ATLANTA (July 1) – Kilpatrick announced today that the Firm has once again earned impressive rankings in the 2026 Legal 500 US, an annual, research-based analysis of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions around the world.

Kilpatrick was recognized across numerous practice areas, with multiple Tier 1 rankings, the top ranking awarded by Legal 500. Over 40 attorneys were singled out for their leadership or key client contributions, including 14 Kilpatrick attorneys who earned specific rankings for their accomplishments and work from the past year.

The Firm received significant commentary throughout the 2026 edition including:

From the Construction overview: ‘Praised for its ‘ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters’, Kilpatrick is frequently instructed by owners, developers and design professionals. With expertise spanning both the public and private sector, the team’s portfolio of work covers both transactional and contentious mandates arising out of manufacturing, energy, and transport infrastructure projects.’

From the Copyright overview: ‘Exceptional expertise, judgment, and communications. Quick turnaround. True partners who give nuanced, practical advice. They internalize the client's needs.’

From the M&A: Middle-Market overview: ‘Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is well regarded for its experience in handling M&A, with the team praised by clients for its ‘highly commercial, business-focused advice’. The group’s strengths lie in advising financial institutions, handling securities matters, and private equity-backed transactions.'

From the Media, Technology and Telecoms overview: 'Technology Transactions overview: ‘With experienced professionals operating from Atlanta, Dallas and Washington DC, the technology, privacy and cybersecurity team at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has deep expertise in a range of matters including licensing agreements, cloud-based services, robotics and data-driven solutions.’

From the Outsourcing overview: ‘Advising international clients and suppliers, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton's multi-office practice is experienced acting on business process, HR, customer relations and facilities outsourcing across jurisdictions. The firm assists clients along the entire lifecycle of an outsourcing transactions, from structuring and drafting to implementation. The firm is also well-versed in ERP implementation and revenue cycle management matters.’

From the Patents: Litigation overview: 'The team combines deep legal knowledge with a genuinely human approach. They are kind, thoughtful, and fully engaged, while remaining approachable and easy to work with. The relationship feels natural rather than transactional, built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to hard work and results. Their work ethic and expertise consistently reflect values I respect and trust.'

From the Patents: Prosecution overview: ‘What sets this practice apart is its ability to remove complexity and friction from the legal process while still remaining highly collaborative. They take the burden of legal strategy and execution off my plate, yet always ensure my perspective is heard and meaningfully incorporated into deliverables. This balance of leadership and listening is rare and deeply valuable to a client.'

From the Trademarks: Litigation overview: ‘The trademark litigation team at Kilpatrick is top notch - the best team I've worked with in my 16-year in-house career. They are experts in their subject matter and offer creative solutions within those legal guardrails. I haven't met other outside lawyers who understand brands and business like they do. They are pragmatic, smart, ethical, professional, diligent, creative, and collaborative.’

From the Trademarks: Non-Contentious overview: ‘Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton advises clients on trademark, copyright, and advertising matters across domestic and international markets. The firm handles trademark selection, clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management, alongside licensing, advertising and promotion law, and anti-counterfeiting strategies. The practice also represents clients in trademark and trade dress litigation, as well as ex parte and inter partes proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other international registries.’

Firm practice areas and attorneys are ranked in the following areas:

Construction (including construction litigation) – Tier 1

Ranked attorneys include:

• Brian Corgan (Hall of Fame)
• Robbie Poplin (Leading Partner)
• Gautam Reddy (Next Generation Partners)
• Daniel Swaja (Next Generation Partners)

Copyright

M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500m)

Ranked attorneys include:

• Rich Cicchillo (Hall of Fame)
• Lou Barbieri (Leading Partner)
• Kelsey Donnalley (Next Generation Partner)

Media, Technology and Telecoms: Technology Transactions

Outsourcing

Ranked attorneys include:

• Sonia Baldia (Leading Partner)
• Josh Ganz (Leading Partner)
• Jeffrey Connell (Leading Associate)

Patents: Litigation

Patents: Prosecution (including Re-Examination and Post-Grant Proceedings)

Ranked attorneys include:

• Wab Kadaba (Leading Partner)

Trademarks: Litigation – Tier 1

Ranked attorneys include:

• Charlie Henn (Leading Partner)
• Dennis Wilson (Leading Partner)

Trademarks: Non-Contentious (including Prosecution, Portfolio Management, and Licensing) – Tier 1

Ranked attorneys include:

• Anthony Malutta (Leading Partner)

About Kilpatrick

Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we deliver practical, business-centric solutions built upon strong and enduring connections. To serve our ground-breaking clients, we strive to be at the forefront of client service and on the cutting edge of law and technology.

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