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2026 Excellence in Client Service

Rozas Law believes everyone deserves due process. The 90-person Baton Rouge firm mainly focuses on immigration, serving people who can’t navigate the legal system alone. For many clients, it’s their first and only encounter with the law, arriving amid fear, separation, and life-changing stakes. That work carries extra weight in Louisiana, a detention state where more people are deported than anywhere else. For someone facing deportation, Rozas Law is often the last chance to be heard before they’re put on a plane. As immigration enforcement intensified over the past year, demand for the firm’s help grew with it. The firm now fields about 1,700 calls a week, a sign of just how client-involved the work is. The team expanded bilingual support for Spanish-speaking clients from first contact through the life of a case, and built in more touchpoints across intake, legal work, and client relations, so no one going through a detained immigration or habeas case is left wondering where things stand. Client experience is the thing this firm measures itself against, case by case.

2026 Best Growth Story

Lemon law is a consumer protection law that lets California drivers hold manufacturers accountable for defective vehicles, and in a state with more licensed drivers than any other and over 1.5 million new cars sold each year, that’s no small market. Quill & Arrow saw that need to help drivers and built a firm to meet it. The firm has grown from a team of about 15 into a multi-practice firm of more than 250 people, including over 45 attorneys focused on lemon law litigation, and has secured more than $500 million in settlements. Its caseload grew even faster, from roughly 620 lemon law filings in 2020 to more than 6,180 in 2025, a nearly tenfold increase. That kind of growth meant building systems that could handle high-volume litigation: standardized workflows, clean data, and milestone-based KPIs that help their team track thousands of matters at once.

2026 Community Champion

In 2019, Peter Law Group took on a case for nine women at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) who were seeking reasonable pregnancy accommodations. Five years later, the case covered more than 2,000 female correctional officers and ended in a $5.1 million settlement. The impact reaches well beyond the payout. As a result of the litigation, CDCR revised its light duty regulations, granting all CDCR employees access to light duty and a waiver of essential functions due to pregnancy-related disability. Those changes are now part of California regulatory law, so pregnant correctional officers no longer have to choose between their pregnancy and their career. The regulatory framework this litigation secured could extend well beyond CDCR, to law enforcement, public safety, and other physically demanding professions where pregnancy accommodations have long been resisted. Just as remarkable is how the firm got there. For nearly five years, the firm fought it with one attorney against the full legal weight of the State of California. The firm credits its clients for having the courage to influence this change.

2026 Diversity & Inclusion

ALH Law Group was built on the belief that people deserve advocates who look like them, live like them, and speak to them as equals. Its founder spent years practicing somewhere she couldn’t fully be herself, until she opened a firm where she could. For an unapologetically female- and queer-owned practice, that’s the whole point. Its globally recruited team spans multiple states and countries, serving LGBTQ+ clients, recent immigrants, and first-generation Americans left behind by the legal system. Bilingual staff and interpreters let clients work through their case in their own language. At one of its legal clinics, 200 people waited hours to update name and gender markers, work the founder calls life-saving. It also offers free legal education for queer couples, and created the CBUS MOB podcast to elevate minority-owned businesses. It refuses legalese, and its YouTube channel breaks down legal issues in plain language for people who can’t afford a consultation. Every client served chips away at the idea that law only serves the privileged.

2026 Legal Impact Award

A conviction or an open warrant for a decade-old minor offense can cost someone a job. An apartment. Credit. A second chance. Since 2014, LegalWorks has been the organization that steps in at that moment. Running free legal clinics throughout Greater Cleveland, often in collaboration with the Cleveland Municipal Court, its lean team has provided low- or no-cost legal representation to more than 20,000 people, clearing arrest warrants, sealing conviction records, and removing barriers to employment and housing. LegalWorks processes around 2,000 record expungements a year, and a pilot program with the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court has removed more than 2,000 warrants through batch processing, with other local courts set to follow. Through its leadership in the Committee for Efficient Courts, LegalWorks is also pushing to reform the policies that create these barriers in the first place. More than half of its staff, volunteers, and board members are people of color, many of them former clients. The organization reflects the community it serves.

