Kristen Rosati Named Lawyer of the Year Finalist for 2025 Excellence in Law Awards

Az Business, in partnership with the State Bar of Arizona, has recognized Partner Kristen Rosati as a finalist for Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 Excellence in Law Awards, highlighting her as one of Arizona’s most influential and innovative legal professionals. This marks the first time Kristen has received the honor, joining four other attorneys in contention for the award. Formerly known as the Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards, the Excellence in Law Awards celebrate both private practice lawyers and in-house attorneys whose work is essential in upholding the law while navigating complex legal landscapes. A national leader in Big Data and HIPAA compliance, Kristen earned this distinction due to her extensive work in key areas like data sharing for research and clinical integration, data breaches, health...

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AzBusiness Honors Coppersmith Brockelman Partner Among State’s Top Emerging Leaders

Mel Soliz’s legal acumen and dedication to client service have landed her on the distinguished list from AzBusiness, which recognized her as one of the 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona law for 2025. Mel’s practice focuses on data privacy and interoperability. She is a thought leader in her field, frequently being asked to share her expertise in local and national forums. In addition to offering insights, she is active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and health information exchange. Mel was drawn to the industry because of her ability to take abstract principles and translate them into actionable strategies to make a tangible difference. Mel’s inclusion on this list adds to her impressive list of accolades. In 2024, she was named one of AZ Big Media’s...

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Three Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized Among AzBusiness’ 2025 Top 100 Lawyers

AzBusiness magazine has once again honored Partners Keith Beauchamp, John DeWulf, and Kristen Rosati on its annual list of Arizona’s best legal minds. Each year, AzBusiness’ editorial team and industry experts choose the top 100 attorneys from a pool of more than 2,000 of the state’s most talented and successful lawyers. Selections are based on the lawyers’ professional success and ratings as well as their impact on their law firm, the communities they serve, and the legal profession. This marks Keith’s third consecutive year on the Top 100 Lawyers list for his expertise in handling complex commercial disputes like class action lawsuits, business torts, legal malpractice, litigation involving directors and officers, theft of trade secrets, and restrictive covenants. He also has expertise in election-related matters and litigation...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Honored in Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work List for Third Year Running

Recognized for a third consecutive year — and a second consecutive year within the coveted top three — Coppersmith Brockelman earned the No. 2 spot on Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list in the micro category (10 to 24 employees). The 22nd annual program selects finalists based on comprehensive employee surveys, with more than 200 businesses, nonprofits, and organizations measured against one another based on company culture, team engagement, perks, and more. "Our consistent recognition as a highly ranked Best Place to Work reflects the incredible community we’ve built at Coppersmith Brockelman over the last 30 years,” said Jill Chasson, Governance Committee Chair. “Our reputation is rooted in giving our clients the very best representation – and our culture plays a significant role in that....

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Kristen Rosati & Keith Beauchamp Recognized Among Arizona’s Top Legal Professionals in 2025 AzBusiness Leaders

Partners Kristen Rosati and Keith Beauchamp have been named as two of the state’s most influential attorneys in the 2025 edition of AzBusiness Leaders. Published annually by AZ Big Media, the issue showcases the professionals who are shaping Arizona’s business landscape. Marking Kristen’s second consecutive year on the coveted list for her impactful work in health care law, she appeared twice in the issue — once in the law feature and again in the “Who’s Who in Healthcare” section. Keith was recognized for his career as a seasoned litigator with experience handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes. This accolade caps off a strong year for the firm, which, along with its attorneys, has earned honors from Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers. These...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Recognized on Phoenix Business Journal’s Largest Cannabis Law Practices List

The Phoenix Business Journal has once again recognized Coppersmith Brockelman among the Valley’s largest cannabis law practices for the second consecutive year. With a dedicated team of eight local cannabis business attorneys, Coppersmith Brockelman serves a diverse clientele across the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Since the inception of Arizona’s medical marijuana statutes in 2011, the firm has been at the forefront of cannabis law. Members of the Coppersmith Brockelman team were instrumental in Arizona’s legalization of adult use cannabis in 2020 through the Smart & Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207) by both drafting the measure and defending it against a pre-election challenge in court. The team of talented cannabis attorneys also engaged with key legislators, regulators, and industry organizations to ensure the implementation of Prop 207....

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