Cozen O'Connor is the latest major name to move into Minnesota, but observers say it remains relatively unsaturated with Am Law 200 firms.

As I reflect on our Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference, one of the most powerful takeaways was the importance of leading with confidence in times of uncertainty.

"Find a mentor you trust—someone ethical, talented, and invested in your success. We all know you don't learn how to be a lawyer in law school; you learn it from working alongside people who know how to do it well. It's imperative young associates find good mentors and learn from them side-by-side."

The four-week trial, featuring plaintiffs Monica Kent and Deborah Schultz, two women who got ovarian cancer, is the first from among talcum powder lawsuits coordinated in California's state courts and could be a harbinger for similar trials in 2026.

Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year and winners for other highly anticipated awards were announced Thursday evening at the Industry Awards in New York.