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Troutman Pepper Locke's Mark Wilhelm Recognized as Rising Leader in Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke's Mark Wilhelm Recognized as Rising Leader in Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40
PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Mark Wilhelm has been named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal, recognizing the region's up-and-coming business leaders.
Chosen for both professional excellence and meaningful community impact, Wilhelm is among 40 honorees selected from more than 300 nominations spanning the health care, legal, nonprofit, real estate, hospitality,
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke's Mark Wilhelm Recognized as Rising Leader in Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40
PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Mark Wilhelm has been named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal, recognizing the region's up-and-coming business leaders.
Chosen for both professional excellence and meaningful community impact, Wilhelm is among 40 honorees selected from more than 300 nominations spanning the health care, legal, nonprofit, real estate, hospitality,and other key industry sectors.
An accomplished corporate attorney, Wilhelm maintains a multifaceted transactional practice representing strategic acquirers and sellers, private equity firms, and other corporate clients in M&A transactions, securities offerings, and general corporate matters.
Known for balancing legal rigor with practical business considerations, he helps clients navigate high-profile, high-stakes decisions efficiently while remaining focused on achieving their broader commercial goals and objectives.
In addition to his client work, Wilhelm is deeply committed to pro bono service. He has represented low-income tenants in disputes with landlords and counseled nonprofit organizations in the negotiation of strategic and commercial transactions, helping mission-driven entities navigate complex legal frameworks.
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Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/troutman-pepper-lockes-mark-wilhelm-recognized-as-rising-leader-in-philadelphia-business-journals-40-under-40/
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Littler: Policy Week in Review - June 5, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - June 5, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
NLRB Chair Murphy and General Counsel Carey Testify at House Subcommittee Hearing
On June 4, the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - June 5, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
NLRB Chair Murphy and General Counsel Carey Testify at House Subcommittee Hearing
On June 4, the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensionsheld a hearing, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair James Murphy and General Counsel Crystal Carey as witnesses to examine the policies and priorities of the NLRB. Chair Allen asked about the timing of an initial contract. GC Carey explained that, from certification, the extensive process of ascertaining, gathering, and responding to information pertaining to the specific employer, industry, and employees, as well as the time needed to draft proposals, can take time and should not be rushed. Chair Walberg, alluding to the imminent House floor vote on the "Faster Labor Contracts Act," stated that the federal government should stay out of union negotiations and not impose contract terms on the parties. Other highlights of the hearing included a discussion on the NLRB's ongoing efforts to clear the backlog of cases and hiring authority to onboard new employees to the field this fiscal year. Click here and here to read the witness testimony and view the hearing here.
Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill to Fund ICE and CBP
The Senate early this morning passed the $69.6 billion reconciliation bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to carry out immigration enforcement operations through 2029 (the end of President Trump's term). The bill passed along a party-line vote of 52-57, with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) as the only Republican "no" vote. The House is expected to vote on the bill next week.
House Appropriations Committee Releases FY27 Labor-H Bill
The House Appropriations Committee released its FY27 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee ("Labor-H"). The bill makes a $3.7 billion cut to the Department of Labor's current funding level. Of note, it eliminates funding for Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) (consistent with the president's Executive Order 14173), the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, and the Women's Bureau. The bill prioritizes funding to expand apprenticeships, grow the American cybersecurity workforce, provide worker training in rural communities, and fund community college training grants. The bill also contains a policy rider barring the NLRB from implementing or funding electronic voting for union representation elections. For additional highlights, read the Subcommittee's summary of the bill here.
House Members Release Bipartisan Discussion Draft to Create Federal AI Framework
On June 4, Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) released a comprehensive discussion draft of the "Great American AI Act," bipartisan legislation to create a federal framework for the regulation of artificial intelligence. The discussion draft is intended to solicit feedback from stakeholders and the public before the bill is formally introduced. Notably, Section 121 preempts any state or local law or regulation targeting the development of AI models and sunsets three years post-enactment of the legislation.
