November 14, 2025 | 1 minute read

NEW YORK – Daniel S. Connolly, managing partner of Bracewell LLP’s New York office, will receive the Client Service Excellence Award at the 2025 IrishCentral Legal Elite Awards, which will be held on November 19 at the American Irish Historical Society in New York.

Connolly will be honored for his exemplary client service and ability to blend innovation with deep legal experience to address complex and sensitive matters. He represents companies and individuals in white-collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance investigations, class actions and complex commercial litigation cases, including the firm’s representation of a prominent family in a high-profile case related to a nationwide public health crisis. Connolly is also a key member of the team advising the Archdiocese of New York and has represented a global pharmaceutical company in an international licensing arbitration.

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