Michael A. Kelly Named Top 5 Personal Injury Lawyers
Congratualtions to Michael Kelly, Shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, & Schoenberger, on his recognition in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list, one he has received every year since 2005. The selection for this list is a meticulous process including peer nominations, independent research, and a 12-factor evaluation of professional achievements and peer recognition. Being recognized for 21 consecutive years is a testament to Kelly’s exceptional attorney dedicated to advocating injury victims.
Keker Partner as 2026 Top Labor & Employment Attorney
Rachel Meny, partner at Keker, Van Nest & Peters, has been named among the 2026 Top Labor & Employment Attorneys by the Daily Journal. This recognition notes her work in trade secrets, employee mobility, and employment litigation as she has helped multiple clients with high-stakes disputes with expertise and advocacy.
Kevin Benedicto Rising Stars Recognition and Super Lawyers Magazine Feature
Kevin Benedicto, President Elect of the Barristers Club, had a profile written about him in the Super Lawyers Magazine. Written by Rebecca Mariscal, it highlights his pathway to law, what the rule of law means to him, engagement outside his private practice, what motivates him, and more. He has also been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars list for the third consecutive year. This selection is one of the most competitive peer-recognitions in the legal profession as it consists of a multi-phase process.
Mark Punzalan Super Lawyer
Congratulations to Mark Punzalan on his 7th consecutive year being named in the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list. As a top-rated Intellectual Property litigator, he helps clients with IP issues and Business Litigation and Civil Litigation: Defense issues. He currently sits on the Executive Committee for BASF’s Intellectual Property Section.
New Partner at Latham & Watkins San Francisco
Leader Circle firm, Latham & Watkins, has recently welcomed Kieran Kieckhefer as a partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Her practice spans across high-stakes patent, trade secrets, and copyright litigation across the technology sector.
MoFo Partner Recognized as Distinguished Leader
BASF would like to congratulate Morrison Foersters’s Chair Eric T. McCrath on his Distinguished Leader Award for 2026 from Law.com’s California Legal Awards. This award represents his strong performance and strategic growth for the firm which includes achieving record financial growth, expansion, investments in innovation, and operations. He was recognized at the California Legal Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on June 24th.