You can read here for a section-by-section of the draft, and read here for the Representatives' op-ed titled, "America Needs One National Framework for Artificial Intelligence."
Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearing on NLRB Nominations
The Senate HELP Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. to consider the nominations of James Macy and David Prouty to be members of the National Labor Relations Board, as well as Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of labor statistics at the Department of Labor. Click here to watch live.
House Expected to Vote on "Faster Labor Contracts Act" Next Week
As previously reported, the "Faster Labor Contracts Act" (FLCA) (S.844/ H.R. 5408) is expected to be on the House floor via a discharge petition for a vote next week, likely June 9 or 10. The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW), a broad-based business coalition, released a white paper, detailing why the FLCA is bad for workers, employers, and the American Economy, and sent a letter, signed by 376 organizations, to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to oppose the legislation.
EEOC Releases New Enforcement Plan for FY25-29
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Thursday issued its new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for FY 2025-2029. As described by the agency, the purpose of the NEP is to focus and coordinate the agency's work and activities, including outreach, public education, technical assistance, enforcement and litigation, to have a sustained impact in advancing equal employment opportunity. Read Littler's ASAP here.
OLMS Enhances Reporting Requirements for Big Unions
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) published a new rule requiring big unions to report more detailed information about their finances. OLMS is a subagency of the U.S. Department of Labor, responsible for overseeing union and employer disclosures. Its new rule creates a new reporting form, the LM-2 Long Form. This new form must be filed by unions with annual revenue of at least $40 million. These unions must separately itemize any source of income of at least $5,000. They must also separately report expenses like foreign transactions, travel expenses, lobbying, and other political activity. The administration says that the new rule will make unions more transparent and more accountable to their members.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Job Protections for Policymaking Employees
By executive order, President Trump reclassified about 8,000 federal employees into a new "Policy/Career" category. Employees in that category will not be covered by standard civil-service rules related to misconduct and poor performance. That means they can be fired more easily. The administration created the new category in February. At the time, it estimated that the category could include as many as 50,000 employees. The order affects a much smaller group, but the group could be expanded later.
Among the employees affected by the order are many senior directors, agency attorneys, budgetary officials, and economists. The administration has argued that these employees help make federal policy and so must be accountable to the president. But critics, including some large labor unions, have accused the administration of politicizing the civil service. Several of them have sued to block the new classification. Their lawsuit is still pending in a federal district court.
DOL Issues Opinion Letters on Overtime Exemptions, Bonuses, and Compensable Time
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division issued new opinion letters that address the following:
* DOL Provides Guidance Related to Pre-Shift Work, Limits on the De Minimis Doctrine, and Timekeeping Rounding Practices
* DOL Opinion Letter Confirms Voluntary Off-Site Travel Does Not Make Meal Periods Compensable
* DOL Confirms Exempt Employees May Be Paid for Performing Nonexempt Work
* DOL Endorses "Bonus Pool" Approach to Calculating Percentage Bonuses
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Authors
Shannon Meade
Executive Director, Workplace Policy Institute
Washington, D.C.
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James A. Paretti
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Alexander T. MacDonald
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Maury Baskin
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-june-5-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler Issues Commentary: Oregon Expands Protections for Immigration Status in the Workplace
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 5, 2026, by senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and associate Colleen O. Munoz:
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Oregon Expands Protections for Immigration Status in the Workplace
Oregon House Bill 4111, effective June 5, 2026, reflects Oregon's continued shift toward protecting immigrant workers by limiting how a change in immigration status can be used in the workplace and how undocumented status can be used in litigation, while explicitly integrating these protections into the state's existing employment discrimination framework
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 5, 2026, by senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and associate Colleen O. Munoz:
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Oregon Expands Protections for Immigration Status in the Workplace
Oregon House Bill 4111, effective June 5, 2026, reflects Oregon's continued shift toward protecting immigrant workers by limiting how a change in immigration status can be used in the workplace and how undocumented status can be used in litigation, while explicitly integrating these protections into the state's existing employment discrimination frameworkunder Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 659A. The law creates a clear prohibition on employers' taking adverse action against employees who update--or attempt to update--their "personal information" following a lawful change in work authorization status, effectively recognizing such updates as a protected activity. This measure is designed to ensure that workers are not penalized for maintaining compliance with federal law or for improving their legal status, while still preserving employers' ability to meet federal employment verification requirements.
