Press Release

Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Allen F. Acosta, Christopher Agboli, Zachary A. Ahonen, Laura A. Ahrens, Brenda Alejo, Shauna R. Amon, Brianna Z. Andrade, Darran E. St. Ange, Jason A. Anon, Briana M. Antuna, David J. Awoleke, Shannon D. Azzaro, Phillip A. Baggett, Kevin Barnett, Isaac S. Baskin, Lauren H. Beck, Andrew Bellwoar, Kimberly M. Bennett, Michael Bergman, Lara P. Besser, Alessandro Botta Blondet, Leslie Boro, Julia N. Bover, Beth E. Boyer, Caroline C. Braga, Catalina Cadavid, Alyssa J. Calabrese, David Alejandro Calles, Brandon U. Campbell, Adam R. Carlisle, Caterina Catalano, Jessica L. Chamberlin, Raymond G. Chavez, Jill Chow, Kevin M. Coles, Keely Jac Collins, Anthony Copple, Jessica M. Cox, Elyse K. Culberson, Justin B. Cutlip, Alexander S. Dahle, Caitlin Dettmer, Kishaniah Dhamodaran, Maxim V. Doroshenko, Timothy C. Dougherty, Jessica L. Draper, Caitlin J. Ellis, Leo T. Ernst, Jenna E. Eurell, Sam Farzani, Parsa Fattahi, Joseph W. Fazzino, Jason V. Federmack, Kurt J. Ferdenzi, Taylor M. Ferris, Jonathan G. Finck, Nicole M. Finn, Danielle C. Foster, Anderson C. Franklin, Juliana C. Gaige, Emely Garcia, Kshitiz Gautam, Michael A. Giarratano, Linn E. Gillen, Denaa J. Griffin, Raja Hafed, Chase H. Hale, Zachary Halpern, Daniel B. Harris, Jonathan C. Hatfield, Colleen S. Heckman, Nathaniel J. Higgins, Richard L. Hilbrich, Ashton P. Hoffman, Morgan D. Hollander, Cody C. Hubbs, Parth P. Jani, Emilia R. Janisch, Russell N. Jarem, Sheereen Javadizadeh, Leonard V. Jones, Jheris R. Jordan, Nicole R. Kardassakis, Sayaka Karitani, Semarnpreet Kaur, Eve R. Keller, J. Brendan Kelley, Jane J. Kim, Lena K. Kim, Ryung Nam Kim, Andrew D. Kinghorn, Morgan E. Knott, Nareg A. Kourouyan, Karl F. Kumli, Haley E. Kurisky, Megan L. LaPointe, Katherine S. Lam, Keelia K. Lee, J. Casey Leech, Justin Liberatore, Tenechia D. Lockhart, Karen Luh, Lainey Luthens, Julie S. Maresca, Stephanie E. Marshall, Tia L. Martarella, Brittany D. Masterson, Sharlynne M. Mate, John M. McCall, Maia Mdinaradze, Jared A. Medrano, Peter V. Montine, Taylor M. Napoli, Scott M. Nenni, Ikedi Obiora Onyemaobim, Amanda G. Papac, Elyse L. Patterson, Thomas L. Petriccione, Jeanette M. Piaget Figueroa, Timothy A. Pico, Claire R. Pitre, Adonica Plummer, John D. Prendergast, Milena Radovic, Sarah Raoof, Matthew P. Rocco, Jaime Sanchez, Roman Sarangoulis, Rajula Sati, Adam Schultz, Nicholas A. Scotto, Poonam Sethi, Jessica C. Shafer, Kathleen C. Shea, Lauren Shelby, Xiaolu Sheng, Isabella L. Shin, Syafiqah Shuhaimi, Sara R. Simeonidis, Suzana I. Sinatra, Adair M. Smith, Andrew L. Smith, David I. Solomon, Trisana N. Spence, Remick Stahl, Carla Josephine Stenzel, Jonathan R. Stilz, Lindsay R. Swinson, Keith M. Taubenblatt, Jill Stanforth Tauber, Blaine Zachary Taylor, Michael Brian Taylor, Valerie E. Taylor, Ashley R. Theodore, Florence C. Thompson, Daniel F. Thornton, Ronald Tran, Michaela A. Utrup, Heather L. Veneroni, Ross D. Vickers, Laura A. Victorelli, Martin P. Vigodnier, Libbi L. Vilher, Andrew T. Walston, Peter M. Waneis, Kristin A. Webb, Andrew D. Welker, Kathleen M. White, Jacqueline Wild, Natalie B. Willis, Trevor R. Witt, Adrienne M. Wood, J. Melissa Woods, John T. Woodson, Benjamin D. Wu, Jordan Wysocki, Christian A. Yingling, Porter S. Young, Stephanie Y. Yun & Margaret Viator Zazulak

NEW YORK, NY (August 22, 2025) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that more than 180 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.  

The Ones to Watch distinction honors associates and other early-career attorneys who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence in private practice across the United States. Recognized attorneys are selected through a rigorous peer-review process, with nominations and evaluations based on professional expertise and an authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in good standing.

“We’re proud to see more than 180 of our early-career attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “Their dedication, talent and drive reflect the future of Jackson Lewis and the legal profession. This honor is a testament to the respect our attorneys have earned in the legal community and the quality of work they deliver.”

For the 2026 edition, more than 3 million evaluations were submitted by attorneys nationwide, underscoring the significance of this recognition.

Jackson Lewis congratulates its attorneys named in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

About Jackson Lewis    
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.   

Additional information about the firm can be found at jacksonlewis.com.  

 

For more information, please contact:                
Kendall Melidosian, Public Relations Manager                
T: (267) 319-7831 / E: Kendall.Melidosian@jacksonlewis.com

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