Our Legal Leadership
Julian V. Sterling
MANAGING PARTNER
Elena R. Vance
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Marcus Thorne
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LEAD
Sarah L. Chen
CORPORATE COUNSEL
A Legacy of Excellence
A chronological record of the landmark cases and strategic milestones that define our firm's formidable reputation.
2024
Global IP Expansion
Firm Milestone
Successfully navigated the cross-border intellectual property acquisition for a Fortune 500 tech conglomerate, establishing our firm as a leader in international corporate law.
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Cross-Border M&A
IP Portfolio Audit
2015
Supreme Court Victory
Case Victory
Secured a landmark ruling in patent litigation that redefined digital ownership rights, setting a precedent still cited in modern intellectual property disputes.
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Patent Defense
Digital Rights Act
2010
Summit Crest Founding
Firm Milestone
The inception of Summit Crest Partners with a mission to provide sophisticated, editorial-grade legal counsel to the world's most innovative corporate entities.
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Charter Formation