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 fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; 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.

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  • Advertising Law
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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A Decade of Excellence


by Joseph Begonis

Nine firms weigh in on issues that will shape the legal industry in 2020.

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Supportive Organizational Leadership


by J. Henry Walker IV

Those at the pinnacle of the profession owe it to their law firms—and themselves—to support talented attorneys in ways that ensure success.

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How Patents Will Change Under the "New" Supreme Court


by Jamie L. Graham

Patent law is one more area up for debate with changes coming to the Supreme Court.

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Bringing Cloud Liability Down to Earth


by Jim Steinberg and Lance McCord

Unlike most traditionally licensed software, cloud solutions also put the customer at risk by transmitting, storing, and processing the customer’s data outside of the customer’s networks.

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