Top 100 Lawyers 2022-2024 – Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Lifetime Achievement Honor – Top 100 Lawyers, Los Angeles Business Journal 2024
  • Best Lawyers in America, Woodward White, Inc.
    2021-2023
  • Leaders in Law, Intellectual Property
    Los Angeles Business Journal, 2019
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review
    Rated in Martindale-Hubbell

California, 1981

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California