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Hausfeld recognized for outstanding performance in Chambers USA 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Hausfeld has achieved remarkable recognition in the recently published Chambers USA 2026 guide, adding 13 new rankings, including two new firm/practice rankings and eleven new individual rankings, while maintaining all of our rankings from last year.

Hausfeld continues to hold its position as a leading Band 1 firm for Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide), with sources noting the firm has "encyclopedic knowledge, deep sophistication and strategic awareness of what it takes to bring a case to a good result" and calling it "a powerhouse plaintiff practice in complex litigation, predominantly in the antitrust realm." The firm also maintains Band 1 rankings for Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff in California, Washington D.C., and New York, and Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff in Pennsylvania.

This year brings two new firm/practice rankings: Antitrust (Pennsylvania) at Band 3, where sources praised the firm's "deep knowledge of antitrust law and exceptional judgment," and a significant elevation of our Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.) ranking from Band 2 to Band 1, with a source noting there is "no other law firm who I'd rather be side by side with."

Hausfeld also continues to be highly ranked in Privacy & Data Security: Litigation (Nationwide), with sources describing the firm as "a full shop in terms of privacy issues" that does "everything well in briefing, strategy and case management."

In addition to the firm recognitions, Hausfeld earned ten new individual rankings for 2026, highlighted below. Sources praised the firm's lawyers as "brilliant and tenacious" and noted that "Hausfeld has a huge roster of attorneys who combine powerful intellect, diligent work ethic and exceptional judgment."

Firm/Practice Rankings

Antitrust:

  • Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide): Hausfeld (Band 1)
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (California): Hausfeld (Band 1)
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Hausfeld (Band 1)
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (New York): Hausfeld (Band 1)
  • Antitrust (Pennsylvania): Hausfeld (Band 3) *

Litigation:

  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Hausfeld (Band 1)*
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Pennsylvania): Hausfeld (Band 1)

Privacy & Data Security:

  • Privacy & Data Security: Litigation (Nationwide): Hausfeld (Band 2)

Individual Attorney Rankings

Chambers and Partners recognized 25 Hausfeld lawyer rankings across multiple practice areas.

Katie R. Beran

  • Antitrust (Pennsylvania): Up and Coming*
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Pennsylvania): Band 1

Swathi Bojedla

  • Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide): Up and Coming*
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Up and Coming
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Up and Coming*

Melinda Coolidge

  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 3*
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 2*

Sathya S. Gosselin

  • Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide): Band 3
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 2
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 2*

Michael D. Hausfeld

  • Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide): Band 1
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 1

Megan E. Jones

  • Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide): Band 1
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (California): Band 1

Jeannine Kenney

  • Antitrust (Pennsylvania): Band 4*
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Pennsylvania): Band 1*

Christopher L. Lebsock

  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (California): Band 2

Scott Martin

  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (New York): Band 1

James J. Pizzirusso

  • Privacy & Data Security: Litigation (Nationwide): Band 2

Brian A. Ratner

  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 1*

Mindee J. Reuben

  • Antitrust (Pennsylvania): Band 3
  • Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff (Pennsylvania): Band 1*

Hilary K. Scherrer

  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 3

Daniel J. Walker

  • Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nationwide): Band 3
  • Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff (Washington, D.C.): Band 3*

* New for 2026

Hausfeld’s full profile in Chambers and Partners USA Guide 2026

These exceptional results reflect the continued excellence of our legal practice and demonstrate our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas.

Chambers and Partners has been researching and ranking the legal profession for more than 30 years and is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories globally. Its annual rankings are based on in-depth research that includes thousands of interviews with clients and legal professionals. Firms and individual lawyers are evaluated on criteria such as legal ability, client service, commercial awareness, and professional conduct. As a result, inclusion in the Chambers USA Guide is a meaningful and credible recognition of excellence within the legal industry.

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