While the phrase "personal information following a lawful change in work authorization status" is not defined, a similar law in California, which also uses the phrase "personal information," provides insight into the meaning of this phrase. In 2015, the California legislature amended the law to define "personal information" as "name" and "Social Security number." The California amendment is instructive for how Oregon might apply meaning to the phrase.
Legal Effects of New Legislation
At a practical level, the statute places increased emphasis on consistent and neutral administration of onboarding, reverification, and personnel record processes, as routine immigration-related compliance activities may now give rise to discrimination or retaliation claims if not carefully managed. Employers should ensure that policies, documentation practices, and training clearly distinguish between lawful compliance measures and actions that could be perceived as punitive or inconsistent. The change underscores the importance of administering personnel record processes in a neutral and consistent manner, but it also signals a broader legislative intent to encourage employees to engage with compliance processes without fear of reprisal.
An example of a person/employee receiving a lawful change in work authorization status is when an undocumented employee receives an Employment Authorization Document (EAD or work permit) through a U visa. That person was previously undocumented but may have provided their employer with a fraudulent green card to secure employment. As another example, an undocumented employee may receive a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or through an adult child petition for their parent's green card. In both examples, the employee has changed their status and has received their own Social Security card and/or has their true name on their EAD or green card.
Why does the legislature want to provide this protection to employees? Without such legislation, an employer that has and enforces an "Honesty" policy, may lawfully discharge the employee for previously being dishonest in providing a fraudulent document(s), false name, or false Social Security number. Although many employers refrain from enforcing any "Honesty" policy against anyone presenting papers that appear genuine, there are still some employers that want to enforce their "Honesty" policy. This statute effectively prevents enforcement in circumstances such as those described here.
Legislation's Effect on Litigation
HB 4111 also has significant implications for employment litigation by sharply limiting the admissibility of immigration status evidence in civil proceedings. The law generally bars such evidence unless it is essential to proving a claim or defense, and requires advance confidential motions and in camera judicial review before such evidence may be introduced. Additionally, because these protections are incorporated into ORS Chapter 659A, claims arising from the statute are litigated within Oregon's established employment discrimination framework, including access to compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, and jury trials. Together, these changes are likely to reduce the role of immigration status in discovery and trial strategy while increasing employer exposure under traditional retaliation and discrimination theories, placing a premium on well-documented, compliance-driven employment decisions and careful consideration in advance of evidentiary issues related to immigration status in litigation.
Employers are encouraged to consult with employment and immigration counsel if these issues arise at work or in litigation.
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Authors
Colleen O. Munoz
Associate
Portland
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Bruce Buchanan
Senior Counsel
Nashville
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/oregon-expands-protections-immigration-status-workplace
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP earned continued recognition in the 2026 editions of the Chambers USA Guide and the Chambers Global Guide. In total, the Firm's practices achieved rankings across 40 USA Nationwide and State categories and three Global categories, and Kilpatrick attorneys earned 103 rankings in their respective practice areas.
Kilpatrick clients provided exceptional feedback to Chambers
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP earned continued recognition in the 2026 editions of the Chambers USA Guide and the Chambers Global Guide. In total, the Firm's practices achieved rankings across 40 USA Nationwide and State categories and three Global categories, and Kilpatrick attorneys earned 103 rankings in their respective practice areas.
Kilpatrick clients provided exceptional feedback to Chambersresearchers on the Firm's practice areas and attorneys, including:
* "Kilpatrick distinguishes itself through its efficiency and clarity. The team delivers concise, actionable advice that is directly applicable to our business decisions. Its counsel is practical, responsive, and rooted in a strong understanding of both legal and commercial dynamics, allowing us to move quickly with confidence."
