World Intellectual Property Review | Alston & Bird Hires McKool Tech Litigator as Partner

Ted Stevenson is noted for joining the firm as a patent litigation partner in the Dallas office, John Haynes and Darren Hauck are quoted on his joining, and Mike Newton is mentioned.

Alston & Bird has bolstered its patent litigation capabilities with the addition of Ted Stevenson as a partner in the firm’s Dallas office. Arriving from McKool Smith, Stevenson is a first-chair trial lawyer and registered patent attorney who focuses on intellectual property and competition cases for a marquee list of companies in the telecommunications and technology industries worldwide.

Alston & Bird attorneys continue to be recognized and honored by Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in key markets around the world. Notably, the 265 Alston & Bird attorneys recognized by the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® includes 22 first-time honorees; all 11 of the firm’s U.S. offices and 69 practice areas are represented.

Alston & Bird has been recognized by Patexia as a market leader for patent litigation. In its 2025 Patent Litigation Report identifying the top 250 patent litigation law firms and attorneys, Alston & Bird is recognized among the top 10 most active firms and top 15 best-performing firms.

Twenty Alston & Bird attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America list. This annual list recognizes lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in their established litigation practice and participate in cutting-edge litigation.