WilmerHale and Its Lawyers Recognized in 2026 New England Legal Awards

WilmerHale and Its Lawyers Recognized in 2026 New England Legal Awards

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WilmerHale and its lawyers have been recognized across 11 categories in the 2026 New England Legal Awards, earning honors for both individual lawyers and firmwide litigation practices.  

The New England Legal Awards celebrate professional excellence across the legal community in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, recognizing the outstanding lawyers, law firms and legal departments shaping the region's legal landscape.  

WilmerHale honorees include: 

  • Distinguished Leaders Winner – Lisa Pirozzolo
  • Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year Finalist – Stephanie Nicolas
  • Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year Finalist – Sean Thornton
  • M&A Attorney of the Year Finalist – Andrew Bonnes
  • Most Promising Newcomer Finalist – Emily O'Hara
  • Real Estate Attorney of the Year Finalist – Douglas Burton
  • Litigation Departments of the Year: Appellate Finalist – WilmerHale 
  • Litigation Departments of the Year: Commercial Litigation Finalist – WilmerHale 
  • Litigation Departments of the Year: General Litigation Finalist – WilmerHale 
  • Litigation Departments of the Year: Intellectual Property Finalist – WilmerHale 
  • Litigation Departments of the Year: White Collar/Corporate Compliance Finalist – WilmerHale 

View the full list of honorees and finalists on Law.com. 

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