18 Glaser Weil Attorneys Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Glaser Weil is proud to announce that 18 of our distinguished attorneys have been named to “The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America,” a guide that honors the nation’s most accomplished courtroom advocates.
This recognition celebrates lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill and impact in high-stakes litigation, investigations and administrative proceedings. Honorees are selected through journalistic research, peer nominations and vetting by leading trial lawyers across the country.
We are honored to have the following Glaser Weil attorneys included in this year’s guide:
- Aaron P. Allan – Environmental, Toxic Tort Litigation
- Robert E. Allen – Intellectual Property Litigation, Media and Entertainment
- Andrew Baum – Complex Litigation, White Collar Defense, Investigations
- Alex Brizolis – Litigation, Business, Real Estate
- Michael Cypers – Business Litigation, including Securities and Real Estate
- Kerry Garvis Wright – Litigation, Employment, Entertainment
- Julie R.F. Gerchik – Complex Commercial Litigation
- Patricia L. Glaser* – Business Litigation
- Lawrence M. Hadley – IP Litigation, Investigations
- Fred D. Heather – Complex Civil Litigation, White Collar Defense
- Joseph Leventhal – Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, IP
- Jesse Levin – Litigation, Corporate, IP, Entertainment
- Craig H. Marcus – Business and Entertainment Litigation
- Emil Petrossian – Complex Commercial Litigation
- Sean Riley – Complex Litigation, including Business and Class Actions
- Robert Shapiro* – Business Litigation, White Collar Defense
- Peter C. Sheridan – Construction Litigation
- Elizabeth Sperling – Complex Litigation, Class Actions
(*Denotes Lawdragon Hall of Fame inductees)
The attorneys recognized this year have shaped industries, influenced legal precedent and upheld the law’s role as a guiding force in society. Their work spans commercial litigation, securities, white collar defense, employment, entertainment, intellectual property, class actions and more.
Related Attorneys
Aaron P. AllanPartner
Robert E. AllenPartner
Andrew BaumPartner and Co-chair of the Litigation Department
Alex BrizolisPartner
Michael CypersPartner and Chair of the Affordable Housing Practice
Kerry Garvis WrightPartner and Chair of the Employment Practice
Julie R. F. GerchikPartner and Co-chair of the Litigation Department
Patricia L. GlaserPartner and Chair of the Litigation Department
Lawrence M. HadleyPartner, Chair of the Intellectual Property Department, and Co-chair of the Investigations, Compliance and Strategic Response Practice
Fred D. HeatherPartner and Co-chair of the Investigations, Compliance and Strategic Response Practice
Joseph LeventhalPartner and Head of Litigation for the San Diego Office
Jesse B. LevinPartner
Craig H. MarcusPartner
Emil PetrossianManaging Partner of the San Diego Office
Sean RileyPartner
Robert ShapiroPartner
Peter C. SheridanPartner and Chair of the Construction Practice
Elizabeth SperlingPartner and Co-chair of the Banking and Financial Services Practice