Sterne Kessler Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Washington, D.C. (August 22, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is honored to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the Washington, D.C. region.

Best Lawyers recognition is based entirely on peer review. The selection process begins with nominations submitted by peers, followed by confidential assessments from recognized attorneys within the same practice area and geographic region. Recognition in the guide honors “attorneys whose dedication and skill set the standard for excellence in the legal profession.” This year marks Sterne’s 21^st and Goldstein’s 19^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

• Associate Alexander V. Alfano: Intellectual Property Law; Litigation – Patent

• Counsel Christina E. Dashe: Intellectual Property Law

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

Read more about Best Lawyers’ methodology here and view the full 2026 guides 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.