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Houston Harbaugh Announces Promotions for 2026

February 2, 2026

Houston Harbaugh is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Attorney Acacia B. Perko to Shareholder. On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Directors, promotions are effective January 1, 2026:

The promotion is from the firm’s key practice areas of Litigation and Intellectual Property.

“We congratulate Acacia on her hard work and dedication in achieving this well-earned promotion. We are excited to have her as a partner and know she will continue her high level of success as she moves to this next step in her career.” said Alex W. Thomson, President of Houston Harbaugh.

Houston Harbaugh’s Newest Shareholders

Acacia B. Perko

Acacia is a Business, IP, and AI Trial Lawyer with 14 years of experience litigating high-stakes cases in state and federal courts. She combines a broad-based litigation background with a national focus on the emerging legal challenges of Artificial Intelligence. As a co-author of Houston Harbaugh’s “Defending the Algorithm™” series, Acacia serves as a lead strategist for companies navigating the intersection of traditional business disputes and emerging technology.

Acacia’s practice is built on a deep foundation in Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secret Law, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Law and Insurance Defense. An accomplished advocate with extensive first and second-chair trial experience, she is licensed in state and federal courts in both Pennsylvania and Ohio, representing a diverse range of regional and national clients through all phases of litigation and appellate advocacy.

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