2026 Best New Law Firm

Zachary W. Anderson Law opened in April 2025, built on what its founder learned from his own divorce: clients weren’t just facing legal problems, they were facing fear, instability, and life disruption, and what he needed most was a queer attorney who understood him without having to explain himself. No firm in Nebraska offered that. So he built a solo practice run on one belief: treat people like people, instead of files. The firm pairs sharp legal work with a holistic approach to family law, guardianships, probate, and estate planning, helping clients reach a workable plan. Its founder, a neurodivergent queer business owner known as Nebraska’s Premier Queer Attorney, built a practice where nobody has to fit a mold. The start tested his resilience: in the first six weeks, the firm brought in $225, and the founder burned through emergency savings to stay open. Six months later, it was billing $40,000 to $50,000 a month across 70+ matters, with a team now at 11 to meet demand.

2026 Legal Innovation

Pro Legal Group designs its processes first, then builds the technology to run them. That approach led the firm to create Pro Legal Flow, its own operating system for every matter, from litigation and debt recovery to compliance and insolvency. The team builds each workflow once and deploys it consistently, so delivery doesn’t rely on individual working styles. Guided screens prompt fee earners to capture the right information at the right time, and that information automatically drives tasks, documents, reporting, and client updates, with a complete audit trail. When a new instruction comes in, company intelligence from Creditsafe flows straight into the workflow to inform strategy from the start, while billing syncs with Xero to keep each matter’s commercial position live. That combination of a consistent audit trail and live financial data is what lets the firm move faster and scale its casework without losing control over quality or visibility.

2025 Legal Innovation

Lawlux redefines what an innovative law firm can be. With a mission to make legal services accessible, affordable, and easy to understand, the firm removed barriers that keep people from getting help when they need it most. By blending AI with the oversight of experienced employment lawyers, Lawlux delivers instant, reliable guidance, anytime, anywhere. Its fixed-tier pricing model replaces opaque billing with clarity and confidence, giving clients control from the start. The results: Lawlux reduced legal costs by up to 70% and cut turnaround times in half, transforming how people experience legal support. Behind the scenes, smart automation handles routine tasks, freeing lawyers to focus on strategy and client care. The outcome is a win for everyone: greater access to justice for clients and a more flexible, sustainable way of working for Lawlux. They’re not just keeping pace with change, they’re leading it.

2025 Excellence in Client Service

O’Connor Family Law was created to change how people experience divorce. Founded by someone who lived through a difficult marriage and divorce, the firm was built on empathy, resilience, and a belief that legal support should help people rebuild their lives, not just end relationships. Every interaction reflects that mission, combining strong legal guidance with compassion and care. The goal is simple: no client should ever feel alone or powerless during one of life’s hardest moments. Central to this approach is the firm’s full-time empowerment coach who helps clients manage emotional challenges, develop coping tools, and set goals for their next chapter. This holistic model transforms the client experience, helping people heal and grow as they move through the legal process. By investing in their clients’ well-being as deeply as their legal outcomes, O’Connor Family Law sets a new standard for what family law can be.

2025 Best Growth Story

Lengea Law is a standout success story of grit and innovation. Founded by a Ukrainian immigrant who turned adversity into opportunity, the firm has grown into a multi-million-dollar healthcare law powerhouse serving medical spas and healthcare companies. In just two years, Lengea Law doubled its revenue twice, fueled by exceptional client satisfaction and more than 150 five-star reviews. Behind that growth is a smart, data-driven strategy powered by legal technology. By analyzing client insights, the firm identified its strongest marketing channels, launched a profitable new service line, and re-engaged past leads to drive consistent revenue. A distributed team model enables round-the-clock client support across time zones. Lengea Law’s rise proves how strategic use of technology and data can turn determination into lasting success.

2025 Best New Law Firm

Founded in April 2023, Adam Benedict has quickly positioned itself as a modern, progressive alternative to the traditional commercial law firm. An Alternative Business Structure, it was built to be “business lawyers for business people,” meaning tech-forward, transparent, and unapologetically practical. This model breaks with convention, offering flexible pricing, agile service, and a strong commitment to community impact. In under two years, the firm built a thriving practice and a reputation for reshaping how commercial law is delivered. Its results are remarkable. Adam Benedict made UK legal history three times, including securing the first-ever Building Liability Order, a precedent-setting High Court ruling holding developers accountable. With 200% turnover growth and a 150% expansion in clients, the firm proves that innovation and integrity can drive both commercial success and meaningful change.

