Sep 26 2025

Andy Gaona Earns Repeat Recognition on PHOENIX Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers List

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Recognized for his expertise in Government & Administrative Law for the second straight year, Partner Andy Gaona claimed a spot on the fourth-annual Top Lawyers list, presented by PHOENIX Magazine. The print publication compiles the list through an extensive peer-review process, in which more than 16,000 active Arizona attorneys nominate the local lawyers they consider the best in 38 distinct practice areas. PHOENIX editors then select the top 10% to 20% in each category, ensuring honorees truly reflect the esteem of their colleagues. With extensive experience in political, election, public, and constitutional law, Andy's expertise and impact have earned him notable accolades from several other outlets. Most recently, he was named Arizona Capitol Times' Best Capitol/Political Lawyer for 2025. He’s also been recognized in Southwest Super Lawyers,...

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Sep 24 2025

Amita Sanghvi Examines Federal Court Decision Vacating HIPAA Reproductive Health Privacy Regulations

Naomi Jorgensen
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A federal court’s ruling to overturn the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) HIPAA reproductive health privacy protections has left many organizations uncertain over future compliance and patient data obligations. In response, Coppersmith Brockelman attorney and longtime Senior Attorney with the HHS Office of General Counsel Amita Sanghvi authored an article for the Arizona Society for Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA) breaking down this ruling and its implications for regulated entities. The court’s decision in Purl v. HHS, N.D. Tex., 2:24-CV-228-Z, vacated the “HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy,” (the 2024 Rule) that would have expanded restrictions on disclosing protected health information related to reproductive health care. While HHS did not appeal the ruling, a group of proposed intervenors did. Meanwhile, HHS continued...

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Sep 22 2025

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

Naomi Jorgensen
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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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Sep 10 2025

Jill Chasson Helps Employers Navigate DOJ’s New Anti-DEI Guidance in HR Laws Article

Naomi Jorgensen
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As the federal government continues to ramp up scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices through executive orders, a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, and ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) guidance, employers must take note — and take action — to avoid potential compliance risks and liability. In a new HR Laws article, Partner Jill Chasson broke down the latest DOJ memo and its implications for businesses navigating this shifting legal landscape. In the article, Jill highlighted the DOJ’s view that seemingly neutral criteria such as “lived experience” or “cultural competence” may be unlawful if they function as proxies for protected characteristics. She also explained the agency’s warnings against preferential hiring, diverse-slate requirements, race-based programs, and training content perceived as exclusionary. Additionally, Jill outlined the DOJ’s new...

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Aug 21 2025

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 21 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys, Including Three Lawyers of the Year and Six Ones to Watch®

Naomi Jorgensen
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Best Lawyers® 2026 recently honored 21 of Coppersmith Brockelman’s 24 attorneys for their exceptional work in 16 categories. In addition, three attorneys received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” distinction: Jill Chasson in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category, Kristen Rosati in Administrative / Regulatory Law, and Keith Beauchamp in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants. The Lawyer of the Year designation is awarded to only one individual per geographic region and practice area. This marks the first time Jill and Keith have received the honor, while Kristen is recognized for the first time as Lawyer of the Year in the Administrative / Regulatory Law category. Kristen previously earned the distinction four times in Health Care Law. Erin Fleming Dunlap earned her first Best Lawyers recognition in...

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Aug 06 2025

Former State Elections Director & General Counsel to Arizona Governor Joins Firm to Co-Lead Elections & Public Law Practice

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Coppersmith Brockelman is pleased to welcome Sambo “Bo” Dul to the team — one of Arizona’s most prominent attorneys and influential legal voices in civic and government affairs. She will co-lead the nationally recognized elections and public law practice alongside Andy Gaona, with support from colleague Austin Yost. Formerly a top legal advisor to Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona state elections director, Bo brings a rare blend of high-level government service, private practice expertise, and deep commitment to democracy rooted in lived experience as a Cambodian refugee. Her leadership has previously helped secure free and fair state elections in a time when democracy faced the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic, efforts to undermine public confidence in election processes, and increasing threats against election officials. After Hobbs...

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