Wab Kadaba is a partner and chair of the intellectual property department at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton in Atlanta. The department, which has 325 lawyers firmwide, is one of the three largest of its kind in the nation, according to his nominator essay.

“Recognized for his outstanding record as a patent litigator, clients rely on Wab’s savvy representation to defend their interests and help them implement their business strategy,” the essay said. “In 2021, Wab helped his clients settle several high-stakes matters. For example, Wab led a team representing Cox Communications in a case with a significant amount of potential liability involving Cox’s clients, Wynn Casinos and Caesars.