We are pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Top 250 Women in Litigation is officially live.
The extensive research process used in the creation of Benchmark’s definitive analysis involves months of investigation into individual litigators’ professional activities as well as client feedback surveys and one-on-one interviews.
These individuals have earned their place by participating in some of the most impactful litigation matters in recent history as well as by earning the hard-won respect of their peers and clients.
Though they hail from widely different practice areas and parts of the country, they all share the distinction of being recognized as top players in their respective fields.
You can find out more about the key trends in the 2026 rankings next week when we will publish a deep-dive editorial analysis on the firms and individuals shaping the market.
As a sneak preview, we can reveal that 25 of this year's Top 250 will also appear on the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America list in the 2027 master edition of Benchmark, which will be launched in October. This was a 12% increase on last year’s 22, an indicator that more women are hungry for first-chair positions at trial and are being recognized for this.
For now, you can enjoy reading about this year's honorees here:
Thank you, also, to the below partners and firms for generously supporting our Top 250 and Top 10 Women in Litigation:
For more information or questions about the research, please contact:
Head of Research, Makenzie Rodrigues (Makenzie.Rodrigues@benchmarklitigation.com)
Research Analyst, Blaike Parker (Blaike.Parker@benchmarklitigation.com)