The WTR 1000, which annually highlights the world’s top trademark law firms and leading trademark professionals, ranks Adams and Reese among the “Recommended Law Firms in Tennessee,” and five of the law firm’s attorneys as “Recommended Individuals in Tennessee.”
The 2025 WTR 1000 edition includes Adams and Reese attorneys Mitch Boult, Haverly MacArthur, Edward Playfair, Kristina Montanaro Schrader, and Maia Woodhouse.
The WTR 1000, published by World Trademark Review, is a trusted resource in the trademark community, identifying the top firms and individuals who set the standard in trademark practice, safeguard brand identity, build consumer trust, and drive commercial success. The WTR 1000 also serves as a critical tool for brand owners, offering comprehensive insights into the practitioners and firms that excel in delivering world-class trademark counsel.
Now in its 15th year, this year’s guide spans 90 jurisdictions, and WTR researchers analyzed thousands of client references and conducted over 1,000 interviews, with input from some of the world’s biggest brand owners, law firms, and agencies.
In the 2025 rankings, WTR research includes the following insight about Adams and Reese:
“Adams and Reese has a sterling trademark team, serving international brands from the retail and consumer goods space, with specializations in the internet and food and beverage sectors. The firm has a strong reputation for its ability to provide holistic support for clients, and charismatic team leader Reber Mitch Boult consistently responds to his clients’ needs. He delivers practical, innovative, and effective solutions to his clients, focusing on global brand management and strategic guidance. Kristina Schrader is the go-to attorney for all anti-counterfeiting matters. Handing enforcement and litigation, Maia Woodhouse joins her colleagues in this year’s WTR 1000. Montanaro Schrader and Woodhouse are perfectly paired to ensure clients can execute business strategies to a high standard, working together towards their goals and advising on every stage of brand strategy. Adding to the trademark team’s strength are seasoned practitioners Edward Playfair and Haverly MacArthur, who have reputations for consistently producing effective counsel to clients on a global scale.”
The Adams and Reese Trademark Team devises commercial and legal tactics to drive brand value, fortify brand strength, and lower the cost of global trademark portfolios. Internationally recognized, the team has garnered acclaim from clients and attorney rating services alike, serving corporate clients worldwide, including in Europe, Asia, South America, and across North America.