* "The team is highly responsive, thorough in their analysis, and proactive in identifying potential risks before they escalate."
* "Kilpatrick offers true business partners, not just attorneys. The team has extraordinary attention to detail and an excellent balance of practical advice with appropriate legal guidance."
* "Kilpatrick has unquestioned technical mastery, enormous bandwidth, decades of experience integrity and has consummate problem-solvers."
* "Every contact at the firm is knowledgeable and responsive to inquiries and makes me feel as if we are the only client."
* "Kilpatrick provides innovative business advice beyond just legal advice."
* "The firm represents a broad range of clients in different industries on complex trademark matters and, therefore, is able to provide guidance when novel issues present themselves."
* "The creativity from Kilpatrick is fantastic. We often face cutting-edge intellectual property issues, and the fact that they have attorneys who have dealt with one or more of these issues is incredible. The firm is a valued partner to us."
* "Kilpatrick has an incredibly deep roster of attorneys who provide extremely deep and practical advice. They are dependable and process-based in their approach, which ensures the best possible prosecution practice."
* "They are a trusted team that knows my business. I can go to them with anything and get a true strategic partner."
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In 2026, Kilpatrick attorneys earned 16 Band 1, Star Individual, or Eminent Practitioner rankings--Chambers' highest recognition tiers--in their respective practice areas:
* Brian Corgan: Construction (Star Individual)
* Charlie Henn: Intellectual Property (Band 1)
* Clay Wheeler: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 1)
* Darin Gibby: Intellectual Property (Band 1)
* Ford Robertson: Real Estate (Band 1)
* Henry Walker: Litigation: General Commercial (Eminent Practitioner)
* Jennifer Arkowitz: IP: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional (Band 1)
* John Pierce: Energy & Natural Resources (Band 1)
* Joshua Ganz: Technology & Outsourcing (Band 1)
* Lee Mann: Construction (Band 1)
* Martha Sewell: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1)
* Sonia Baldia: Technology & Outsourcing (Band 1)
* Sterling Perkinson: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1)
* Steven Gardner: Intellectual Property (Band 1)
* Wab Kadaba: Intellectual Property (Eminent Practitioner)
* William Dorris: Construction (Band 1)
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Seven Kilpatrick practice areas are ranked Band 1 in the USA Guide:
* Construction (Georgia)
* Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (North Carolina)
* Intellectual Property (Colorado)
* Intellectual Property (Georgia)
* Intellectual Property (North Carolina)
* Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright (USA-Nationwide)
* Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets (California)
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12 Kilpatrick practice areas are ranked nationally in the USA Guide:
* Construction
* Energy Transition
* Environment
* Government Contracts: Highly Regarded
* Hedge Funds
* Impact Investing
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright
* Native American Law
* Outsourcing
* Registered Funds
* Retail
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Eight Kilpatrick attorneys and three practice areas are ranked in the Global Guide:
* Aarti Shah: International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) (USA)
* Brian Axelrad: Impact Investing (USA)
* Dennis Wilson: Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright (USA)
* Joshua Ganz: Outsourcing (USA)
* Kate McCurry: Registered Funds (USA)
* Sindy Ding-Voorhees: Intellectual Property (International Firms) (China)
* Sonia Baldia: Outsourcing (USA)
* Thomas Steed: Registered Funds (USA)
* Intellectual Property: Patent (USA)
* Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright (Band 1) (USA)
* Outsourcing (USA)
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Original text here: https://ktslaw.com/en/insights/news/news%20release/2026/6/kilpatrick%20attorneys%20earn%20103%20rankings%20in%202026%20chambers%20usa%20and%20global%20guides
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky Named to Forbes 2026 "America's Top Women Lawyers" List
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky named to Forbes 2026 "America's Top Women Lawyers" list
Mayer Brown partners Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky have been named to Forbes' inaugural list of "America's Top Women Lawyers." This recognition honors women lawyers who have "reached the pinnacle of a demanding profession and who are reshaping the industry itself."
