Partner John C. Kelly Elected to Nation’s Premier Association for Experienced Mediators & Arbitrators

Coppersmith Brockelman is pleased to announce Partner John C. Kelly has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), America's foremost professional organization for seasoned civil and commercial mediators and arbitrators.   John’s invitation to the Academy cements his standing among the most sought-after neutrals nationwide while strengthening the firm’s emerging alternative dispute resolution practice.  “We’re delighted to recognize John C. Kelly to the Academy’s Arizona Chapter in recognition of Excellence in his mediation practice,” said Darren Lee, Executive Director of NADN.  NADN membership is by invite only, based on peer nominations and due diligence research under the guidance of its state committees. Nominees must meet stringent practice requirements in collaboration with the national defense bar (DRI) and trial bar (AAJ) associations.  A highly skilled litigator, arbitrator, and mediator, John represents companies in complex commercial and regulatory matters spanning employment, tort, insurance, commercial, real estate, health care, and education matters. As a judge pro tem for the...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Expands Interoperability Dispute Practice Amid Growing Data-Sharing Complexity

Coppersmith Brockelman has scaled its interoperability litigation capabilities in response to rising demand for data-sharing guidance in an increasingly regulated environment. This expansion strengthens the firm’s ability to guide clients through a wider range of interoperability challenges where regulatory obligations around data access, APIs, and system design intersect with commercial contracts and competitive conflicts. The enhanced practice merges regulatory depth with litigation strength to provide a full range of counsel, from early dispute strategy to formal proceedings when necessary. Partner Mel Soliz leads the effort, bringing deep experience with federal and state information blocking and interoperability mandates, HIN/HIE frameworks, and health IT infrastructure. She works alongside partner Gabriel Aragon, whose practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation, and partner Andrew Fox, who brings valuable experience in unfair...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranks Among Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for Fourth Consecutive Year

Coppersmith Brockelman has once again been recognized as one of the Valley’s top workplaces, securing the No. 2 ranking in the micro category (10-24 employees) on Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list. This honor marks the firm’s fourth consecutive year on the list and its third year ranking within the top three. The 23rd annual Best Places to Work program highlights organizations that excel in fostering strong workplace cultures. Rankings are based on employee surveys, with more than 200 businesses, nonprofits, and organizations evaluated based on company dynamics, team engagement, trust in leadership, and more. “This recognition is very meaningful to the firm,” said Kristen Rosati, Governance Committee Chair. “We focus on community and creating a culture rooted in collaboration within the firm and with...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked Among 2026 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers® & U.S. News & World Report

Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report have once again honored Coppersmith Brockelman in its annual Best Law Firms list, ranking the firm nationally in four practice areas and locally in 16 practice areas. Firms are vetted through a meticulous process combining in-depth client and peer evaluations with comprehensive data, creating a reliable view of today’s top legal leaders. Coppersmith Brockelman has been named on the list for over a decade, affirming the value of its approach to lawyering: providing excellent client service, thinking creatively, finding practical solutions, and building community. “This recognition reflects our entire team’s talent and commitment to excellence in everything we do,” said Kristen Rosati, Chair of the firm’s Governance Committee. “We are humbled that our clients continue to name us among...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Once Again Honored Among Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

For the fourth consecutive year, the Phoenix Business Journal selected Coppersmith Brockelman as a finalist in its annual Best Places to Work awards program, which has celebrated local employers that go above and beyond to foster outstanding workplace culture since 2002. Rankings are based on confidential employee surveys measuring success in team dynamics, trust in leadership, communication, and more, with only the top-scoring companies earning a coveted spot among hundreds of applicants. Coppersmith Brockelman was recognized in the micro category, which ranges from 10 to 24 employees. This award follows several national accolades highlighting the firm’s exceptional work and people, including Super Lawyers and Chambers USA. In December, final rankings will be announced and featured in a special edition of the Phoenix Business Journal. View the full list...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Welcomes Distinguished Courtroom Attorney Gabriel Aragon to Bolster Commercial Litigation Practice

Gabe Aragon, an award-winning litigator with nearly 20 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes across multiple industries, has joined Coppersmith Brockelman to strengthen its nationally recognized commercial litigation practice. With a reputation for taking on some of the field’s most challenging, high-stakes disputes, Gabe has a proven track record in business torts, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, business divorces, cannabis-related litigation, and employment matters. Previously, Gabe was a longtime partner at a premier boutique litigation firm in Phoenix. His work has earned honors from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America©, Southwest Super Lawyers, PHOENIX magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell®, which awarded him its highest AV Preeminent® rating. Additionally, Gabe is passionate about advancing the legal profession as both a leader and educator. He previously...

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