The US law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that it has received notable recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business directory.

It is with great sadness that Hinshaw announces the passing of longtime firm partner Ronald (“Ron”) E. Mallen, who practiced with us from 1997 until his retirement in 2018.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Senior Counsel Palma Yanni has been honored with an Achievement Award by the Alum Association of Mount Holyoke College.

Hinshaw announces Robert L. Powell, has joined the firm’s Commercial Transactions group as a partner in the Miami office. He brings more than two decades of experience as a senior in-house counsel working for public and private companies.

Hinshaw is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Driscoll as a partner in the firm’s New York office. The former Antitrust co-chair at Robinson + Cole joins our Healthcare group and brings extensive experience managing antitrust litigation and regulatory counseling.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that partner L.J. Rotman has been recognized in the Construction Law category of the inaugural Minnesota Legal 250 directory published by Minnesota Lawyer.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Florida partner Taylor Bowman has been appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as a judge on the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court.

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary on July 4, Hinshaw is pleased to announce the publication of America 250: A History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States, a new book examining the critical role of insurance, one of the nation’s most influential–yet often overlooked–economic institutions.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Chloë White has been appointed to serve as an Associate Editor on the Editorial and Content Board of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD).

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is delighted to announce that Ali Degan has been elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that the Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) has re-elected partner John Weedon to its Board of Governors for the 2026–2027 term.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026–a report measuring associates’ job satisfaction based on a large‑scale, independent survey conducted by BTI Consulting.

Read Hinshaw partner Pedro Hernandez’s leadership insights in a Daily Business Review Q&A, following his recognition as a 2026 Best Mentor Finalist for the ALM Florida Legal Awards.  

Formerly with Polsinelli, a six-attorney group led by partner Brendan I. Herbert in Miami and partner Marc D. Cabrera in Dallas is joining Hinshaw’s financial services group. Joining as senior counsel are Jonathan L. Blackmore in Miami, Elizabeth F. Hayes and Justin K. Sauls in Dallas, and Michael C. Hughes in New York.

Tom Kuzmanovic, partner in charge of the Milwaukee office, was selected by BizTimes Milwaukee for its 2026 Notable Leaders in Law list.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that partner André Sesler has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida Law Center Association (LCA).

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received e1 certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.

Hinshaw Dallas attorney Michelle has been selected to participate in the Dallas Women Lawyers Association (DWLA) Business Development Program called “The Pitch.”

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in BTI Consulting’s inaugural BTI Super Listener A-Team 2026: Clients Rank Law Firms Best at Business Development survey. 

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that partner April Toy of the firm’s Milwaukee office has been selected to participate in the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA) prestigious Puente Leadership Institute.