Press Releases Index

Steven Adamczyk, a partner at Varnum, has been named a 2025 Top Lawyer in Real Estate Law by Naples Illustrated. He advises clients across Florida on real estate matters, governance, compliance, and more, and leads certification courses for board members

The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Womble Bond Dickinson Partner Constantine Marantidis one of its Valley 200—the publication’s annual list of the 200 most influential leaders in the Greater San Fernando Valley region.

Bradley attorneys Beau Byrd, Ann Cargile and Rod Clement were named to the list of 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers. Honorees are selected after an extensive review of the impact of the attorney, including an emphasis on recent matters handled and input from editorial advisors in the industry.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) was named Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, giving him key influence over U.S. national security, FEMA, and disaster preparedness. Known for bipartisanship, he brings cybersecurity and emergency management expertise.

Winstead PC is pleased to announce that David Fowler Johnson has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as a 2026 “Lawyer of the Year.” This honor is a testament to David’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his work as a leading authority in fiduciary litigation.

Saxton & Stump named ex-federal prosecutor Timothy M. Stengel as shareholder and co-chair of its Investigations, White Collar and Criminal Defense Group, boosting its white collar and regulatory defense work. He joins co-chairs Mark E. Cedrone and Hon. Christopher C. Conner (Ret.).

Katten promoted 11 attorneys to partner, effective September 1. Chair Gil M. Soffer praised their legal skills, client relationships, and contributions to the firm, expressing confidence in their continued role in delivering top-tier service and strategic counsel.

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Wilmington-based labor and employment attorney Will Oden has been named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Employment Law Power List for the second consecutive year. Will was one of just 28 attorneys recognized statewide for leadership and significant contributions to their field and practice of law in North Carolina

Barnes & Thornburg added Tim Van Hal in Nashville and Jeff Connor in Dallas to support complex transactions. Van Hal focuses on cross-border M&A and healthcare, while Connor brings private equity and hedge fund expertise, backed by prior in-house counsel experience.

Varnum partner Sara Bennett has been appointed to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Developments and Advancements in Transportation Technology Law.

Jackson Lewis P.C. announced that over 180 of its attorneys are recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, honoring early-career lawyers for excellence. Selections are based on peer review, expertise, and professional standing.

Three Bracewell LLP partners were named to Lawdragon’s 2025 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers: K. Brock Bailey and Christie L. Latimer in Dallas for real estate, and Aaron P. Roffwarg in Houston for real estate and energy-related construction.

OS is proud to announce that six of its lawyers are included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Buckfire Law is proud to have nine lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2026. Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are peer-reviewed and voted on. The peer-review methodology captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues.

Katten announced today that 80 attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The guide recognizes associates and notable lawyers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Greenberg Traurig leads the 2026 Best Lawyers in America rankings, with 625+ attorneys listed, including 29 named “Lawyer of the Year.” Over 255 are also recognized in Ones to Watch for early-career excellence, the most of any firm in the guide.

Register now for the 20th ICC New York Conference on International Arbitration, set for 19 Sept 2025. Highlights include a two-part session on costs decisions, featuring a live mock ICC award scrutiny and a panel on best practices and pitfalls in cost allocation.

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is proud to announce that 103 attorneys are included in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among the accolades von Briesen received: four attorneys were named "Lawyer of the Year", nine lawyers are listed for the first time and 19 attorneys are listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is pleased to announce that seven lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America” in the following practice areas:

Ward and Smith attorney Amy Wooten has been named Vice Chair of the NC Bar Association’s 2026 Insurance Section CLE Planning Committee. She previously helped organize the 2025 CLE program on insurance law, which drew statewide participation.

Jessica Draper, Samia Kirmani and Richard Vitarelli, along with Jackson Lewis' litigation practice, were recognized for excellence in “Announcing the 2025 Winners and Finalists for the New England Legal Awards,” published by the Connecticut Law Tribune.

Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Feeding America® In one year, Jackson Lewis offices nationwide have helped provide nearly 2 million meals* to neighbors in need, contributing to the 5.9 billion meals distributed by the Feeding America network in 2024 and reaching 40 million people across every U.S. community.

Bradley has added Jeffrey M. Harvey as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Dallas. With the arrival of Mr. Harvey in Dallas, the firm has added 29 attorneys in Texas over the last year and now has more than 140 attorneys who are licensed in the state.

Holtzman Vogel has named Elizabeth Price Foley as Partner in its D.C. and Miami offices. Foley, an expert in constitutional law and litigation, joins from prior roles at an AmLaw 100 firm, a law boutique, and the Institute for Justice.

We are proud to congratulate Joel R. Rosenberg, Esq. and Ksenia Cutler, Esq. on being named among the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in New Jersey list for 2024 by Top Verdict. This honor reflects their exceptional work on this case, as well as the time, care, and commitment they bring to every client and case.