Britt serves on Mayer Brown's global Management Committee and co-leads the global Antitrust & Competition practice. She has led
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CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky named to Forbes 2026 "America's Top Women Lawyers" list
Mayer Brown partners Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky have been named to Forbes' inaugural list of "America's Top Women Lawyers." This recognition honors women lawyers who have "reached the pinnacle of a demanding profession and who are reshaping the industry itself."
Britt serves on Mayer Brown's global Management Committee and co-leads the global Antitrust & Competition practice. She has lednumerous antitrust cases including some of the largest, most high-profile antitrust cases filed in the US. In recent years, Britt has represented clients in significant antitrust class actions, including defending Indiana Packers, The Big Ten Conference in multiple matters related to name, image, and likeness-related benefits for student-athletes, Delta Dental in multidistrict litigation, and Mid-America Apartments in claims regarding the use of algorithmic prices in rental apartments. She also represents Georgetown University in several high-profile financial aid class actions.
Nicole co-leads Mayer Brown's Supreme Court & Appellate practice. She briefs and argues high-stakes appeals before the US Supreme Court, as well as in federal and state appellate courts across the country. She has argued 32 cases before the Supreme Court and authored briefs in hundreds more--experience that places her among the most accomplished appellate lawyers in the country. Nicole recently represented the players on the US Women's National Soccer Team in their equal-pay appeal against the US Soccer Federation, and she currently represents the Nevada Gaming Control Board its cases against various prediction markets.
Forbes reviewed thousands of nominees in a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process, and selected 200 outstanding women lawyers nationwide based on factors including notable litigation, leadership, client impact, firm and community involvement, and recognition within the broader legal industry.
See the entire "America's Top Women Lawyers" list here (https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-women-lawyers/).
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/06/britt-miller-and-nicole-saharsky-named-to-forbes-2026-americas-top-women-lawyers-list
Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies
National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental and physical health benefits, and more.
This list, in various forms, has existed for more than 40 years
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies
National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental and physical health benefits, and more.
This list, in various forms, has existed for more than 40 yearsand is regarded as a key measure of workplace climates and best practices that benefit working parents and caregivers.
Baker Donelson's high placement on the list is attributable to its industry-leading programs in several areas, including new parent resources, workplace best practices, and benefits and work-life programs.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it speaks to the culture that we have worked so hard to build at our Firm," said Christy Tosh Crider, Baker Women chair. "At Baker Donelson, we believe supporting working parents and caregivers is much more than policies and benefits - it is about building a supportive community where all our people feel empowered to succeed. Through Baker Women's investments in flexibility, development, and advancement, we continue to promote key initiatives that make long-term success possible for all, both professionally and personally."
"In today's talent market, family-friendly benefits have become a business imperative. Organizations that pay attention and invest in policies that support employees both at work and at home are better positioned to attract, engage, and retain top talent," said Subha Barry, President of Seramount.
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About the Methodology
Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies application includes 161 questions related to leave policies, benefits, childcare, advancement programs, work and career flexibility, and more. It surveys the availability and usage of these programs.
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About Baker Donelson
Baker Donelson is a national law firm with more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors representing more than 30 practice areas to serve a wide range of legal needs. Clients receive knowledgeable guidance from experienced, multidisciplined industry and client service teams, all seamlessly connected across more than 20 offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
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About Seramount
Seramount is a global talent services firm that helps HR leaders prepare for the workplace of tomorrow. They have more than four decades of experience creating employee-centric strategies that align with business outcomes for 600 partner organizations. By combining data-driven insights, expert research, advisory services, and innovative technology, they help unlock what's possible with a truly engaged workforce.
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URL: Seramount
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Original text here: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/baker-donelson-named-in-top-10-of-seramounts-2026-100-best-companies
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 6 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas
9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally
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Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm's practice areas and 16 attorneys.