2025 Community Champion

The Texas Fair Defense Project (TFDP) is on a mission to end the criminalization of poverty. Serving low-income Texans, many from BIPOC communities, who fall through the cracks of the justice system, TFDP provides essential legal support to those who aren’t eligible for a public defender yet can’t afford private counsel. The organization ensures that access to justice is determined by fairness, not finances. In 2024, TFDP helped more than 200 clients through direct representation and legal clinics, tackling burdensome fines, clearing criminal records, and restoring suspended licenses. Each success opens doors to housing, jobs, and stability. By dismantling the systemic barriers that trap people in cycles of poverty, TFDP is proving that justice can and should serve everyone.

2025 Diversity & Inclusion

As one of the 2% of Latina-owned law firms in the United States, Legalmiga Law was founded with a clear purpose: to build a more equitable legal profession. Guided by her own lived experience, the firm’s founder is committed to breaking down barriers for underrepresented and first-generation students, creating real opportunities where few existed. This mission extends beyond legal practice to strengthening the pipeline of diverse talent entering the profession. Legalmiga Law drives impact through hands-on mentorship, structured externships, and partnerships with organizations like the Legal Education Access Pipeline. The firm also tackles financial barriers head-on through its “Legalmiga Library,” which helps fund LSAT preparation courses for aspiring lawyers. The results are lasting. Former mentees are now mentoring others, proving that even a solo practice can spark powerful, systemic change.

2025 Legal Impact Award

Laviano & Gagne was founded with a deeply personal mission: to ensure every child with a disability receives the education they deserve. The firm’s commitment is rooted in the founder’s experience as the mother of a son with profound autism and intellectual disabilities. This lived understanding fuels a compassionate yet relentless approach to advocacy, helping families navigate a complex education system with confidence and strength. The goal is not only to win cases but to empower parents to champion their children’s rights. Beyond individual victories, Laviano & Gagne is driving systemic change in how schools support students with disabilities. By holding institutions accountable and pushing for true inclusion, the firm is shaping a more equitable education system, one where every child, regardless of ability, can learn, grow, and thrive.

2024 Legal Innovation

LCBH is Chicago’s only legal-aid organization dedicated to protecting the rights of low-income renters facing eviction. Primarily serving tenants in high-eviction areas on the South and West Sides, LCBH addresses a critical need in these communities. Two-thirds of their clients are Black, two-thirds are women, and many are single mothers. Beyond immediate legal assistance, LCBH empowers tenants with the knowledge and tools to advocate for their rights. Leveraging artificial intelligence, it created Rentervention, a chatbot named Renny, to help renters resolve housing issues before they escalate. In 2023 alone, LCBH’s virtual and traditional services reached 18,847 households, impacting 47,000 individuals.

2024 Best New Law Firm

Established on January 2, 2024, Pierson Ferdinand is the largest law firm launched in the U.S. and the fastest-growing in North America by headcount. Expanding from 127 to 180+ partners across 20 key markets in the U.S. and the UK, the firm offers legal counsel and representation for clients’ most critical needs worldwide. Operating entirely remotely, it uses technology to create a flexible and efficient practice. By streamlining processes and reducing non-billable hours, the firm empowers its attorneys to focus on what they do best— critical thinking and practicing law. Pierson Ferdinand’s philosophy is simple: happy lawyers make happy clients, and so it prioritizes people, technology, and leadership to create an inclusive environment for partners, staff, and clients alike.

2024 Community Champion

Hawaii Disability Legal Services is the only law firm specializing in Veterans and Social Security Disability serving Hawaii, the Pacific Territories, and other Pacific countries. The firm goes the extra mile by traveling to personally meet clients in American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and regions like the Philippines, Australia, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. Unlike traditional law firms, it addresses the severe challenges faced by homeless Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, and leverages technology to reach and serve clients in remote areas. It also employs a dedicated outreach worker to help those with disabilities secure benefits and access vital housing and stability services. Since its inception in 2012, Hawaii Disability Legal Services has supported thousands of clients to receive critical support and medical care.

