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Benesch said real estate partner Laura Sugarman was named a New York region honoree in Connect CRE’s 2026 Women in Real Estate Awards. The firm said the recognition honors professional work, leadership and industry contributions, and described her practice as advising participants in commercial property transactions and development projects.
Benesch said it maintained a nationwide Highly Recommended ranking in Benchmark Litigation’s 2027 guide and received that designation for its Cleveland office for the first time. The firm said eight attorneys were named Litigation Stars and six Future Stars, including four lawyers receiving Future Star recognition for the first time.
Benesch said real estate partner Jonathan Grippo received Sanctuary for Families’ Above & Beyond Award for pro bono work supporting the renovation of Sarah Burke House. The firm said his construction and real estate guidance helped the organization maintain its shelter for domestic violence survivors and their families.
Benesch said its marketing team received two 2026 MarCom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The firm said the awards recognized its branding refresh and LinkedIn work, with the competition assessing the creative execution and effectiveness of marketing and communications projects.
Benesch said its chief marketing officer, Jeanne Hammerstrom, received a 2026 Platinum MarCom Award for Individual Achievement from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The firm said the award recognized her body of work leading its marketing, communications, business development and branding efforts across its national platform, and that Benesch also received two team honors in the 2026 MarCom Awards.
Benesch said senior director of marketing communications Corrina Wright was included among Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications. The firm said she oversees its nationwide communications strategy, including public relations, digital marketing, advertising, thought leadership, award nominations and social media.
Benesch said five former summer associates joined its New York office as new attorneys after passing the New York Bar. The firm said the group joined its litigation, corporate and securities, and real estate practices, continuing the connection established through its summer associate program.
Benesch said it published a question-and-answer guide addressing federal leasing requirements for motor carriers using independent owner-operators. The firm said the article examines written agreements, compensation, deductions, escrow practices and worker classification, drawing on recurring questions encountered by its transportation and logistics lawyers.
Benesch said partners Douglas DiMedio and Andrew Glickman were named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list. The firm said the guide recognizes lawyers working on transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and finance, as well as corporate governance.
Benesch said it published an analysis of potential restrictions on foreign interests in the transportation and logistics sector. The firm’s article examines proposed legislation concerning a transportation intermediary’s principal place of business and ownership, and discusses how organizational structures could intersect with federal operating authority.
Benesch said 10 former summer associates joined its Cleveland and Columbus offices after passing the Ohio bar examination. The firm said the group includes lawyers in litigation, intellectual property, corporate, and labor and employment practices, with their swearing-in scheduled for November 16, 2026.
Benesch said it ranked 17th on Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2026 Largest Law Firms list, compared with 19th in its 2025 debut. The firm said its Chicago office grew by more than 120% over five years and now has more than 155 attorneys.
Benesch said it published an analysis of the Justice Department’s October 1 corporate fraud enforcement directive. The firm said the memorandum centralizes corporate investigations through the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s Corporate Enforcement Section and identifies ten factors prosecutors must weigh in charging and plea decisions.
Benesch said intellectual property partner Puja Parikh was recognized in the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel for 2026. The firm described the annual California list as recognizing leadership, legal work and contributions to clients, the profession and communities.