The New York Law Journal has announced the finalists for its 2025 New York Legal Awards, and we’re pleased to share that Lieff Cabraser has been named a finalist in two categories: Labor and Employment Litigation Department of the Year and Products Liability/Mass Torts Litigation Department of the Year.
Super Lawyers has released its annual report on Northern California attorneys, recognizing those who “demonstrate the highest degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.” This year, twenty-eight Lieff Cabraser attorneys were named Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. In addition, Elizabeth J. Cabraser and Kelly M. Dermody were selected among the “Top 100 Super Lawyers,” as well
Additionally, Lieff Cabraser attorneys Annie Wanless and Sarah Zandi were named finalists for “Most Promising Newcomer” We’re proud to share that The Recorder has named Lieff Cabraser partner Richard M. Heimann as one of four recipients of its 2025 California Legal Awards “Lifetime Achievement” honor, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the legal profession. A “lawyer’s
We are proud to share that our firm was recognized as a 2025 Defender of Justice at Equal Rights Advocates’ (ERA) Annual Gala Luncheon on June 5, 2025, held at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco.
Law360 has published an in-depth profile (subscription required) of Lieff Cabraser partner Michael W. Sobol, chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice group and a 2025 “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar.” The annual award recognizes lawyers who “not only excel in the courtroom in large-scale litigation, but also take on leadership roles at their firms.” Michael
Lawdragon legal magazine has released its 2025 list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers,” recognizing top attorneys who, in its words:
International legal research and analysis provider Chambers and Partners has published its annual Chambers USA Guide, and we are proud to share that Lieff Cabraser partners Elizabeth Cabraser, Kelly Dermody, and Annika K. Martin have received Chambers Band 1 rankings—the top tier awarded by Chambers USA.
The Daily Journal has published its annual listing of “Top Women Lawyers in California,” which includes a 16th-time selection for Lieff Cabraser Partner Elizabeth J. Cabraser and a 10th-time selection for San Francisco office Managing Partner Kelly M. Dermody. The Top Women Lawyers award recognizes “exemplary female attorney trailblazers and change makers doing cutting-edge legal work in their field.”
Law360 has named Lieff Cabraser partner Michael W. Sobol a “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar” for 2025. The publication recognized 11 plaintiffs’ attorneys for their extraordinary work over the last 18 months, “handling a variety of class actions, shareholder disputes and fiduciary duty actions. Collectively, they’ve earned thousands of plaintiffs, from home sellers to victims of sexual assault,
Elizabeth Cabraser and Phong-Chau Nguyen are recognized as winners for Elite Women and Rising Star awards, respectively The National Law Journal has announced the finalists for its 2025 “Elite Trial Lawyers” awards, and we are pleased to announce that Lieff Cabraser has been named a finalist for “Plaintiffs Firm of the Year.”