Pilar Kraman, a partner in Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor's intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation practice groups, was appointed to serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association section of litigation's woman advocate committee for the 2019-2020 term, the firm announced.

The committee provides programming and networking opportunities for women trial lawyers.

Kraman focuses her practice at Young Conaway on patent infringement litigation, trade secret and complex commercial litigation as well as breach of contract, securities and fraud matters.

Within the firm, she is a member of the technology and diversity committees.

She also does pro bono work assisting clients seeking asylum in the United States.