ByLiane Jackson,
Forbes Staff.
T
he lawyers on our Top 250 list are a master class on what it means to be at the forefront of innovation, execution and success. Whether defending the free speech rights of social media companies like Ambika Kumar, co-leading antitrust litigation against the NCAA like Steve Berman, or suing for relief on behalf of Epstein victims like Sigrid McCawley, the practices are varied but the common denominators are the same: exceptional capability along with a deep dedication to client and craft.
“It’s a profession first and a business at least second, if not way below that,” says criminal defense attorney Marc Agnifilo, who most recently obtained a split verdict in music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, averting a potential life sentence. “You want real dedication. This is hard, important work. You want someone who’s really going to fret over your case.”
