17 Apr 2026

14 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognitions

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...

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13 Apr 2026

Jill Chasson Examines Arizona Federal Court Ruling on Commission Forfeiture in HR Laws

In the News

Commission agreements often require workers to be actively employed on their payout date to receive commissions, putting earned pay at risk if an employee departs before then. In the April issue of HR Laws, Partner Jill Chasson explored a new Arizona federal court decision that casts doubt on whether those provisions are sustainable long term for local employers. In her article, Jill analyzed a case involving a mortgage loan originator who resigned before certain commissions were paid, even though the loans had already closed. The court determined the employee could not recover the payment under Arizona’s wage statute, yet still found the forfeiture provision unconscionable under Arizona contract law. This decision confirmed that employers cannot withhold commissions once the work to earn them is complete and...

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13 Apr 2026

Mel Soliz Takes Virtual Stage at Two National Industry Forums to Discuss Computable Consent & State-Level Health Data Exchange Challenges

Speaking Engagements, Thought Leadership

Partner Mel Soliz was recently invited to speak at two high-profile industry events: the 43rd annual HIPAA Summit and The Sequoia Project’s latest privacy and consent webinar. In her sessions, she and fellow health data privacy leaders explored how patients’ privacy and consent preferences can be operationalized in digital and networked environments. HIPAA Summit: At the three-day virtual conference convening health data privacy leaders from across the country, Mel shared her insights in a plenary session entitled “Advancing Computable Consent in the Digital Healthcare Economy,” presented by The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She outlined where computable consent is headed and its implications for data use, governance, and trust as digital health infrastructure rapidly expands. The Sequoia Project Workgroup Webinar: Mel also spoke at...

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02 Apr 2026

Coppersmith Brockelman Named Law Firm of the Year Finalist in Az Business’ 2026 Excellence in Law Awards

In the News, Recognitions

Az Business recently recognized Coppersmith Brockelman as a finalist for Law Firm of the Year in the Small and Medium Size Firm category at the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards — highlighting its commitment to modern legal leadership that goes beyond cases won and contracts closed to drive purposeful progress across the state. The annual Excellence in Law Awards celebrate the top attorneys and firms whose work shapes organizations, strengthens communities, and advances meaningful initiatives both within and beyond the legal practice. The Excellence in Law distinction follows the firm’s repeat appearance on Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Law Firms List. Coppersmith Brockelman is a Phoenix-based law firm with national reach, known for its practical, creative counsel and litigation across a wide range...

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25 Mar 2026

Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Alongside Partners Kristen Rosati & Mel Soliz for Excellence in Health Care Privacy & Data Security

Recognitions

Coppersmith Brockelman has earned a practice area ranking in the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare. Partners Kristen Rosati and Melissa (Mel) Soliz were also individually honored in the same category, expanding their distinctions beyond existing local and national Chambers USA rankings. This recognition reflects the firm’s continued momentum in one of health care’s most high-stakes, fast-moving areas — where Coppersmith Brockelman helps health systems, academic medical centers, health information networks/exchanges, technology vendors, data analytics organizations, and other stakeholders navigate the legal, technical, and operational landscape that governs data privacy, security, and interoperability. Kristen, who serves as Chair of the Governance Committee at Coppersmith Brockelman, is considered one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys. She brings deep...

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19 Mar 2026

Amita Sanghvi Outlines Growing Legal Stakes of Health Data Exchange in AHLA Bulletin as High-Profile Interoperability Lawsuit Unfolds

In the News, Thought Leadership

The ongoing Epic v. Health Gorilla lawsuit has quickly become one of the most closely watched disputes in health data interoperability. In a new bulletin published by the American Health Law Association, Coppersmith Brockelman attorney Amita Sanghvi analyzed the case and its potential implications for national health information exchange. In the article, Amita explored allegations in the lawsuit and how the dispute may affect governance and oversight within national interoperability frameworks such as Carequality and TEFCA.  The analysis highlights legal and operational questions the case raises for organizations that participate in health information exchange networks. The bulletin also examines the broader policy tension between expanding access to health data and maintaining strong privacy safeguards. As national exchange networks grow, the case may influence how courts, regulators, and...

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