2024 Best Growth Story

Nguyen Law was established in 2023, with the mission to support the underrepresented Burmese community in Indianapolis, the largest outside of Burma/Myanmar. Starting with just three full-time employees, the founder, a paralegal, and a legal assistant, it initially relied on basic software like Microsoft products and Adobe to manage their cases. Recognizing the need for a more efficient solution, it later adopted Clio Grow and Clio Manage to improve client intake, case management, and billing. Driven by a commitment to legal literacy and immigrants helping immigrants, Nguyen Law saw incredible growth over the past year. The team expanded to 7 employees, and their client base and revenue surged by 150% increasing from $400,000 to $1,000,000.

2024 Diversity and Inclusion

Equality Ohio’s Legal Clinic is committed to identifying and transforming systems to enhance legal and social equality for LGBTQ+ Ohioans. Its vision is to create “an Ohio where people are welcome, affirmed, and flourishing.” Through direct representation of clients, the Clinic demonstrates the impact of the law on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, and through impact litigation, it advocates for the community at the Supreme Court of Ohio. Another key initiative is engaging underrepresented law students as respected emerging legal professionals, highlighting the need for LGBTQ+ identified and affirming legal practitioners, and fosters an environment that encourages future leaders in the law.

2024 Legal Impact

Charleston Legal Access (CLA) was established to fill a critical void in the legal community in Charleston, SC—access to justice for the working class and those earning too much to qualify for free legal services yet unable to afford private attorneys. This justice gap means 44% of South Carolinians remain unrepresented. CLA provides them accessible legal assistance at reduced rates of $50 to $100 per hour, which is 15% to 30% of the cost of hiring a private firm. The firm’s hybrid funding model combines low-rate fees with philanthropic support, enabling it to serve a wider client base and ensure that quality legal services are accessible to all. Despite a 29% spike in intake calls from 2022, CLA continues to meet the rising demand for its legal services.

2024 Excellence in Client Service

Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC, Maryland’s first Certified Benefit Corporation legal practice, believes that values-based lawyering is a powerful force for good. This women-owned firm, committed to a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit, targets the “missing middle”: underserved entrepreneurs lacking essential resources in the first five years of their business. This is when small businesses fail due to inadequate technical know-how, access to capital, market opportunities, and sophisticated legal services. Underserved entrepreneurs frequently resort to DIY legal documents, free online forms or low-quality services, creating significant legal pitfalls that can be costly and hinder their growth. Nazareth Bonifacino’s success is reflected in their impressive 98% collection rate, showcasing high client satisfaction and their commitment to promoting sustainable business growth.

2023 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Childress Firm PLLC, established in 2016, is dedicated to providing affordable legal services, particularly for small businesses and individuals in marginalized communities. Founder Jessica Childress is deeply aware of the lack of diversity in the legal industry and is committed to increasing representation. In 2021, Jessica developed a diversity, equity, and inclusion tool, Intro[re]spection, which helps companies foster respect and inclusion among employees, and wrote a series of children’s books, Juris Prudence, to inspire young girls of color to pursue legal careers. The firm actively engages in educating organizations and individuals on employment law rights, striving to make workplaces discrimination-free and diverse.

2023 BEST GROWTH STORY

From a solo law office above a bar to an 18-location law firm spanning the Carolinas, Brian King knows how to drive growth. Over the past five years, they’ve nearly quadrupled annual revenue from $4 million to over $15 million, grown headcount to over 100 attorneys and support staff, and manages billing for over 5,000 clients weekly.

2023 BEST NEW LAW FIRM

After a lifetime of adversity, which included time in the foster system and in prison, Arique used his experiences on the other end of the legal system to fuel his mission—providing the advocacy he wished he’d had as a child. After earning two law degrees and becoming a licensed attorney in both New York and California he served as an ACS prosecutor and assistant district attorney before starting his own firm, which has helped over 150 clients with foster care, child abuse, and juvenile delinquency cases.

2023 LEGAL INNOVATION

1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record—which can be a barrier to voting, employment, and even housing. Rasa Legal, a Utah-based public benefit corporation established in 2022, is dedicated to simplifying the criminal record expungement process. Founded by CEO Noella Sudbury, Rasa leverages cutting-edge, consumer-focused technology to bridge the access to justice gap. Their online expungement tool assesses individuals’ eligibility for record clearance in just three minutes. In their first year, Rasa has already helped almost 8,000 people throughout Utah.

