Phong-Chau G. Nguyen Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List” for 2026

Benchmark Litigation, the “definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers,” has announced this year’s Benchmark 40 & Under Hot List, which includes a 9th-time selection for Lieff Cabraser partner Phong-Chau G. Nguyen. The annual list recognizes top emerging talent in litigation across the United States and Canada.

2026-08-11T17:48:26+00:00August 11th, 2026|Awards|

Law360 Names Sean Petterson a 2026 Rising Star for Class Action Law

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

2026-08-03T21:18:15+00:00August 3rd, 2026|Awards|

Nine Lieff Cabraser Lawyers Named to the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers” Guide

We are pleased to share that nine Lieff Cabraser partners have been named to this year’s “Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers” guide: Lin Y. Chan, Kelly M. Dermody, Rachel Geman, Dean M. Harvey, Daniel M. Hutchinson, Michelle Lamy, Daniel Seltz, Anne B. Shaver, and Tiseme Zegeye.

2026-07-28T18:36:13+00:00July 28th, 2026|Awards|

28 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

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 have been named Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. In addition, Kelly M. Dermody and Lin Y. Chan were selected among the “Top 100 Super Lawyers,”

2026-06-30T18:34:30+00:00June 30th, 2026|Awards|

Germany’s Best Lawyers 2026: Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt Recognize Dr. Katharina Kolb and Dr. Christoph von Laufenberg

We’re pleased to share that the 2026 edition of the prestigious Germany’s Best Lawyers rankings, published jointly by Handelsblatt and U.S. publisher Best Lawyers, includes Munich office Managing Partner Dr. Katharina Kolb in Antitrust and Competition Law and Counsel Dr. Christoph von Laufenberg in the Ones to Watch category for Dispute Resolution.

2026-06-18T18:09:56+00:00June 18th, 2026|Awards|

Daily Journal Names Elizabeth Cabraser, Kelly Dermody, and Lexi Hazam as “Top Women Lawyers in California” for 2026

The Daily Journal has published its annual listing of “Top Women Lawyers in California,” which includes a 17th-time selection for firm partner Elizabeth Cabraser, an 11th-time selection for San Francisco office Managing Partner  Kelly Dermody, and a 4th-time selection for firm partner Lexi Hazam, Chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Personal Injury and Mass Tort practice group. The Top

2026-06-12T22:10:31+00:00June 10th, 2026|Awards|