Arizona Republic Recognizes Our “Quirky” Law Firm for Culture, Work Ethic

As the Arizona Republic found out, Coppersmith Brockelman isn’t your typical law firm. Down-to-earth. Diverse. Hardworking. Client-first attitude. It’s those qualities that stood out to reporter Georgann Yara, as she profiled the firm for Arizona’s statewide daily newspaper. The article spotlighted Coppersmith Brockelman’s immense success in a wide range of practice areas – including health care, elections/politics, employment, employee benefits and commercial litigation –  while bucking the stereotypes associated with most law firms. “We work hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” said Keith Beauchamp, a partner. With a diverse group of 20 attorneys (11 of which were recognized as “The Best Lawyers in America” by their peers) and 11 support staff, the team prides itself on professionalism, creativity and commitment to community. The full article is available at...

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Andy Gordon Shares Expertise on “The Wall” with Arizona Media Outlets

When President Trump announced plans to move forward with "The Wall," local media turned to Andy Gordon, one of the state’s foremost political and election law experts, to grasp the implications at the local and national levels. While working with the Department of Homeland Security, Andy became intimately aware of the costs and benefits of constructing the fence, as this was part of his day-to-day responsibility. He understands - perhaps better than anyone in Arizona - the far-reaching impacts of such a costly endeavor (with very little ROI). In addition to sharing his expertise with Fox News, 3TV, ABC 15 and 12 News, he elaborated on the environmental impact for the Arizona Republic and penned a commentary for the Arizona Capitol Times....

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Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman as 2017 Top Law Firm

The Phoenix Business Journal ranked Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 50 law firms in the Phoenix area. Published on January 27, this annual ranking is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in various industries and its annual Book of Lists that details the top companies in Phoenix. Firms were ranked by the number of local attorneys, and Coppersmith Brockelman claimed the No. 39 spot. The firm has received numerous accolades for its expertise and high level of service from the Business Journal and other publications including The Chambers USA Guide, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.  ...

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Roopali represents four initiative campaigns who filed a Petition for Special Action with the Arizona Supreme Court to seek an order permitting them to use the E-Qual system to obtain online signatures

Roopali Desai Discusses Faithless Electors with KTVK-TV

In a sit-down interview with KTVK-TV in Phoenix (Ch. 3), attorney Roopali Desai recently broke down the legalities and repercussions of “faithless electors” who vote for presidential candidates that didn’t win the popular vote in their states. She explained to viewers just how common these electors are, the consequences such electors face and whether they could really change the outcome of an election. azfamily.com 3TV | Phoenix Breaking News, Weather, Sport...

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Andy Gordon’s Commentary for Arizona Capitol Times Highlights Destructive Political Pandering

As one of the state’s foremost political and election law experts, Andy Gordon shares his thoughts on recent controversies following the presidential election with Arizona Capitol Times. In Sore Losers, Sore Winners Demean Democratic Process, he discusses Jill Stein’s recount demand, Donald Trump’s illegal voting claims, and the implications such actions have on the political landscape....

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Kathy Steadman Shares Benefits Experience at Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat

Every year, the Institute for the Advancement of Behavioral Healthcare tackles big issues in the industry. This year was no different as Kathy Steadman was called upon to join an esteemed panel at the Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat held Dec. 5-7 in Scottsdale. Sitting in front of an audience of owners and senior executives from the addiction treatment and recovery community, Kathy and the panel discussed new business opportunities that have arisen as behavioral health, especially addiction treatment, has become more mainstream and necessary. Moderated by the Director of IABH Doug Edwards, the panel tackled the many ethical challenges facing owners, operations, and investors involved with or looking to become part of multifaceted behavioral health solutions. Similarly, they also provided context about the complex interaction...

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