16 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers

Coppersmith Brockelman announced today that 16 of its 21 attorneys have been named 2025 Super Lawyers, a testament to their professional excellence and peer recognition. Notably, three partners earned spots among the Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers, while six attorneys were acknowledged as 2025 Southwest Rising Stars. Super Lawyers honors accomplished attorneys in more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Attorneys from Coppersmith Brockelman who received the 2025 honor are: Michael Aguirre – Securities & Corporate Finance (recognized since 2024) Keith Beauchamp – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (2011, 2022-2025) Kent Brockelman – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2007) ...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Named Among Legal Industry’s Best Places to Work in Arizona

Az Business has recognized Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 10 places to work in the Arizona legal industry, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for fostering a supportive, engaging, and growth-oriented workplace culture. The “10 Best Places to Work in the Arizona Legal Industry” list is determined by a reader poll, spotlighting the top firms in the state that excel in employee well-being, professional development, and positive work environment. Coppersmith Brockelman earned the No. 7 spot, underscoring the firm’s collaborative culture and commitment to the talented legal professionals driving its success. With initiatives that prioritize work-life balance, professional growth, and team camaraderie, including firm-wide activities and policies that support career development, Coppersmith Brockelman has cultivated an environment where its team thrives. This latest honor adds to the firm’s...

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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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