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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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Chambers USA Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2025 Legal Rankings

Chambers USA, the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, has recognized 10 of our 21 lawyers in its 2025 legal guide. The firm also achieved a new national distinction in Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare, underscoring the team’s extensive expertise in this complex and rapidly developing sector of law. Among the individual honors is a first-time Arizona ranking for Andy Gaona in appellate litigation. Coppersmith Brockelman also earned repeat recognition in Arizona for three key practice areas: Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Healthcare. 2025 Chambers USA nationally recognized attorneys: Kristen Rosati, Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare Mel Soliz, Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare Attorneys recognized for their expertise in Arizona: Keith Beauchamp, Litigation: General Commercial Kent Brockelman, Labor & Employment Jill Chasson, Labor & Employment ...

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Three Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized Among AzBusiness’ 2025 Top 100 Lawyers

AzBusiness magazine has once again honored Partners Keith Beauchamp, John DeWulf, and Kristen Rosati on its annual list of Arizona’s best legal minds. Each year, AzBusiness’ editorial team and industry experts choose the top 100 attorneys from a pool of more than 2,000 of the state’s most talented and successful lawyers. Selections are based on the lawyers’ professional success and ratings as well as their impact on their law firm, the communities they serve, and the legal profession. This marks Keith’s third consecutive year on the Top 100 Lawyers list for his expertise in handling complex commercial disputes like class action lawsuits, business torts, legal malpractice, litigation involving directors and officers, theft of trade secrets, and restrictive covenants. He also has expertise in election-related matters and litigation...

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Kristen Rosati & Keith Beauchamp Recognized Among Arizona’s Top Legal Professionals in 2025 AzBusiness Leaders

Partners Kristen Rosati and Keith Beauchamp have been named as two of the state’s most influential attorneys in the 2025 edition of AzBusiness Leaders. Published annually by AZ Big Media, the issue showcases the professionals who are shaping Arizona’s business landscape. Marking Kristen’s second consecutive year on the coveted list for her impactful work in health care law, she appeared twice in the issue — once in the law feature and again in the “Who’s Who in Healthcare” section. Keith was recognized for his career as a seasoned litigator with experience handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes. This accolade caps off a strong year for the firm, which, along with its attorneys, has earned honors from Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers. These...

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Five Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers by PHOENIX Magazine

Honored for their outstanding contributions across six practice areas, PHOENIX Magazine recognized five Coppersmith Brockelman attorneys on its 2024 Top Lawyers list – several of whom have been featured on the list for multiple years and others for the very first time.  Mel Soliz was honored for the third consecutive year, and Jill Chasson and Keith Beauchamp were recognized for the second time, both having been featured on the publication’s 2022 Top Lawyers list. And joining them for the first time this year are Malvika Sinha and Andy Gaona, with Andy receiving recognition in two categories.  The Coppersmith Brockelman attorneys recognized in the 2024 list are:  Andy Gaona: Appellate Law; Government & Administrative  Keith Beauchamp: Commercial Litigation   Malvika Sinha: Commercial Litigation  Mel Soliz: Health-Care Law  Jill Chasson:...

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