Rudy Gaines

Rudy Gaines is the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Brooks Pierce. He is responsible for strategic client development activities across the firm, focusing on elevating brand visibility and enhancing reputation among key constituencies. He works closely with attorneys to develop and implement their business development plans. He brings local, national and international market intelligence. 

Before joining Brooks Pierce, Rudy was the president of Creative Business Growth where he collaborated with law firms, practice groups and attorneys across the country on all phases of business development, marketing and personal branding. Rudy previously worked as Client Service Director at Womble Bond Dickinson, where he worked with many attorneys across multiple offices/practice groups on marketing and business strategy, pitch messaging, and tactical approach to prospective clients. 

Education

Auburn University, BFA/Directing 

Professional & Civic Activities

Board of Directors, North Carolina IP Alliance – Co-Chair Ecosystem Collaboration 

Leader, International Trademark Association – Pathway to Speakership working group 

Twitch Host – Open for Rizzness. Weekly Twitch interview stream sponsored by the International Trademark Association

Author: In-House Confidential – Forthcoming book, and column for World Trademark Review. Interviews of corporate counsel anonymously and off the record 

Emcee/Writer – Lifetime Achievement Awards, Auburn, University, Auburn, AL 

Podcast Host – Brand and New. International Trademark Association. Episodes airing 2026 

Feature Writer – Harbert Business Magazine 

Public Speaking – Various organizations, Public Speaking, Personal Branding, Business Development