Polsinelli is pleased to announce that 32 of its litigators have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation on the 2026 “Stars” list.

Polsinelli earned top rankings across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. The firm was ranked National Tier 2 for both Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment, as well as Highly Recommended for Litigation in Missouri and Recommended in Arizona, Georgia and Illinois.

Denise K. Drake, Co-Chair of Polsinelli’s Employment Class & Collective Actions Practice, was once again named among Benchmark Litigation’s Top 50 Labor & Employment Litigators and included on its Top 250 Women in Litigation list.

The following attorneys have been recognized this year:

• Sherri T. Alexander – Litigation Star
• Jessica M. Andrade – Litigation Star
• Todd H. Bartels – Litigation Star
• Mary Clare Bonaccorsi – Litigation Star
• Karen K. Cain – Litigation Star
• Noel S. Cohen – Litigation Star
• Denise K. Drake – Litigation Star; Top 50 L&E Litigator, Top 250 Women in Litigation
• Starr Turner Drum – Litigation Star
• Kurt R. Erskine – Litigation Star
• Adrienne A. Frazior – Litigation Star
• Sean R. Gallagher – Litigation Star
• Thomas L. Gemmell – Litigation Star
• Scott M. Gilbert – Litigation Star
• Steve Gurr – Litigation Star
• Robert J. Hingula – Litigation Star
• Joseph Hubbard – Litigation Star
• Gregory R. Jones – Future Star
• Russell S. Jones, Jr. – Litigation Star
• David A. King – Litigation Star
• Chad A. Landmon – Litigation Star
• Lauren E. Tucker McCubbin – Future Star
• Farah S. Nicol – Litigation Star
• Edward F. Novak – Litigation Star
• Deanna Okun – Litigation Star
• Eric E. Packel – Litigation Star
• Ellen H. Persons – Future Star
• John Peterson – Litigation Star
• Lindsay L. Ryan – Future Star
• Donald L. Samuels – Litigation Star
• LaTasha (Tasha) M. Snipes – Future Star
• Angelo Spinola – Litigation Star
• Keith C. Volpi – Future Star

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers. Its annual rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and clients, identifying the top practitioners and firms shaping today’s litigation landscape.

Polsinelli’s Litigation Practice is focused on achieving efficient, effective resolutions aligned with each client’s business objectives. The firm’s litigators combine strategic insight, disciplined case management and deep trial experience to deliver solutions that balance legal and business goals. With a national platform and experience across industries and jurisdictions, the team is equipped to handle disputes from early assessment through trial and appeal.