In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two new nationwide practice rankings for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) and
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 6 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas
9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally
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Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm's practice areas and 16 attorneys.
In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two new nationwide practice rankings for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) andLitigation: General Commercial. Chambers USA ranked Bradley as one of the top firms in the nation in the following nine practice areas:
* Construction
* Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
* Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
* Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
* Government Contracts
* Healthcare
* Litigation: General Commercial
* Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
* Product Liability & Mass Torts
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In addition, the firm added two new nationwide attorney rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The following 16 Bradley partners earned national rankings in 10 practice areas:
* Aron C. Beezley - Nationwide: Government Contracts; Nationwide: Government Contracts: Bid Protests
* Lindsey C Boney IV - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts
* Jason R. Bushby - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
* Ronald T. Coleman Jr. - Nationwide: Franchising
* Tripp Haston - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts
* Erin Jane Illman - Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity
* Jonathan R. Kolodziej - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
* Amy S. Leopard - Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
* Robert Maddox - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
* Kimberly B. Martin - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts
* Craig Mayfield - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts
* Brian O'Dell - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
* Haydn J. Richards Jr. - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
* Eric Setterlund - Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity; Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
* Whitt Steineker - Nationwide: Cannabis Law (Eastern United States)
* Slates Veazey - Nationwide: Cannabis Law (Eastern United States)
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"We are incredibly proud of our continued recognition in Chambers USA. These rankings reflect the tremendous work being done by our attorneys throughout the country and also highlight our strategic growth in key practice areas that support our clients' needs," said Bradley Chairman and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters.
Alabama
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in Alabama for the following 15 practice areas:
* Banking & Finance
* Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Construction
* Corporate/Commercial
* Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
* Environment
* Healthcare
* Intellectual Property
* Labor & Employment
* Litigation: Appellate
* Litigation: General Commercial
* Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Public Finance
* Real Estate
* Tax
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The following 63 Birmingham attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective practice areas:
* Jim Archibald - Construction
* William C. Athanas - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Anne Knox Averitt - Labor & Employment
* Jason Avery - Real Estate
* Marc James Ayers - Litigation: Appellate
* Delaney L. Beier - Environment
* Jay R. Bender- Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Julia Gruenewald Bernstein - Banking & Finance; Real Estate
* Lee Birchall - Public Finance
* Stanley E. Blackmon - Litigation: Appellate
* Lindsey C Boney IV - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts
* Michael Brown - Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
* Jason R. Bushby - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance); Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory
* Beau Byrd- Real Estate
* Jennifer Hoover Clark - Healthcare
* William S. (Buddy) Cox III - Environment
* Michael S. Denniston - Intellectual Property
* Bruce P. Ely - Tax
* Danny Feltham - Corporate/Commercial
* Jake M. Gipson - Intellectual Property
* Chris Glenos- Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Parker Griffin Jr. - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* John W. Hargrove- Labor & Employment
* Judd A. Harwood - Healthcare
* Tripp Haston- Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts; Litigation: General Commercial
* Rudy Hill - Intellectual Property
* David G. Hymer - Litigation: General Commercial
* Rod Kanter- Public Finance
* Jonathan R. Kolodziej - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
* Joel M. Kuehnert - Environment
* Harold B. Kushner- Corporate/Commercial
* Matthew H. Lembke- Litigation: Appellate
* Jack B. Levy - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
* James E. Long Jr. - Tax
* Robert Maddox - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
* Stuart M. Maxey - Corporate/Commercial
* Carly Miller - Construction
* Matthew Miller- Labor & Employment
