Sterne Kessler Named Among “Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For” and “Best Law Firms for Intellectual Property” in Annual Vault Survey

Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has once again earned recognition in multiple categories as a “Best Midsize Law Firm to Work For” and is among the “Best Law Firms for Intellectual Property” in this year’s annual Vault Survey. This is the second year in a row that Sterne Kessler has earned a top 20 spot among eligible law firms of all sizes in the intellectual property category in the 2026 guide. The Vault rankings are obtained through the company’s Annual Associate Survey conducted from January 2025 through March 2025.

Vault editors highlight Sterne Kessler’s reputation, “For top-of-the-line intellectual property work in close proximity to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, it’s tough to beat Sterne Kessler and its sole office in Washington, DC.”

The firm earned accolades in the following categories among the top midsize law firms:

• Formal Training (Top 15)
• Inclusion (Top 15)
• Wellness (Top 15)
• Technology & Innovation (Top 20)
• Selectivity (Top 25)

Learn more about Vault’s “Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For” rankings and methodology here. View Sterne Kessler’s firm profile on the Vault website here. Learn more about career opportunities for lawyers, other IP professionals, and staff on our Careers page 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.