We are pleased to announce that Law360 has named Lieff Cabraser partner Sean A. Petterson a Rising Star in Class Action Law for 2026 (subscription). Law360’s Rising Stars are attorneys “under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.” After reviewing more than 1,100 submissions, a team of editors selected 164 honorees; Sean is one of only five class action law practitioners in the U.S. to make the list.

Law360 will publish a short profile of Sean along with the other honorees in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to Sean on this prestigious recognition!

About Sean A. Petterson

A partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office, Sean A. Petterson specializes in cybersecurity/data privacy, securities, and consumer protection litigation. He represents plaintiffs in nationwide data breach class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, and other complex cases, including matters involving biometric privacy and consumer protection laws.

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