2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognize 17 Sterne Kessler Attorneys

Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2026) – Seventeen Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox attorneys have been recognized as “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” in Super Lawyer’s 2026 rankings in the Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation categories for Washington, D.C.

Sterne Kessler’s 2026 “Super Lawyers” include:

• Kristina Caggiano Kelly, Intellectual Property Litigation
• Richard D. Coller III, Intellectual Property
• Tracy-Gene G. Durkin, Intellectual Property
• Eldora L. Ellison, Ph.D., Intellectual Property
• Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D., Intellectual Property
• Michael E. Joffre, Ph.D., Intellectual Property Litigation
• Byron L. Pickard, Intellectual Property Litigation
• John Christopher “J.C.” Rozendaal, Intellectual Property Litigation
• Deborah Sterling, Ph.D., Intellectual Property
• Robert Greene Sterne, Intellectual Property
• Monica Riva Talley, Intellectual Property
• Dennies Varughese, Pharm.D., Intellectual Property Litigation
• Jon E. Wright, Intellectual Property Litigation
• Daniel E. Yonan, Intellectual Property

Sterne Kessler’s 2026 “Rising Stars” include:

• Alexander Alfano, Intellectual Property Litigation
• Steven M. Pappas, Intellectual Property
• Matthew A. Smith, Ph.D., Intellectual Property

“Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” are selected from more than 70 practice areas at firms of all sizes across the United States through peer nominations and evaluations in addition to third-party research. “Rising Stars” candidates must be either 40 years of age or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.

About Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

Based in Washington, D.C., Sterne Kessler is a leading intellectual property law firm providing strategic IP services to clients worldwide. With more than 170 attorneys, the firm offers integrated capabilities across patent and trademark prosecution, strategic counseling, post grant proceedings, and litigation before federal district and appellate courts and the International Trade Commission. Since 1978, Sterne Kessler has served as a trusted partner to innovative companies, startups, inventors, universities, and investors, helping them protect, enforce, and maximize the value of intellectual property. The firm is committed to delivering practical, business driven solutions that support innovation and long term strategic objectives.