Sterne Kessler Attorneys Recognized as “Rising Stars” in Managing IP’s 2025 “IP Stars” Guide

Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is proud to announce that two of the firm’s attorneys have been named “Rising Stars” in Managing IP’s 2025 “IP Stars” guide.

The “Rising Stars” rankings acknowledge “some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners in private practice who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients.”

The following attorneys have been listed as 2025 “Rising Stars”:

• Hojung Cho, Ph.D., counsel in the Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Group
• Dana N. Justus, counsel in the Trademark & Brand Protection Practice

This follows the broader “IP Stars” rankings, where 13 Sterne Kessler directors were named “IP Stars” and the firm earned both national and regional honors. Rankings are based on a weighted system of peer and client feedback, combined with submissions analysis and independent research. The full “Rising Stars” rankings are available here.

About Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

Based in Washington, D.C. and renowned for more than four decades for dedication to the protection, enhancement, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. Its team of attorneys, registered patent agents, technical specialists, specialized trademark paralegals, and law clerks include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of IP law, tackling innovations across a broad spectrum of industries. The firm’s practitioners represent Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, inventors, venture capital firms, and universities in a client service driven environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating. Visit the firm online at sternekessler.com.