Gerchik and Glaser Recognized by Daily Journal in 2026 Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel Honors

Glaser Weil is pleased to announce that Julie R. F. Gerchik has been recognized among Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California for 2026, while Patricia L. Glaser has been named to the publication’s Distinguished Counsel list.

The Daily Journal’s annual list of California's 100 most accomplished lawyers, along with its growing roster of Distinguished Counsel honorees, recognizes attorneys whose judgment, preparation and persistence define the very best of the state’s legal profession. Glaser was among the inaugural Distinguished Counsel honorees recognized when the program launched last year.

Gerchik was recognized for her leadership in high-stakes litigation, particularly her recent advocacy on behalf of the California New Car Dealers Association, which she co-leads alongside Partner Michael Cypers, including significant victories in ongoing disputes involving vehicle manufacturers’ efforts to bypass California’s franchise dealer network through direct-to-consumer sales models. In her profile, Gerchik emphasized the broader significance of these matters, describing the litigation as a fight to preserve the franchise system and noting the competition, consumer choice and local economic stability it supports. Beyond her litigation practice, Gerchik was recognized for her commitment to mentoring younger attorneys and helping foster a collaborative and supportive culture at the Firm.

Glaser’s inclusion on the Distinguished Counsel list reflects a career defined by extraordinary trial achievements, landmark business litigation victories and decades of leadership within the California legal community. Her profile discussed the fundamental principles that have guided her: relentless preparation, honest client counseling and a deep commitment to mastering the facts. As she told the publication, success in the courtroom ultimately comes down to hard work, sound judgment and the willingness to tell clients what they need to hear, not merely what they want to hear.

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