SAN FRANCISCO ­— The Recorder is recognizing NetApp and Lyft as the winners of its annual In-House Legal Departments of the Year awards.

NetApp is being recognized in the large-company category for its excellence in patent strategy, litigation, legal operations and its focus on cross-border regulatory and compliance issues.

Lyft is taking the top spot among emerging companies for its focus on patent strategy, product counseling, legal operations, and litigating some of the leading cases affecting gig economy companies.