2023 LEGAL IMPACT AWARD

PATH Legal, established in November 2022 through a collaboration between lawyers Emma Halpern and Mike Dull, helps criminalized and/or incarcerated individuals access the legal assistance and advocacy they need; PATH offers no-cost bail release plans, parole board support, habeas corpus applications, judicial review applications, and more, as well as addressing human rights and police complaints. Since its inception, PATH Legal has helped over 600 people in the Atlantic prison system access the justice they deserve.

2023 COMMUNITY CHAMPION

The Amara Legal Center, a nonprofit legal service organization in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is dedicated to empowering survivors of sex trafficking and sex work; the majority of Amara’s clients are women and girls of color who have experienced poverty, homelessness, and severe trauma as sex trafficking survivors. Through free, trauma-informed legal services, Amara advocates for civil protection orders, divorces, and criminal defense for survivors facing prostitution-related charges while being trafficked. Amara has helped more than 500 clients with over 800 legal cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

2023 EXCELLENCE IN CLIENT SERVICE

41% of all crime in the UK is fraud and Tenet Law is here to help. Founded by Arun Chauhan in 2016, Tenet Law focuses on disputes and compliance, specializing in fraud and financial crime. Their unique approach has seen the firm eliminate financial targets for attorneys and the billable hour for clients, so their team of 13 can focus solely on providing the best client service possible. This gives the team autonomy and freedom allowing the team to decide when and where they are most productive and to invest time on finding solutions and strengthening client relationships. The firm also operates with a flat structure with no hierarchy or titles, reducing internal competition and allowing for more efficient decision-making.

BEST GROWTH STORY

Founded by Kevin Buckey in 2013 with a focus on healthcare patent law, Torrey Pines Law Group had grown to four people in February 2020—and then the world changed. The firm pivoted to offering a full suite of patent services, becoming a one-stop shop for clients to bring lifesaving technologies and treatments to market, and now employs more than 20 people. We’re thrilled to present Torrey Pines Law Group with the 2022 Reisman Award for Best Growth Story.

EXCELLENCE IN CLIENT SERVICE

Geeta Daswani came from a family of entrepreneurial business owners and learned firsthand the legal struggles they faced. Geeta formed The Daswani Law Group to help. Based in London, England, the Daswani Law Group puts client experience first, from initial discovery calls all the way through to billing and payments. The firm’s focus on flexible payment plans helps provide her small business clients with access to her essential legal expertise, while alleviating the financial burden that often comes with legal services. We’re pleased to present The Daswani Law Co with the 2022 Reisman Award for Excellence in Client Service.

LEGAL INNOVATION

Based in Omaha, 100% women-owned Koenig|Dunne discovered a massive access to justice gap in Nebraska, notably in the state’s poorer counties. To help meet Nebraskans’ legal needs, the firm launched Untie Online, a limited-scope divorce service offering education, information, resources, personalized legal documents, and attorney support at an affordable price. The mid-sizes firm embraces technology and has built a thriving culture of innovation to better serve their clientele. We’re proud to present Koenig|Dunne with the 2022 Reisman Award for Legal Innovation.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Community work is baked into Creedon Law PLLC’s culture. In late 2021 the Frisco, Texas-based firm launched its One Future Initiative, donating 5% of its revenue and 5% of its time to Good Works in the community. That’s just the tip of the iceberg: Creedon Law also created the Creedon Foundation to help children pursue their passions, and supports Conscious Capitalism as well as environmental and climate change initiatives. As a result, Creedon Law has become the first B-Corp certified law firm in Texas. We’re delighted to present Creedon Law PLLC with the 2022 Community Champion Reisman Award.

BEST NEW LAW FIRM

Andrew Rudder of Rudder Law—a Canadian firm focused on Catastrophic Impairment Law—set a goal of increasing BIPOC representation in the legal industry, as well as practicing law on his own terms. In just 1.5 years, Rudder Law has obtained a catastrophic impairment designation that increased policy limits from $65,000 to $1 million, and helped change an Ontario law that potentially discriminated against individuals based on geographic location. Andrew also published a book on the subject. After such a successful start, we’re thrilled to present Rudder Law with the 2022 Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm.

