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"Kristi's journey, characterized by remarkable resilience and unwavering determination, underscores her profound commitment to dismantling barriers withing the legal profession."    Read more about why Kristi Skalman has won the ONLD Award of Excellence here: https://lnkd.in/gBaSpnun

Join our team in celebrating and congratulating Elizabeth A. Green, Esq. for being recognized in the 31st edition of Best Lawyers in America for her outstanding work in Trusts and Estates. Congratulations, Elizabeth! 👏 🎉 . . #BrezaLaw #TrustsAndEstates #BestLawyersInAmerica #LegalExcellence #LawFirmLife #LegalCommunity #LawyerLife #MarylandAttorney #EstatePlanning

Congratulations to the 49 Wolf Greenfield attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 by Best Lawyers. Thirty were named Best Lawyers and 19 were named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Lr1WP0

Congratulations to Constangy partners Laura Balson and Ashley Orler for being recognized in the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers rankings. Learn more in the link below. #SuperLawyers #illinoislaw

Best Lawyers recognized 271 of our US lawyers in its 2025 edition, with 202 individuals named to The Best Lawyers in America and 69 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. https://ow.ly/ZRXH50SYET5

As lawyers, we are zealous advocates for our clients. But it is also important that we maintain clear vision and objectivity about our cases, and not get swept up in our clients’ emotions. That can be hard under the best of circumstances, but when tempers run hot in contentious litigation, it’s even more challenging. Which is when it can be helpful to get a friendly reminder from the Court about our role as lawyers, particularly in Delaware where the Court holds Delaware lawyers to a high standard. This recent nudge from Chancellor McCormick is an excellent example of how judges can remind lawyers of the Delaware Way, and the importance of trying to guide their co-counsel when tensions run high. She conveys her message firmly but without being unduly harsh, and displays the type of collaborative approach she implores counsel to take. Just one illustration of the type of leadership and empathy we’ve come to appreciate and rely upon from our outstanding judiciary.

We are excited to announce that five L&A partners have been named to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! John Anastasi 🌟 Peter Lando 🌟 Craig Smith 🌟 Nathan Harris 🌟 Angelyn Larkin 👏 Co-Founding Partner, John Anastasi, was also named to the Top 100: Super Lawyers Massachusetts list! Please join us in congratulating our colleagues and all the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! Learn more at the link in the comments ⬇️ #superlawyers #massachusetts #IPLaw #intellectualproperty #BetterIPBetterWorld

Well, everyone has seen that 2025 Best Lawyers is out. I've seen posts ranging from the "I'm honored, humbled, grateful, [insert all the grateful-sounding words here], etc. . . . " to "don't worry if you didn't make the list; these lists don't mean anything." If you weren't nominated, know that you have value!! How you work with people, your work product, and your client service is more important than being on a list. Also, funny story about these lists . . . I have been recognized as One to Watch for construction, corporate, and tax law. Corporate and tax law make sense, but at some point in my career, at least one of my peers nominated me for construction law. Here's the thing: I do NOT practice construction law. I've worked on deals in the construction space, but I'm not a construction lawyer. Nevertheless, thank you to my peers and colleagues who have nominated me over the years!! May we celebrate and be thankful but continue to focus on providing excellent client service and work product.

It's time to cast a spotlight on the legal pathbreakers of tomorrow. If you're reimagining the legal landscape or know someone who is, nominate them for the Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award. https://lnkd.in/guskqER

Every Minnesota licensed lawyer is required by the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct to “aspire” to provide 50 hours of pro bono service each year: “Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay. A lawyer should aspire to render at least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal services per year. In fulfilling this responsibility, the lawyer should:” If you are a licensed Minnesota lawyer, are you aspiring to reach that goal?