Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies. As one of a handful of law firms focused on serving the world’s most groundbreaking companies, we always strive to be at the forefront, from creating a best-in-class client experience to proactively addressing challenges and seizing opportunities on the cutting edge of law and technology. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we do things differently from our peers because we put people first. Our highly skilled and intellectually curious team delivers practical, business-centric solutions built upon unusually strong and enduring connections with our clients and collaboration with each other. With a foundation of 160 years of success, we are steadfastly future-focused, driving innovation while cultivating genuine relationships. We’re optimistic about the future and invest in the success of our clients, our people, our firm, and our communities.
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
PRACTICE AREAS: 70
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 190
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 117
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PRACTICE AREAS: 70
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 190
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 117
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Alton L. Absher
Alton L. Absher III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alton L., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alton L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Regan Adamson
Regan Adamson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Regan, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John W. Alden
John W. Alden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John W., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John C. Alemanni
John C. Alemanni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. John C., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hayley R. Ambler
Hayley R. Ambler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Hayley R., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayley R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stuart C. Atwell
Stuart C. Atwell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Stuart C., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sonia Baldia
Sonia Baldia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Sonia, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Top Listed overall Awards
- Top Listed in the United States in Information Technology Law with 7 lawyers
- Top Listed in the United States in Securities Regulation with 8 lawyers
- Top Listed in the United States in Trademark Law with 20 lawyers
- Top Listed in the United States in Venture Capital Law with 11 lawyers
Top Listed state Awards
- Top Listed in North Carolina in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Communications Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Corporate Compliance Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Corporate Governance Law with 6 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Information Technology Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Intellectual Property Law with 7 lawyers
- Top Listed in North Carolina in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Litigation - Construction with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Litigation - Intellectual Property with 19 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Patent Law with 8 lawyers
- Top Listed in Colorado in Patent Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Patent Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in North Carolina in Securities Regulation with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Securities Regulation with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Technology Law with 10 lawyers
- Top Listed in Georgia in Trademark Law with 12 lawyers
- Top Listed in Illinois in Venture Capital Law with 5 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Commercial Litigation with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Commercial Litigation with 8 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Communications Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Corporate Compliance Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Corporate Governance Law with 6 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Corporate Law with 6 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Information Technology Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Intellectual Property Law with 7 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Litigation - Construction with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Litigation - Intellectual Property with 7 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Litigation - Intellectual Property with 19 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Patent Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Denver in Patent Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Patent Law with 8 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Patent Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Securities Regulation with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Securities Regulation with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Technology Law with 10 lawyers
- Top Listed in Atlanta in Trademark Law with 12 lawyers
- Top Listed in Winston-Salem in Venture Capital Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Chicago in Venture Capital Law with 5 lawyers
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Insights
The Top Big Law Firms Shaping the Future
by David L. Brown
Amidst tech and political drama, summer associates grade the best
Virtual Patchwork
by Michael Breslin and Stephen Anstey
Explore the fragmented AI regulatory landscape in the U.S., as federal and state laws attempt to govern AI technologies. Learn more about the challenges.
FEATURED IN BEST LAW FIRMS
The Virtuous Cycle: Servant Leadership in a Law Firm
by J. Henry Walker IV
Inculcating an ethic of servant leadership in a law firm, no matter how big or small, isn’t just an exercise in feel-good jargon. It’s a tried-and-true precept (with military origins) that can offer enormous benefits to partners, associates and clients alike.
A Beautiful Mind: Motown Beginnings, Top Dealmaker
by Sara Collin
Motown scion Farah Fakir Cook has achieved her own stardom away from the klieg lights, helping clients navigate ever-changing currents in intellectual property and technology. One crucial topic looms especially large for her in the years ahead: How current law will contend with the rise of artificial intelligence.
FEATURED IN BEST LAW FIRMS
To Serve and to Lead: The Importance of Teamwork in the Law
by J. Henry Walker IV
Effective teamwork is more important than ever in the modern law firm, and it’s the almost oxymoronically named “servant leaders” who make it happen. Here’s a primer.
Riders on the Storm
by J. Henry Walker IV
Important players within any organization must remember their crucial role in perilous times—and strive to exemplify the principles of “servant leadership.”
A Decade of Excellence
by Joseph Begonis
Nine firms weigh in on issues that will shape the legal industry in 2020.