LEGAL IMPACT AWARD

Fighting the battle to exonerate those wrongfully accused and imprisoned is Chartier & Nyamfukudza, a criminal defense litigation firm. The firm engages in significant pro bono work, including four recent cases that resulted in the release of four wrongfully convicted individuals who had collectively spent 62 years in prison. C&N is not just committed to exonerating people—the firm has also exonerated 4 dogs who were unjustly on “doggie death row.” From exonerations to expungements, C&N is passionate about giving people—and dogs—their lives back. We’re pleased to present Chartier & Nyamfukudza, P.L.C. with the 2022 Reisman Legal Impact Award.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Originally from Togo, Karine Sokpoh has been an advocate for Nebraska’s immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities since she founded 402 Legal in 2011. In addition to her legal work—which includes representing hundreds of individuals in juvenile court and in immigration proceedings, at reduced rates—Karine created the Pitch Black competition to provide opportunities for funding, mentoring, and connection to diverse entrepreneurs. We’re proud to present 402 Legal with the first Reisman Award for Diversity & Inclusion.

“Listen first, solve second, care always.” Rebecca Bell has drawn on her history in the hospitality industry to provide an unparalleled experience to her clients in probate and estate planning. Rebecca and her team at rb LEGAL recognize that at the core of every legal matter are human beings. We’re proud to present rb LEGAL with the 2021 Reisman Award for Excellence in Client Service.

“Growth isn’t a strategy. It’s a result.” A multi-time Reisman Award finalist, Stotler Hayes Group has exemplified success since the firm was started by two lawyer moms who wanted to improve their work-life balance. Since starting, the firm has grown year over year and now includes over 45 full-time employees, including 27 attorneys practicing in over 40 states. We’re thrilled to present Stotler Hayes with the 2021 Reisman Award for Best Growth Story.

Providing free legal education and support to low income individuals and communities in Puerto Rico, Ayuda Legal is redefining how the legal system can meet the needs of those who need it the most. Through a combination of digital tools and in-person advocacy, they’re singlehandedly transforming the legal landscape in Puerto Rico. We’re proud to present Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico with the 2021 Reisman Award for Legal Innovation.

Since their formation in 2017, The ELDR Center has pushed local leaders in Orange County to take an evidence-based, cost-effective, healthcare-oriented approach to a growing housing crisis. Exacerbated by COVID-19, the past year has been their busiest yet—and they’re just getting started. We’re proud to present the Elder Law & Disability Rights Center with the 2021 Reisman Award for Community Champion.

“If you can’t find a seat at the table, build your own table.” A 100% Native American-owned firm, Big Fire Law & Policy Group is built on a foundation of gender equity, pay equity and providing opportunities for attorneys of color, and has been able to build a culture of diversity and inclusion while scaling the firm to bold new heights. We’re thrilled to present Big Fire Law & Policy Group with the 2021 Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm.

A new award for 2021, the Legal Impact Award was opened to public voting, and it’s easy to see why they chose this firm. In the midst of the pandemic, Pinder Plotkin partnered with local first responders to offer free will services, providing invaluable legal services to a community that desperately needed them. We’re proud to present Pinder Plotkin LLC with the 2021 Reisman Award for Legal Impact.

The team at Ceiba Fôrte understands that navigating the legal system can be incredibly challenging for non-English speakers. To help its Spanish-speaking clientele with their civil, business, and employment matters, Ceiba Fôrte puts its clients at ease with creative solutions like Virtual Reality courtrooms, gamification, and visual charts. We’re proud to celebrate Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm with the 2020 Reisman Award for Excellence in Client Service.

When a building fire and a flood struck Jodi Ann Donato’s law office—both in the same week—she didn’t let those disasters stop her. What would have been a devastating setback for most businesses pushed Jodi to be even more resilient, and she now has a thriving solo practice. We’re proud to present Donato Law with the 2020 Reisman Award for Best Growth Story.

The equal-access law firm of Osborn Gambale Beckley & Budd PLLC, a.k.a. Counsel Carolina, has a unique approach to closing the justice gap in North Carolina: The firm’s lawyers drive a 33-foot, retro-inspired RV around the state in order to provide legal services directly to underserved communities. We’re proud to recognize their achievements with the 2020 Reisman Award for Community Champion.

