Six Sterne Kessler Attorneys Named in 2027 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Washington, D.C. (August 21, 2026) – Six Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the Washington, D.C. region.

The Best Lawyers selection process is based entirely on peer review beginning with nominations submitted by peers, followed by confidential assessments from recognized attorneys within the same practice area and geographic region. This year marks Sterne’s 22^nd and Goldstein’s 20^th consecutive ranking from The Best Lawyers in America®.

The following Sterne Kessler attorneys and their recognized practice areas are included in this year’s guides:

The Best Lawyers in America

• Director Paul A. Ainsworth: Litigation – Patent
• Founding Director Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D.: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Litigation – Patent; Patent Law
• Director John Christopher “J.C.” Rozendaal: Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Founding Director Robert Greene Sterne: Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent; Patent Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

• Director Christopher M. Gallo, Ph.D.: Intellectual Property Law; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Associate Kimberlynn Seifert: Litigation – Patent; Patent Law

Read more about Best Lawyers’ methodology and the full 2027 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® guides.

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.