John Adkisson

Adkisson, who is a principal in the firm's Twin Cities office and an elected member of the firm's Management Committee, was nominated to become CEO after a yearlong selection and succession planning process. Adkisson was elected by a vote of the firm's principals on Feb. 20 2020.

Adkisson joined Fish in 2001 and has been a trial attorney for 24 years, specializing in patent infringement litigation with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals and biosimilars. He has served as the Managing Group Leader for the firm's 200-plus lawyer litigation group for the past three years. Although the role of President and CEO will require a serious time commitment, Adkisson plans to maintain his litigation practice.