Rachel Roche knew that British will signing laws were outdated—the laws have been in place since 1837—so Rachel used technology to create 21st-century legal solutions; among other innovations, she created an online Will Writing and Lasting Power of Attorney service. For the firm’s efforts to transform the UK legal industry, we’re pleased to honor Roche Legal with the 2020 Reisman Award for Legal Innovation.

Having married an immigrant and gone through the legal immigration process on a personal level, Kristen Schneck understands the fears and anxiety her clients often experience. Because of this, she dedicated her practice to helping clients build new lives in America. We’re proud to honor Schneck Immigration Law with the 2020 Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm.

Cynthia Morgan-Reed turned her experience being discriminated against in traditional law firms into a complete re-imagining of what law firm culture could be. We’re proud to honor Vanst Law with the 2019 Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm.

Erin Levine knew that most people involved in divorce proceedings were self-represented; so she created a guided app to help them navigate the process better. We’re pleased to honor her with the 2019 Reisman Award for Legal Innovation for her efforts to better serve the market.

For Abraham Hamra, his childhood spent emigrating from Syria and the lessons he learned as an immigrant have motivated him to build a thriving law firm. We’re proud to honor him with the 2019 Reisman Award for Best Growth Story.

Beacon Law provides essential legal services to the homeless population in Houston, Texas to restore dignity and opportunity to an underserved population. We’re proud to recognize their achievements with the 2019 Reisman Award for Community Champion.

Estate planning can be a complex and stressful endeavor, but Portland Oregon’s Cascade Legal Planning goes above and beyond to make it painless and…dare we say…fun for clients. We’re proud to honor them with the 2019 Reisman Award for Excellence in Client Service.

When starting her own solo practice, San Diego attorney Tara Burd knew success wouldn’t happen overnight. But she kept at it—accepting challenging cases with uncertain outcomes and networking night and day, knowing it would one day pay off. In 2017, five years after starting T.Burd Law Group, Tara cracked $1 million in annual profit for the first time—and Clio has been there every step of the way.

Modern Law, a family law firm based in Mesa, AZ, has been using data analytics for the past eight years to innovate new ways of delivering services to clients. Now, they’ve turned their analytical eye to their internal culture, and business is booming as a result. We’re pleased to honor their devotion to data with this year’s Legal Innovation award.

When Michael Anthony Morgan and José Javier Cumbas first met, José, a native of Puerto Rico, was simply looking for an opportunity to provide a better life for his family. In March 2016, with a $2,000 investment, they left their jobs and began working from a small two-bedroom apartment. Two years later, Morgan & Cumbas has grown their client base by over 2,000 percent, and are recognized as one of San Antonio’s preeminent immigration firms.

Whether helping champion sustainable energy, social housing, or community projects, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand—based in Burlington, Vermont—has built a thriving law firm while remaining true to their values, which are to make a difference with their practice.

Vela Wood, a Dallas-based firm, successfully challenges industry norms with its commitment to making international travel accessible to their team. This year, two employees spent one month working and living abroad in the cities of Lisbon, Portugal and Zagreb, Croatia.

Best New Law Firm honors a newcomer who has weathered the trials of entrepreneurship and come out on top. Cathy Donald and Emma Reid, directors of Ergo Law in Scotland, have turned a profit from their boutique law firm within a year of launch on the strength of valuable referrals.

The Hite Law Group in New Orleans bridges the justice gap between free legal aid and unaffordable market rate services with a specific emphasis on serving the LGBTQ community and adult and child survivors of intimate abuse.

Cutting-edge technology and focusing on an end-to-end holistic law practice has helped ASA Law Group grow its employee base 533% and increase their revenue from $80K per year to $1.2 million per year, with a 60% profit margin—all while maintaining a focus on work/life balance for staff.

Since 1999, the California Innocence Project has been working tirelessly to free the wrongfully convicted from California prisons. Processing more than 2,500 requests for assistance per year, the primarily student-staffed center of 42 attorneys, administrators, and volunteers has seen 27 wrongfully incarcerated inmates freed to date.