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The 2026 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) has once again recognized Lowenstein Sandler and six of its attorneys in the area of Private Wealth Law, with top rankings both nationally and regionally.

NJBIZ has included Jonathan C. Wishnia, Managing Partner; Christopher Porrino, partner and Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Litigation Department; and the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Michael R. Caplan, on its 2026 Law Power list.

Law firm Lowenstein Sandler has launched a dedicated formation workspace built on Clerky, the leading platform for venture-backed formation workflows. The firm aims for its new Clerky workspace to accelerate formation for its clients while keeping founders closely connected to Lowenstein’s full‑service legal counsel as their businesses grow.

Peter Slocum, partner in Lowenstein’s White Collar Defense practice, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ).

Lowenstein Sandler has been listed in the top 30 law firms included in The American Lawyer’s 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard: National Report.

Lowenstein Sandler announced today that Thomas C. Pearce has joined its Environmental Law & Litigation group as a partner in its New York City office.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP is proud that four of its lawyers have been appointed to the board of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA), emphasizing Lowenstein’s commitment to its women attorneys and their career development within and outside of the firm. The board members include Megan Monson as Co-General Counsel (third term), Rachel Moseson Dikovics as a Director of Public Policy (third term), Jessica I. Stewart as a Director of Marketing (first term), and Lauren N. Russell as a Director of Young Lawyers (first term).

Brooke A. Gillar, partner in Lowenstein Sandler’s Transactions & Advisory Group, has been recognized by Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) as its July 2026 Volunteer of the Month.

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) honored Lowenstein Sandler with a 2026 Beacon of Justice Award for its exceptional commitment to protecting democracy and civil society through pro bono legal service. NLADA classifies honorees as those who have advanced justice in areas including immigration, freedom of speech, and domestic violence, while working to dismantle systemic barriers that limit access to legal assistance.

Partners Vanessa A. Ignacio, Chair of Lowenstein’s Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets & Advertising practice group, and Matthew P. Hintz have once again been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) as 2026 Global Leaders in the private practice sector for the New Jersey region.

The Legal 500 has recognized Lowenstein Sandler’s practice groups in 12 categories in this year’s edition of its national rankings.

Lowenstein Sandler is proud to have been recognized by Bloomberg Law in its 2026 Leading Law Firms, a benchmarking program that evaluates law firm performance across four pillars: Financial Strength, Talent, Growth, and Business & Innovation. The report places Lowenstein among the strongest performing firms in its size category, with exceptional scores in Financial Strength and Business & Innovation.

Lowenstein Sandler is proud to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked 40 of our lawyers across 23 categories. 

Lowenstein Sandler LLP has announced that Scott D. Fisher has joined the firm’s Transactions & Advisory Group as partner in its Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets & Securities practices. He will be based in the firm’s New York City office.

Lowenstein Sandler has been included on Seramount’s 2026 100 Best Companies list, which recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including paid parental and caregiver leave, subsidized childcare, increased mental health benefits, and more.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP has announced that Ivan J. Presant has joined the firm as a Mergers & Acquisitions partner in its Transactions & Advisory Group.

The District of Columbia Courts have included nine Lowenstein lawyers on its 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes the contributions made by lawyers providing pro bono services to those who cannot afford counsel, as well as to disadvantaged small businesses and community-based nonprofits. Lawyers who complete 50+ hours of pro bono service are eligible for the Honor Roll, and lawyers who complete 100+ hours of pro bono service are eligible for the High Honor Roll.