Kara McBride Named to Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40”
We are pleased to announce that Lieff Cabraser partner Katherine “Kara” McBride has been named to Bloomberg Law’s 2026 “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” list.
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
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.
Lieff Cabraser Named Finalist for 2026 New York Legal Awards
Law.com and The New York Law Journal have announced the finalists for the 2026 New York Legal Awards, and we’re pleased to share that Lieff Cabraser has been named a finalist for Products Liability/Mass Torts Litigation Department of the Year.
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,”
Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Honored at the 2026 California Legal Awards
Law.com/The Recorder celebrated the 2026 California Legal Awards at an awards dinner on June 24 at the Sheraton Grand in Los Angeles.
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.
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
Law360 Profiles Elizabeth Cabraser, 2026 “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar”
Law360 has published an in-depth profile (subscription required) of Lieff Cabraser partner Elizabeth Cabraser, one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ lawyers and a 2026 “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar.” The annual award recognizes attorneys who have achieved extraordinary success in high-stakes litigation while demonstrating exceptional leadership within their firms and the broader legal profession.
Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation” List
Lawdragon legal magazine has published its fourth annual “Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation” list, recognizing lawyers who “are the future of the law. And, in many respects, the now.” The publication honors attorneys whose talent, dedication, and accomplishments distinguish them among the profession’s emerging leaders.