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Roberta 'Robbie' Kaplan: A Tireless Advocate Who Wins

By Meghan Hemingway | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features, Kaplan Martin Features

Kaplan's career is marked by ambitious cases that shape the law – from the fight for marriage equality to landmark verdicts against white supremacist organizers.

September 28, 2026

10 Years of David Versus Goliath Fights at the Mark David Shirian Firm

By Meghan Hemingway | Lawyer Limelights, Plaintiff Consumer Limelights

At his firm, Shirian represents people who have been harmed in cutting-edge litigation.

September 17, 2026

Building a Fraud, Investigations & Recovery Powerhouse at Robins Kaplan

By Meghan Hemingway | Lawyer Limelights

Allen Slaughter, Lauren Roso, Carla Baumel and Bahram Samie bring prosecutorial power to Robins Kaplan's new FIR practice.

September 15, 2026

The View From Both Sides: John-Paul S. Deol Builds a New Model at Columbo Deol

By Meghan Hemingway

His new firm, launched with Michael A. Columbo, focuses on bespoke employment cases.

September 1, 2026

Power Moves: Sharon Mahn on Legal Recruiting’s High-Stakes Market

By Meghan Hemingway | Legal Consultant Limelights

She understands the ecosystem of a deal: the rainmaker, the firm, the spouse, the whispered possibility of a move and the enormous business that may follow.

August 5, 2026

Full Force: At Mintz, Nicholas Gravante Puts His Practice First

By Meghan Hemingway | Lawyer Limelights

His recent move to Mintz is focused on relationships – within the firm and with his clients.

July 27, 2026

Where Talent Meets Timing: CenterPeak’s Sara Zahoryin on the Lateral Market

By Meghan Hemingway | Legal Consultant Limelights, CenterPeak Features

From Houston, Zahoryin's deep network of relationships spreads to the nation's leading firms and partners.

July 7, 2026

Precision under Pressure: Tasha Thompson and the Discipline of Corporate Litigation

By Meghan Hemingway | Lawyer Limelights

She represents corporate boards, financial institutions, business executives and global companies in high-stakes litigation and investigations.

June 17, 2026

Breaking New Ground with the Oldest Law on the Books: BSF Takes on Google and Wins

By Meghan Hemingway | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features

James Lee and Mark Mao were the architects behind a privacy case that turned on whether Google had continued to collect user data even after users took steps to turn it off.

May 18, 2026

CenterPeak’s Jennifer Moss Brings Boston’s Legal Market to the World Stage

By Meghan Hemingway | Legal Consultant Limelights, CenterPeak Features

Moss specializes in exclusive search engagements for high-end partners and groups, advising firms on initiatives ranging from office openings to major team acquisitions.

April 29, 2026

Keys to the Lateral Kingdom, with Garrison’s Dan Binstock

By Meghan Hemingway | Legal Consultant Limelights

The Washington, D.C. based legal recruiter helps shape top-tier law firms and educate the lateral partner market.

April 14, 2026

CenterPeak’s Avery Ellis: From DOJ Trial Lawyer to Partner Recruiter

By Meghan Hemingway | Legal Consultant Limelights, CenterPeak Features

After 25 years in the business, Ellis has become one of the legal industry’s most trusted advisors in the ever-evolving market for elite lateral partners.

April 8, 2026