Awards
Thomson Reuters Recognizes 25 BCLP Lawyers as Stand-outs for Client Service
Feb 06, 2026BCLP is proud to announce that 25 lawyers across its global platform have been recognized as “Stand-out Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters. This client-nominated recognition serves as a testament to each recipient’s individual skills and dedication to deliver real value to their clients.
According to Thomson Reuters, these lawyers stand out among their peers for their ability to improve client satisfaction, increase client advocacy, grow share of wallet, strengthen the brand, enhance people's engagement and increase profits per partner.
BCLP’s 2026 Stand-out Lawyers:
- Kevin Atkins, Energy, Environment and Infrastructure, London
- Ashley W. Baker, Corporate Transactions, St. Louis
- Steven B. Becker, Commercial Construction, Kansas City
- Celia Berg, Core Real Estate UK, London
- Sam Burke, Real Estate Finance UK, London
- John Goebel, Corporate Transactions, Chicago
- Kyle S. Hirsch, Finance Transactions, Phoenix
- Polly James, Financial Services Disputes and Investigations, London
- Trevor A. Jenkins, Finance Transactions, Kansas City
- Lindsay Sklar Johnson, Antitrust, Competition and Trade, Atlanta
- Roman Khodykin, Arbitration, Real Estate and Construction Disputes, Dubai
- Joel N. Lander, Corporate Transactions, St. Louis
- Emma Lawley, Commercial Construction UK, London
- Darci F. Madden, Class Actions and Mass Torts, St. Louis
- Lee Marshall, Business & Commercial Disputes, San Francisco
- Philippe Metais, Business & Commercial Disputes, Paris
- Ryan Reetz, Arbitration, Real Estate and Construction Disputes, Miami
- Jonathan Solis, Technology, Commercial and Data, Santa Monica
- Louis C. Spelios, Corporate Transactions, Atlanta
- Gareth Stringer, Commercial Construction UK, London
- Juliet (JT) Thomas, Core Real Estate (UK), London
- Peter D. Van Cleve, Corporate Transactions, St. Louis
- John M. Welge, Corporate Transactions, St. Louis
- Damon J. Whitaker, Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes, Atlanta
- Payam Yoseflavi, Real Estate Finance UK, London
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