* Stephen R. Monk- Real Estate; Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
* Charles Moore - Banking & Finance
* Daniel F. Murphy - Healthcare
* Brad Neighbors - Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory
* Brian O'Dell - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
* Thomas L. (Trey) Oliver III - Environment
* David W. Owen - Construction
* David Pugh - Construction
* Atkins Roberts Jr. - Banking & Finance
* Brad Robertson - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Laura Schiele Robinson - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
* Andrew Robison - Corporate/Commercial
* Jack W. Selden - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Christopher Selman - Construction
* Dawn Helms Sharff- Real Estate
* Edward S. Sledge IV - Litigation: General Commercial
* Frederic L. Smith Jr. - Corporate/Commercial
* Butler Sparks - Corporate/Commercial
* Whitt Steineker - Nationwide: Cannabis Law (Eastern United States)
* Allen Sullivan Jr. - Tax
* Paul M. Sykes - Intellectual Property
* Michael A. Thomason Jr. - Corporate/Commercial
* Tracy M. Thompson - Corporate/Commercial
* James L. Webb - Banking & Finance; Real Estate
* Anne R. Yuengert- Labor & Employment
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The following four Huntsville attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective practice areas:
* Frank M. Caprio - Intellectual Property
* Stephen H. Hall - Intellectual Property
* Kimberly B. Martin - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts
* Scott Burnett Smith - Litigation: Appellate
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District of Columbia
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in Washington, D.C., for the following practice area:
* Construction
The following eight Washington, D.C. attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Aron C. Beezley - Nationwide: Government Contracts; Nationwide: Government Contracts: Bid Protests
* Lee-Ann C. Brown - Construction
* Katherine J. Henry - Insurance: Policyholder
* Gregory G. Marshall - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Douglas L. Patin- Construction
* Haydn J. Richards Jr. - Nationwide: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
* Stephanie D. Scruggs - Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
* Robert J. Symon- Construction
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Florida
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in Florida for the following three practice areas:
* Banking & Finance
* Construction
* Litigation: Product Liability
The following seven Tampa attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Lee Bentley III - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Ben Dachepalli - Construction
* Ronald Espinal - Construction
* Timothy C. Ford - Construction
* Stephanie L. Kane - Banking & Finance: Transactional
* Craig Mayfield - Nationwide: Product Liability & Mass Torts; Litigation: Product Liability
* Edwin G. Rice -Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Florida: North & Central)
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Georgia
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in Georgia for the following five practice areas:
* Construction
* Healthcare
* Intellectual Property
* Litigation: General Commercial
* Tax
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The following 13 Atlanta attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Christopher S. Anulewicz - Litigation: General Commercial
* Bryan E. Bates - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Nancy H. Baughan - Litigation: General Commercial
* Deborah Cazan - Construction
* Ronald T. Coleman Jr. - Nationwide: Franchising; Litigation: General Commercial
* William J. Holley II - Litigation: General Commercial
* Ashley Klein - Intellectual Property
* Michele P. Madison - Healthcare
* Stephen A. Opler - Corporate/M&A
* Daniel E. Sineway - Intellectual Property
* Craig Smith - Healthcare
* John I. Spangler III - Construction; Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution
* Sidney S. Welch - Healthcare
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Mississippi
Chambers USA ranked Bradley as one of the top firms in Mississippi for the following four practice areas:
* Construction
* Corporate/Commercial
* Litigation: General Commercial
* Real Estate
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The following 15 Jackson attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Simon Turner Bailey - Litigation: General Commercial
* Michael J. Bentley - Litigation: Appellate
* Elizabeth M. Boone - Corporate/Commercial
* Rodney Clement Jr. - Real Estate
* Margaret Oertling Cupples - Litigation: Appellate; Litigation: General Commercial
* Ralph B. Germany Jr.- Construction
* Johanna L. Jumper - Real Estate
* Clark C. Luke - Tax
* William Manuel- Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial
* Molly Jeffcoat Moody - Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance; Real Estate
* Alex Purvis - Litigation: General Commercial
* Slates Veazey - Nationwide: Cannabis Law (Eastern United States)
* Binford (Ben) Williams Jr. - Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance; Real Estate
* Roger W. Williams - Real Estate
* Stephen M. Wilson- Corporate/Commercial
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North Carolina
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in North Carolina for the following five practice areas:
* Antitrust
* Construction
* Healthcare
