Sterne Kessler Recognized as a CareFirst Healthy Business – Gold Level

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2026) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has been recognized as a CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Business – Gold Level, recognizing the firm’s sustained commitment to supporting employee health and well-being through comprehensive benefits, accessible care, and a workplace culture that prioritizes wellness. The firm received this achievement at the CareFirst Healthy Business Awards ceremony held on June 4, 2026.

This recognition reflects the firm’s long-term investment in programs and resources designed to help employees thrive. Sterne Kessler provides a comprehensive benefits program that includes robust healthcare coverage, workplace flexibility, family and parental leave, and one of the first onsite Wellness Centers in its Washington, D.C., office. Staffed by a licensed Nurse Practitioner with CloseKnit Primary Care, the Wellness Center offers convenient access to preventive and primary care services, removing barriers to care and reinforcing a culture that encourages employees to prioritize their physical and mental health.

“Wellness at Sterne Kessler is more than a program—it’s embedded in our culture,” said Robert Burger, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director. “This recognition reinforces the value of investing in resources that support our people every day.”

CareFirst Healthy Business recognizes organizations that prioritize health by fostering supportive work environments and investing in initiatives that promote employee wellness.

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.