Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized as Winners of JD Supra’s 2026 Readers' Choice Award
NEW YORK, NY (March 4, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Laura A. Mitchell, Michael H. Neifach and Marissa A. Prianti have been named winners of JD Supra’s 2026 Readers' Choice Award. The awards recognize the thought leaders that achieve the highest visibility and engagement for their particular area of focus each year.
“We are consistently focused on helping clients make sense of changes happening in workplace law,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “Joe, Laura, Michael and Marissa are making a meaningful impact on our audience, whether it’s through our articles, blogs or other thought leadership. Jackson Lewis is proud to recognize their ongoing work and accomplishments and celebrate them as this year’s honorees.”
Joe was recognized in the Data Privacy category for the third consecutive year. He serves as principal and co-leader of the firm’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity group and editor of the Workplace Privacy, Data Management and Security blog. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Joe focuses his practice on advising companies on data privacy, security and social media regulation, providing strategic guidance to organizations as they navigate complex privacy, cybersecurity and data protection laws.
Laura was recognized in the Government Contracting category for the third consecutive year. She is a principal and leader of the firm’s Workplace Analytics and Preventive Strategies Pay Equity group, serves as editor for the Affirmative Action Law Advisor blog and frequently presents on pay equity and government contractor obligations. Laura's practice centers on helping employers navigate workplace compliance and human capital strategies, with a strong focus on data analytics and pay equity initiatives. She partners closely with government contractors to understand, implement and demonstrate compliance with their Equal Employment Opportunity regulatory and compliance obligations.
Michael and Marissa were recognized in the Immigration category for the second and first year respectively. Michael, office managing principal of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, has held senior positions at the White House Homeland Security Council, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He advises clients on compliance, visas and government relations to support business engagement with policymakers.
Marissa represents businesses in complex immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters. She has experience filing mandamus petitions against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the State Department as well as securing successful motions to reopen appeals before USCIS, the Administrative Appeals Office and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
The Readers' Choice Awards are based on a comprehensive analysis of the previous year’s reader engagement data, highlighting the authors and firms whose insights and published pieces captured the most interest across key topics. For the 2026 awards, 342 authors were selected from more than 70,000 who published their work on JD Supra’s platform in 2025.
More information about JD Supra’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards can be found here.
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,100+ 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. For more information, visit jacksonlewis.com.
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