14 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers

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

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

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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4 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Honored on AzBusiness’ 2026 Top 100 Lawyers List

AzBusiness magazine has once again recognized Partners Keith Beauchamp and John DeWulf among Arizona’s most accomplished business lawyers, with Partners Mel Soliz and Jill Chasson joining them on its esteemed annual list for the first time.  Each year, AzBusiness’ editorial team collaborates with industry experts to select 100 standout attorneys among a pool of more than 2,000 of the state’s most talented and acclaimed. Honorees are chosen based on professional success and ratings, as well as their influence on their respective law firms, communities, and the greater legal environment.   New to the list yet widely known as one of Arizona’s most dominant regulatory health care lawyers, Mel focuses on compliance with data privacy, access, and interoperability, health IT service contracting, and HIN/HIEs. A go-to speaker who has been active in state and federal policymaking, Mel is the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers.     Another well-recognized legal name making her “Top 100” debut, Jill centers her practice around the...

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Kristen Rosati, Jill Chasson, Keith Beauchamp & Melissa Soliz Recognized in 2026 AzBusiness Leaders

Excellence across disciplines continues to define Coppersmith Brockelman’s legal bench, with Kristen Rosati, Jill Chasson, Keith Beauchamp, and Mel Soliz recognized in the 2026 edition of AzBusiness Leaders, AZ Big Media’s annual publication highlighting Arizona’s most influential business leaders. Recognized among the “Emerging Leaders” list, this marks Mel’s first time in AzBusiness Leaders, noted for her growing impact in health data privacy and interoperability. Kristen and Jill were both named “Leaders to Watch,” a designation selected by the AzBusiness Leaders editorial board to highlight the leaders expected to shape Arizona’s economy in the year ahead. This is the eighth year Kristen has been recognized for her work at the forefront of health care law, including data privacy and data sharing for research and clinical integration. In her...

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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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