Kirsten Donaldson is an intellectual property (IP) law and policy attorney in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office. Kirsten focuses her practice on patent policy, copyright, trademark, media law, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), trade secret law, and competition and trade policy.

Kirsten helps clients strategically navigate fast-changing rules and IP business realities when representing them before federal agencies, Congress and the courts. She brings a rare, 360-degree perspective shaped by senior roles in private practice, industry and government – translating complex policy and regulatory developments into practical, decision-ready guidance.

Clients rely on Kirsten for clear strategy when the stakes are high. She advances patent goals, protects brands and creative assets, and responds to emerging AI risks by advocating for clients in support of strong IP protections. Through collaboration, she builds coalitions, prepares leaders for high-visibility engagements and keeps teams focused on the outcome that matters most: moving the business forward.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Kirsten served in executive legal and public policy leadership roles for national and global industry associations and represented Fortune 100 companies on IP issues in private practice. She served with distinction on Capitol Hill as the first legislative director and counsel for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, and she also worked on IP and antitrust issues for former U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Chair John Conyers. For more than 17 years, Kirsten has worked on every major IP legislation and regulation, demonstrating her extensive experience navigating and advocating within legislative, regulatory and legal landscapes.