Forbes has named five WilmerHale partners to its 2026 list of America's Top Lawyers, which highlights "the finest in the profession" — lawyers with impressive track records in their specialties and reputations for excellence among peers and clients.
The WilmerHale honorees are:
- Felicia H. Ellsworth, Partner-in-Charge of the Boston office and Vice Chair of the Litigation/Controversy Department
- Ronald C. Machen, Chair of the Litigation/Controversy Department
- Sonal N. Mehta, Partner-in-Charge of the Palo Alto office and Vice Chair of the Litigation/Controversy Department
- Joseph J. Mueller, Co-Chair of the firm's Trial Practice
- Mary (Mindy) V. Sooter, Partner-in-Charge of the Denver office and Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group
Forbes selects honorees through a rigorous, multi-stage editorial process, evaluating candidates on factors such as reputation, industry honors, advocacy performance, client and peer feedback, thought leadership and involvement in significant matters.
View the full ranking on Forbes.com.