Susan M. Holden of SiebenCarey was inducted as a Fellow into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a top honor in the legal field. Only 500 lawyers nationwide hold this title, including 19 in Minnesota, recognizing excellence, ethics, and dedication to the Rule of Law.

Epiq launched an agentic AI platform for the legal industry, merging proprietary and third-party tech with expert support. It boosts decision-making and efficiency, supports legal workflows, and integrates into the Epiq Service Cloud for use in contracts, litigation, compliance, and more.

MZLS, a Puerto Rico and D.C.-based law firm, formalized its leadership to support growth. Retired Justice Edgardo Rivera García becomes spokesperson, marking a milestone in Puerto Rico's legal field and boosting the firm's public legal engagement.

Five Bracewell LLP partners were named in Lawdragon’s 2025 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide for excellence in international arbitration and litigation, especially in energy: Calvert, Duffy, Gilbert, Gusy, and Meade, from offices in London and New York.

Womble Bond Dickinson Partner Greg Lawrence, based in Baltimore, D.C., and New York, has been appointed to The West Liberty University Foundation Board. He handles complex civil litigation, white-collar cases, and regulatory matters nationally and internationally.

Katten had 12 Private Wealth partners ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide, earning six practice rankings. Joshua Rubenstein received four individual honors, including three top-tier. Parker Taylor made his debut with recognition in Private Wealth Law.

Kaplan Fox welcomes top trial lawyers Ariana J.Tadler and A.J. de Bartolomeo as Of Counsel. Tadler returns to her career roots at the firm, while de Bartolomeo brings 20+ years of co-counsel experience in major class action cases.

Michael Zogby, partner-in-charge of B&T's NJ and Philadelphia offices, was named to the NJBIZ 2025 Law Power List for legal excellence, leadership, and public service. He led major East Coast growth and was also named NJ Law Journal’s 2024 Office Managing Partner of the Year

Bradley’s Roy D. Campbell III, a retired partner, has been named the 2024-25 recipient of the Mississippi Bar’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Campbell was presented with the award at the Mississippi Bar’s annual meeting on July 11.

Ward and Smith attorney Alex Dale was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the NC School of Science and Mathematics. Confirmed by the UNC Board of Governors, he will serve a four-year term supporting the school’s STEM-focused mission and statewide educational impact.

Bradley welcomed Allison S. Cook as a partner in its Banking & Financial Services Practice Group, enhancing growth in the Atlanta office. She was formerly a leading partner in the Payments Systems team at an AmLaw 200 firm with offices in Atlanta and D.C.

The National Law Review and INSIDE Public Accounting launch NLR x IPA Accounting News, a monthly newsletter delivering accounting news, insights, and data to legal professionals and accounting-adjacent service providers.

Greenberg Traurig earned recognition in The Legal 500 United States 2025, with 188 attorneys and 46 practices honored for providing innovative legal counsel. Rankings are based on client feedback, firm submissions, interviews, and independent research.

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is pleased to announce that Vikas Khanna, former Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, has joined the firm as Chair of its White Collar Practice Group, based in the firm’s Newark office.

Samuel Kramer, a global IT and contract lawyer, launched Transaction Advisors Group in Chicago to offer strategic legal advice, structuring, and negotiation of tech-enabled and supply chain contracts.

Womble Bond Dickinson client Doctor’s Best Inc. secured a full victory in the Ninth Circuit on July 15, affirming no trademark infringement. The Womble team, led by Warren Bleeker, included John Carson, Chris Underwood, Stacy Goodwin, and Linda Bolter

Ward and Smith attorney Avery Locklear has been appointed Treasurer of the UNC Pembroke Board of Visitors for a two-year term. A member since November 2024, she has actively supported alumni, business, and policy engagement and contributed to key university initiatives.

Greenberg Traurig’s Reena Bajowala was named Vice-Chair and Chairperson-Elect of the ABA’s Cybersecurity and Technology Law Committee for 2025. A former Business Law Fellow, she’ll help lead programming and strategy on cybersecurity, privacy, and tech law issues.

Jackson Lewis has named Kathleen A. McGinley as the new office managing principal in Baltimore. She will also continue as litigation manager, bringing extensive experience defending employers in a wide range of employment law matters in court, arbitration, and before agencies.

NAWL's 2025 Annual Meeting takes place July 23–24 at the Hilton Chicago, themed Rising Together: Strength Through Unity. Join for sessions, networking, and inspiration with the national community.

Jason Karlov, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Entertainment, Media and Sports group, was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Sports Lawyers Power List for 2025. He was honored for high-profile dealmaking and managing music rights for 60+ pro teams across major sports leagues.

PPO Abogados and Indacochea & Asociados merged to form PPO Indacochea, Bolivia’s first major full-service law firm, aiming to lead in investment, innovation, and sustainable development.

Ward and Smith announces Co-Managing Directors Brad Evans and Devon Williams have been named to Business North Carolina’s 2025 Power List, honoring the state's most influential leaders across diverse industries

GlassRatner, a top provider of advisory services, has returned to operating under its own brand after being acquired by TorQuest Partners from B. Riley Financial earlier today

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that Labor and Employment attorneys X. Lightfoot, Emily Massey, and Devon Williams have become North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Employment Law.