Twenty-two Alston & Bird attorneys have been named “IP Stars” by Managing IP in its 2026 rankings of the world’s leading intellectual property practitioners and practices.
The publication also ranked four Alston & Bird IP practices as leaders at the national level and three at the state level.
The Alston & Bird attorneys named IP Stars are:
- Keith Broyles – Patent (National & Georgia)
- Erik Carlson – Notable Practitioner (National & California)
- Natalie Clayton – Patent (National & New York)
- Theresa Conduah – Notable Practitioner (National & California)
- Jason Cooper – Patent (National & Georgia)
- Chris Douglas – Patent (National & North Carolina)
- Philip Ducker – Patent (National & California)
- Michael Elkin – Trademark & Copyright (National & New York)
- Mary Grace Gallagher – Rising Star (National & Georgia)
- Jennifer Golinveaux – Trademark & Copyright (National & California)
- Guy Gosnell – Patent (National & North Carolina)
- John Haynes – Patent (National & Georgia)
- Bob Lee – Patent & Trademark (National & Georgia)
- Mike Newton – Patent (National & Texas)
- Sarah Parker – Rising star (National & Georgia)
- Scott Pivnick – Patent (National & District of Columbia)
- Edward Poplawski – Patent (National & California)
- Jason Rosenberg – Trademark (National & Georgia)
- Nadya Sand – Trademark (National & Georgia)
- Ted Stevenson – Patent (National & Texas)
- David Stewart – Trademark & Copyright (National & Georgia)
- Adam Swain – Patent (National & District of Columbia)
The Alston & Bird IP practices ranked nationally are:
- Copyright & Related Rights: Notable
- ITC Litigation: Tier 1
- Patent Disputes: Tier 3
- PTAB Litigation: Tier 3
The Alston & Bird IP practices ranked statewide are:
- Georgia – Intellectual Property: Highly Recommended
- North Carolina – Intellectual Property: Highly Recommended
- Texas – Intellectual Property: Recommended
Managing IP is the premier news and analysis service catering to intellectual property professionals worldwide. The publication bases its individual attorney and practice rankings on client and peer recommendations and research across more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide.