Marshall Gerstein Elevates Three Attorneys as Partners
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP announces the election of three attorneys to the firm’s partnership: Thomas R. Burns, Matthew M. Jorge, and Stephen J. Kudla. Their elevation, effective Jan. 1, 2025, reflects a track record of excellent legal results and commitment to client service. Marshall Gerstein provides sophisticated intellectual property (IP) advice and legal services to many of the world’s largest, most innovative businesses, research institutions, universities, and entrepreneurs.
“We are excited to welcome these extremely talented lawyers to our partnership,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Marshall Gerstein’s managing partner. “Each has demonstrated the ability to drive results for our clients, and their leadership and dedication to our firm values have made a lasting impact. We look forward to their future contributions and their roles in shaping our firm.”
Tom Burns represents biotech and pharmaceutical clients in patent litigation. He has extensive experience with Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA patent litigation and has handled numerous matters involving a wide variety of technologies and industries – from pharma formulations and pharmacokinetics to recombinant DNA. Tom earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and his law degree from Boston University School of Law.
Matt Jorge is a go-to intellectual property advisor for leading innovators, including the legal teams at numerous cutting-edge technology companies. Matt develops and manages U.S. and global IP strategies in diverse industries, and his clients run the gamut from aeronautics and automotive to life sciences, including therapeutics, wellness, genomics, and medical devices. He graduated from Michigan State University and DePaul University College of Law.
Stephen Kudla provides strategic guidance to sophisticated clients performing cutting-edge innovations in technological fields such as machine learning, optical systems, surgical systems, and advanced data processing. Stephen has successfully managed U.S. and international prosecution matters encompassing a wide variety of complex issues. He earned two undergraduate degrees from Louisiana State University and his law degree from The George Washington University Law School.