Rankings: Rising Stars

Law360’s Rising Stars profiles the top legal talent under 40. The winners are comprised of top litigators and dealmakers practicing at a level usually seen from veteran attorneys. Submissions highlight the winner’s age and reasons why his or her record deserves attention.
  • March 31, 2016

    Rising Star: Hogan Lovells' Adam Bellack

    Hogan Lovells LLP's Adam Bellack has developed a reputation as a go-to attorney for both established pharmaceutical companies looking for deals and start-ups seeking to bring new drugs and devices to market, making him one of Law360's Life Sciences Rising Stars.

  • March 31, 2016

    Rising Star: Davis Polk's William Chudd

    Thanks to steering Lockheed Martin Corp.'s blockbuster acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. from United Technologies Corp., as well as grabbing work on several multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical M&A deals, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP's William J. Chudd has been named one of Law360's Mergers and Acquisitions Rising Stars.

  • March 31, 2016

    Rising Star: Steptoe & Johnson's Pablo Bentes

    Lawyers well into their seventies would likely marvel at the career arc of Steptoe & Johnson LLP's Pablo Bentes, who has made a name for himself litigating high-stakes World Trade Organization disputes for several foreign governments to land as one of only two trade attorneys under age 40 honored by Law360.

  • March 31, 2016

    Rising Star: Kirkland's Daniel Bress

    In his short career, Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Daniel Bress has helped clients like United Technologies Corp., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Wyndham Worldwide beat back class actions and secure key favorable rulings, earning him a spot among Law360's 2016 Rising Stars in the class action arena.

  • March 31, 2016

    Rising Star: Loeb & Loeb's Tal Dickstein

    Tal Dickstein helped Loeb & Loeb LLP notch a massive trial victory for Sony Corp. when he helped obtain dismissal of copyright infringement claims over Shakira's hit song "Loca," earning him one of the five spots on Law360's 2016 list of top media and entertainment attorneys under 40.

  • March 30, 2016

    Law360 Names Top Attorneys Under 40

    We're pleased to announce Law360's Rising Stars for 2016, our list of 179 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

  • May 01, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Insurance Law

    Excelling in a wide range of complex insurance issues has earned these young lawyers spots on Law360's list of attorneys under the age of 40.

  • May 01, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Tax Law

    These young lawyers have made their mark representing clients in complex tax cases and earned spots on Law360's list of international trade attorneys under 40.

  • April 29, 2015

    Rising Star: Wiley Rein's John Howell

    While some young lawyers spend years developing a niche, Wiley Rein LLP insurer attorney John Howell launched his career by homing in on professional liability coverage disputes and pocketing influential victories for clients of the carrier-side Washington, D.C., firm.

  • April 29, 2015

    Rising Star: Shearman & Sterling's Ethan Harris

    Shearman & Sterling LLP partner Ethan Harris' technical know-how and steady presence at the negotiating table helped clients like Liberty Global PLC and Marriott International use innovative strategies to ease their tax burdens in transactions ranging from spinoffs to inversions, landing him a spot on Law360's list of top tax attorneys under 40.

  • April 28, 2015

    The Rising Stars of Intellectual Property

    Meet the up-and-coming superstars of intellectual property law, whose achievements earned them spots on Law360's list of top attorneys under 40.

  • April 28, 2015

    Rising Star: Reed Smith's Mike Shaikh

    The ability of Reed Smith LLP's Mike Shaikh to come up big for clients in state and local tax controversy matters has earned him a place on Law360's list of top tax lawyers under 40.

  • April 28, 2015

    Rising Star: Jones Day's Rebekah Byers Kcehowski

    Jones Day partner Rebekah Byers Kcehowski helped establish new law in Oregon as part of a metal recycling company's suit over environmental defense costs and convinced the Ninth Circuit to revive an ambulance company's bid for coverage stemming from misconduct by an employee, earning her a spot on Law360's list of insurance Rising Stars.

  • April 27, 2015

    Rising Star: Dickstein Shapiro's Jared Zola

    Combining keen ability with common sense, Dickstein Shapiro LLP partner Jared Zola has helped policy holders fight to secure coverage for issues involving the Mexican government, Superstorm Sandy and wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, earning him a place as one of Law360's top five young insurance attorneys.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of International Trade

    These young lawyers have made their mark representing clients in cross-border disputes and earned spots on Law360's list of international trade attorneys under 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Real Estate

    Closing major real estate transactions earned these young lawyers their place on Law360's list of top attorneys under the age of 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of White Collar Law

    The achievements of these young lawyers in white collar cases secured their placement on Law360's list of top attorneys under 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Life Sciences Law

    Major wins for their clients have earned these young lawyers their reputations as power players in the life sciences practice area — and placement on Law360's list of top attorneys under 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Hospitality Law

    Closing deals on luxury hotels and major tourism attractions has earned these young lawyers placement on Law360's list of top hospitality attorneys under 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Employment Law

    These young lawyers are powerhouses of employment law, and each earned a spot on Law360's list of top attorneys under 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    The Rising Stars Of Project Finance

    Steering clients through complex projects has earned each of these young lawyers a place on Law360's list of project finance attorneys under 40.

  • April 27, 2015

    Rising Star: McDermott Will & Emery's Lindsay LaCava

    McDermott Will & Emery LLP's Lindsay M. LaCava has taken a lead role in state and local tax cases nationwide, including three key wins in litigation in New York, helping vault her to a spot as one of five tax lawyers under 40 honored by Law360.

  • April 24, 2015

    Rising Star: Kirkland & Ellis' Mike Carew

    Mike Carew of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is the tax expert that multibillion dollar companies flock to for their most complicated acquisitions and investments, including Burger King Worldwide Inc. for its $11.4 billion tie-up with Tim Hortons Inc. and Bain Capital LLC for a slew of cross-border transactions, landing him on Law360's list of top tax attorneys under 40.

  • April 24, 2015

    Rising Star: Debevoise & Plimpton's Alex Cochran

    At just 35 years old, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partner Alex Cochran has already been a key player in massive private equity and investment deals that have transformed the insurance and reinsurance space, securing his place among Law360's top five insurance attorneys under 40.

  • April 23, 2015

    Rising Star: Agostino & Associates' Brian Burton

    Agostino & Associates' Brian Burton has scored millions in tax relief and eased millions more in penalties in complex and often novel tax controversy disputes involving New York taxpayers, landing him a spot among Law360's top tax attorneys under 40.

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