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Careers

Employees love our culture, our benefits and our free barista bar. But above all, they love supporting innovators whose futures depend on brilliant ideas.

Our attorneys and staff are attracted to the firm because Sterne Kessler has authenticity throughout the office. And, people stay at the firm year after year because of the atmosphere of respect, collegiality and collaboration. When you join the firm, you will be encouraged to expand your skill base through participation in specialized training programs and to recommend ways to improve processes and efficiency to supervisors and fellow team members.

Lestin
Kenton, Jr.
Director

Began his career as a software developer, joined the firm as an associate, and is now a director with a broad-ranging practice in IP law.

Ian
Soule
Director

Draws upon his experience as a printing and imaging industry engineer and four years as a USPTO patent examiner for his patent prosecution and PTAB work.

Deborah
Sterling, Ph.D.
Director

Chair of the firm’s Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Group, she began her career with the firm as a technical specialist.

Brian
Burke, Ph.D.
Associate

A Mechanical & Design Practice Group member putting his physics background to work as an associate helping to protect clients’ inventions.

Dohm
Chankong
Counsel

With almost a decade of experience as a primary patent examiner and a background in computer engineering, he enjoys his work in our Electronics Group.

Uma
Everett
Director

A Trial & Appellate Practice Group director, she began her career prior to law school as a Price Waterhouse management consultant.

Working Here

250+

Staff focused on IP law

200+

IP lawyers, agents and scientists

We are proud that our attorneys and staff have voted Sterne Kessler as a

"Top Workplace"

The Washington Post

ten years running!

"Best Place to Work"

Washington Business Journal

eleven times!

Applicants who need assistance submitting an application for employment to Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC may contact us at 1.202.371.2600, through our TTY line at 1.202.772.8948, or at recruiting2@sternekessler.com (legal positions) or employment@sternekessler.com (administrative positions). It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities with advance notice of need. Sterne Kessler is an equal-opportunity employer.