Lexology Index has recognized 13 Haynes Boone attorneys as USA Thought Leaders in its 2026 report, with 19 attorneys recommended in their respective areas as well.
“Thought Leaders: USA brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the USA's foremost lawyers and experts in a single report,” according to Lexology.
Lexology Index employs a rigorous evaluation process that integrates qualitative industry insights with quantitative data analysis. With 25 years of experience, its research team combines client feedback, practitioner input and robust data to deliver reliable market assessments that companies and law firms use to identify top external counsel and expert advisors.
The following attorneys are recognized as USA Thought Leaders:
Purvi Patel Albers – IP – Trademarks
Charles A. Beckham, Jr. – Restructuring & Insolvency
Michael Boone – M&A
Jeff Civins – Environment & Climate Change
Deb Coldwell – Global Elite – Franchising (achieved by only the top 5 percent of ranked practitioners)
Nina Cortell – Commercial Litigation
John D. Fognani – Mining
Robert A. Lauer – Franchising
Ernest Martin Jr. – Insurance & Reinsurance
Val McWhorter – Construction
Brian Vella – Construction
Elizabeth M. Weldon – Franchising
Taylor Wilson – Firm Management
Patricia Mastropierro was listed as “highly recommended” by Lexology Index in Transport – Aviation Regulatory, having performed very well in Lexology’s research.
The following attorneys were listed as “recommended” by Lexology Index and are considered leaders in their field:
Simon Curtis – Transport – Shipping
Ricardo Davidovich – Private Funds – Formation
Erin Hennessy – IP – Trademarks
Maral M. Kilejian – Franchising
Steven Koch – Real Estate
Phil Lookadoo – Energy – Power/Electricity and Renewables
Jennifer Mahar – Construction
David McCombs – IP
Barry McNeil – Competition
Mary Simmons Mendoza – Environment & Climate Change
Laura O’Donnell – Employment & Labor
John Pachter – Projects & Procurement
Larry Pascal – Energy – Oil and Gas
Timothy Powers – Real Estate
Shelley J. Rosensweig – Private Funds – Formation
Micah Skidmore – Construction
Suzanne Trigg – Franchising
Robert Wilson – Real Estate
