Fourteen of Coppersmith Brockelman’s 28 attorneys have been named 2026 Super Lawyers — a testament to their professional excellence, legal expertise, and peer recognition. Notably, three
partners earned spots among the Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers, while another three attorneys
were acknowledged as 2026 Southwest Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers annually honors the top 5% of attorneys nationwide across more than 70 practice areas through a patented selection process combining comprehensive independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Coppersmith Brockelman attorneys who received 2026 honors include:

• Michael Aguirre – Business/Corporate (2026); Securities & Corporate Finance (2024 – 2025) 

• Gabriel Aragon – Business Litigation (recognized since 2020); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (2026); Southwest Rising Stars, Business Litigation (2014 – 2019) 

• Keith Beauchamp – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (2011, 2022 – 2026) 

• Kent Brockelman – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2007) 

• Jill Chasson – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2016)  

• John DeWulf – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (recognized since 2011) 

• Andrew Fox – Southwest Rising Stars, Business Litigation (recognized since 2023) 

• John Kelly – Civil Litigation: Defense (recognized since 2021) 

• Karen Owens – Health Care (recognized since 2010) 

• Kristen Rosati – Health Care (recognized since 2015); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (2024 – 2025); Top 25 Women Arizona Super Lawyers (2024)  

• Marvin Ruth – Business Litigation (2026); Creditor Debtor Rights: Business (2017-2023); Southwest Rising Stars (2012-2016) 

• Malvika Sinha – Southwest Rising Stars, Business Litigation (recognized since 2024) 

• Melissa Soliz – Health Care (2026); Southwest Rising Stars, Health Care (2022 – 2025) 

• Austin Yost – Southwest Rising Stars, Appellate (2026); Southwest Rising Stars, Legal & Government Affairs (2024 – 2025– 2025)

“We’re grateful to see so many of our attorneys honored by their peers across such a wide range of practice areas,” said Kristen Rosati, Chair of Coppersmith Brockelman’s Governance Committee. “It’s especially rewarding that a growing number of emerging attorneys are included each year. Our team has always shared a commitment to thoughtful problem-solving, creativity, and strong client service, and it’s encouraging to know these values are being carried forward with the next generation of legal talent.”

Learn more about our attorneys and practice areas.