* Litigation: General Commercial
* Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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The following 11 Charlotte attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Ryan L. Beaver - Construction
* Jonathan H. Ferry - Healthcare; Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Michael P. Fischer - Antitrust
* Elizabeth F. Greene - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Brian A. Hayles - Antitrust
* Erin Jane Illman - Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity
* Bailey King Jr. - Litigation: General Commercial
* Christopher C. Lam- Litigation: General Commercial
* Robert R. Marcus - Litigation: General Commercial
* Lyndsay E. Medlin - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Michael Wilson - Tax
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Tennessee
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in Tennessee for the following 13 practice areas:
* Banking & Finance
* Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Construction
* Corporate/M&A
* Environment
* Healthcare
* Intellectual Property
* Labor & Employment
* Litigation: General Commercial
* Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Media & Entertainment
* Public Finance
* Real Estate
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The following three Chattanooga attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective practice areas:
* Emily Stuart Horn - Corporate/M&A
* Mary O'Kelley - Banking & Finance; Real Estate
* Eric Setterlund - Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity; Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
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The following Knoxville attorney has been ranked by Chambers USA in her respective area of practice:
* Kacie McRee - Corporate/M&A
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The following 40 Nashville attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Patrick L. Alexander - Public Finance
* J. Bahou - Intellectual Property
* Emily Hatch Bowman - Banking & Finance; Real Estate
* Stephen T. Braun- Healthcare
* Jeffrey S. Buschmann - Corporate/M&A
* Kevin B. Campbell- Healthcare; Healthcare: Regulatory
* Ann Peldo Cargile- Real Estate
* George H. Cate III - Litigation: General Commercial
* Katherine Barnes Cohn - Environment
* Kyle M. Doiron - Construction
* Jay Hardcastle- Healthcare; Healthcare: Regulatory
* Lela M. Hollabaugh - Litigation: General Commercial
* Ty E. Howard - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* Lauren Jacques - Healthcare
* Roger G. Jones - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Kris Kemp - Corporate/M&A
* Amy S. Leopard - Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare; Healthcare: Regulatory
* Samuel D. Lipshie- Media & Entertainment
* Chuck Mataya- Labor & Employment
* Austin L. McMullen - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Russell B. Morgan- Litigation: General Commercial
* John E. Murdock III- Banking & Finance
* Jim Murphy - Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
* Andrew J. Murray- Healthcare
* Ocasha O. Musah - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* John W. Myers II- Banking & Finance
* Jake Neu - Intellectual Property
* William L. Norton III- Bankruptcy/Restructuring
* Craig Oliver- Labor & Employment
* John M. Perry Jr. - Healthcare
* Todd Presnell - Litigation: General Commercial
* John P. Rodgers - Labor & Employment
* Elizabeth C. Sauer - Real Estate
* Brooks R. Smith- Real Estate
* Bryan Thomas - Construction
* John W. Titus- Corporate/M&A
* Thomas Trent Jr.- Real Estate
* Thor Y. Urness- Intellectual Property
* Phillip E. Walker - Intellectual Property
* Robert E. Wood- Real Estate
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Texas
Chambers USA ranked Bradley among the top firms in Texas for the following six practice areas:
* Construction
* Corporate/M&A
* Healthcare
* Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds)
* Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Houston & Surrounds)
* Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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The following seven Dallas attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* Scott F. Mascianica - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
* David C. Miller - Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds)
* Wendi Campbell Rogaliner - Healthcare
* Robert L. Sayles - Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds)
* Scott Schardt - Healthcare
* William S. Snyder - Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds)
* Sarah Q. Wirskye - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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The following four Houston attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA in their respective areas of practice:
* James A. Collura - Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Houston & Surrounds)
* Ian P. Faria- Construction
* Jon Paul Hoelscher - Construction
* Jarrod B. Martin - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chambers and Partners, an independent professional legal research company, determines its rankings of leading U.S. firms, legal departments and attorneys through in-depth research and interviews with law firms, clients and third parties. Chambers assesses attorneys on attributes valued most by clients including capabilities, achievements, and sector presence.
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