Ranking Arizona Honors Coppersmith Brockelman in Two Competitive Legal Categories

Coppersmith Brockelman has once again garnered recognition for its legal excellence, earning two top 10 placements in Ranking Arizona’s 2025 edition. The firm secured the No. 2 spot among the state’s Top 10 Cannabis Law Firms and was named on the list of Arizona’s Top 10 Law Firms with 25 Attorneys or Fewer. The rankings reflect the team’s ability to deliver thoughtful, effective counsel across complex legal matters. Ranking Arizona is the state’s largest business opinion poll, with results determined by thousands of community votes. The lists spotlight organizations that demonstrate exceptional service, leadership, and impact in their respective industries. Coppersmith Brockelman is known for bringing clarity to complexity, blending sharp legal insight with real-world practicality. Whether working through regulatory shifts in cannabis law or advising on...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Named Among Legal Industry’s Best Places to Work in Arizona

Az Business has recognized Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 10 places to work in the Arizona legal industry, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for fostering a supportive, engaging, and growth-oriented workplace culture. The “10 Best Places to Work in the Arizona Legal Industry” list is determined by a reader poll, spotlighting the top firms in the state that excel in employee well-being, professional development, and positive work environment. Coppersmith Brockelman earned the No. 7 spot, underscoring the firm’s collaborative culture and commitment to the talented legal professionals driving its success. With initiatives that prioritize work-life balance, professional growth, and team camaraderie, including firm-wide activities and policies that support career development, Coppersmith Brockelman has cultivated an environment where its team thrives. This latest honor adds to the firm’s...

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Jill Chasson Provides Insight on Noncompete Agreement Challenges in HR Laws Article

In August 2024, just a few months after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning nearly all noncompete agreements between companies and workers, a federal judge blocked the rule nationwide. Despite the injunction and dramatic shifts in federal government priorities under a new president, the FTC recently announced that noncompete agreements will remain in its crosshairs. In a recent HR Laws article, Partner Jill Chasson examined the uncertain future of noncompete agreements and provided employers guidance as they navigate the FTC’s continued scrutiny of restrictive employment practices. Jill highlighted the FTC’s commitment to challenging noncompete agreements as part of a broader focus on labor practices. Citing concerns about worker mobility and wage suppression, the agency has even established a task force to investigate deceptive, unfair, and...

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Kristen Rosati Named Lawyer of the Year Finalist for 2025 Excellence in Law Awards

Az Business, in partnership with the State Bar of Arizona, has recognized Partner Kristen Rosati as a finalist for Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 Excellence in Law Awards, highlighting her as one of Arizona’s most influential and innovative legal professionals. This marks the first time Kristen has received the honor, joining four other attorneys in contention for the award. Formerly known as the Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards, the Excellence in Law Awards celebrate both private practice lawyers and in-house attorneys whose work is essential in upholding the law while navigating complex legal landscapes. A national leader in Big Data and HIPAA compliance, Kristen earned this distinction due to her extensive work in key areas like data sharing for research and clinical integration, data breaches, health...

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Kristen Rosati Co-Authors National Cancer Institute Article on Public-Private Partnerships in Cancer Research

The Journal of the National Cancer Institute recently published an article co-authored by Partner Kristen Rosati on the benefits and drawbacks of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in cancer research and the development of strategies to rapidly advance therapeutic innovations. With Kristen’s unique legal insight complementing the perspectives of researchers and oncologists, the article examined opportunities for collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, universities, and pharmaceutical companies. The article comes after Kristen was on the planning committee for and participated in a 2023 workshop on the same topic held by the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation Considered one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen has deep experience in data governance and strategy, data sharing for research and...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Honored in Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work List for Third Year Running

Recognized for a third consecutive year — and a second consecutive year within the coveted top three — Coppersmith Brockelman earned the No. 2 spot on Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list in the micro category (10 to 24 employees). The 22nd annual program selects finalists based on comprehensive employee surveys, with more than 200 businesses, nonprofits, and organizations measured against one another based on company culture, team engagement, perks, and more. "Our consistent recognition as a highly ranked Best Place to Work reflects the incredible community we’ve built at Coppersmith Brockelman over the last 30 years,” said Jill Chasson, Governance Committee Chair. “Our reputation is rooted in giving our clients the very best representation – and our culture plays a significant role in that....

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