August 20, 2026
The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognized 111 Willkie lawyers, along with two “Lawyer of the Year” awards and 31 “Ones to Watch” honors, which spotlight the legal industry’s rising stars.
The following Willkie partners were named “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective areas of law:
- Alan Epstein, partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department and Chair of the Entertainment Transactions Practice, was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Tax Law. He previously won this award in 2020.
- Glenn Vanzura, partner in the Litigation Department, was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Securities. He previously won this award in 2025.
Best Lawyers recognizes the leading lawyers across a variety of practice areas and jurisdictions based on peer review.
View The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 guide here.
