HSW Earns Third Consecutive Benchmark Litigation U.S. Labor & Employment Firm of the Year Nomination

January 29, 2026

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP is thrilled to announce that the prestigious national rankings guide Benchmark Litigation has shortlisted the firm for its U.S. Labor & Employment Firm of the Year award. The firm made the list in 2024 and 2025 and is now one of five select nominees for 2026.

In addition to HSW, the nominees are Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, Proskauer Rose and Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight. Benchmark will announce the winner on Wednesday, March 11, at the U.S. awards gala in New York City.

"Being shortlisted for Benchmark's U.S. Labor & Employment Firm of the Year for three years running reflects the continuing trust our clients place in our team," managing partner Jonathan Harris said. “We thank Benchmark Litigation for including us and look forward to the gala in March.”

Benchmark Litigation recognizes top U.S. litigation firms and attorneys based on in-depth research and peer and client feedback. Its rankings highlight firms and litigators handling the most significant and high-stakes disputes across the country.

The 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. guide listed eight HSW lawyers and ranked the firm as “Recommended” for Dispute Resolution.