Pietrini joins Sheppard Mullin

Jill Pietrini, a trademark litigator having a client list within the music, film and fashion industries, has became a member of Sheppard Mullin like a partner within the firm's intellectual property practice group. Pietrini's clients include Summit Entertainment, Fifty-Six Hope Road Music, Gwen Stefani, Coffee shop Press, Metallica, Will Cruz and Gerawan Farming. She joins the firm from Manatt, where she was chair from the firm's intellectual property and intellectual property lawsuit practice group. Pietrini depends in Sheppard Mullin's Century City office. Contact Ted Manley at ted.manley@variety.com