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PIC represents a significant milestone in BakerHostetler’s AI strategy. The unified data intelligence facilitated by the platform creates a single pane of glass for attorneys to access 1.1 million matters, 80 million narratives, more than 20 million docket entries and much more – advantages that allow attorneys to access information more efficiently, make informed decisions and deliver greater value to clients.

Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Star is a distinction given only to the top 2 1/2 percent of lawyers under the age of 40 or those who have been practicing law for 10 years or less.

2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers

• Erica Barrow              
• Camille Bent
• Seanna Brown
• Nicholas Cremona
• Steven Goldberg
• Lan Hoang
• Ferve Khan
• Heather McDonald
• Jonathan New
• Christos Papapetrou
• Jonathan Pressment
• Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky
• Lauren Resnick
• Jorian Rose
• John Siegal
• George Stamboulidis
• Amy Traub
• Amy Vanderwal
• Oren Warshavsky
• Aric Wu
• Gonzalo Zeballos

2026 New York Metro Rising Stars

• Matthew Berger
• J’naia Boyd
• Madison Gaudreau
• Tara Turner
• Lauren Weinberg

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Less than two weeks later, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit disagreed, citing history and the fact that home distillers can evade excise tax on a taxable good. The U.S. Department of Justice echoed that argument in its appeal of the Fifth Circuit’s ruling.

A decision on the constitutionality of the long-standing ban on home distilling is expected by the end of June. Partners Andrew Grossman and Kristin Shapiro are representing the Hobby Distillers Association.

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Sabella received the award during the ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee luncheon at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges on Oct. 8, following years of involvement with the BBC. His tenure has included serving as Editor-in-Chief of the eNewsletter and as Chair of the Bankruptcy Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility Consortium, which focuses on the promotion of diversity before the bench. He also frequently presents at ABA conferences on bankruptcy cases and issues. In addition, Sabella serves as a Board Member on the ABA Business Law Section’s DEI Board, is a former Chair of the Business Law Section’s DEI Committee and served as a Commissioner on the ABA’s Commission on Disability Rights.

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Honorees will be recognized at a special 10th anniversary ceremony on Dec. 4, 2026, with honorees from previous years in attendance.

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Chuchawat represents PE, VC, public and private companies across all industries, and he has closed hundreds of deals over the course of his career. He advises clients on sophisticated, high-impact transactions across a diverse range of industries, including private equity sponsors, founder-led businesses and strategic acquirers in transformative transactions that required thoughtful structuring, practical business judgment and seamless execution. His ability to navigate complex negotiations while remaining focused on his clients’ long-term business objectives has made him a trusted advisor on some of the firm’s most significant deals. Chuchawat was also named a “Leader of Influence: M&A” by the Los Angeles Business Journal earlier this year.

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