HOUSTON – Bracewell LLP has been shortlisted for 17 awards at the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2026, which recognize leading law firms and lawyers for excellence.
Ten Bracewell lawyers were named finalists for individual awards:
- Shannon Baldwin – Corporate/M&A Rising Star
- Margaret B. Beasley – Litigation Rising Star
- Nicole Boeckmann – White-Collar Crime Lawyer of the Year
- Kate H. Day – Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year
- E. Dee Martin – ESG Leader of the Year
- Elizabeth L. McGinley – Thought Leader of the Year
- Ann D. Navaro – Environmental Lawyer of the Year
- Sarah Tahir – Banking & Finance Rising Star
- Danielle M. Varnell – Energy, Natural Resources & Mining Lawyer of the Year
- Christie Latimer Westmoreland – Real Estate Lawyer of the Year
Bracewell was also shortlisted for seven firm awards:
- Career Development International Firm of the Year
- Career Development North America Firm of the Year
- Gender Diversity Advocacy North America Firm of the Year
- International Pro Bono Firm of the Year
- North America Pro Bono Firm of the Year
- Work-Life Balance North America Firm of the Year
- North America Firm of the Year
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in New York on May 28.
