(LOS ANGELES) Katten announced today that six of the firm's attorneys were named to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers list recognizes the top 5 percent of attorneys in California, while the Rising Stars list identifies the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

"What distinguishes these top attorneys is not only their remarkable legal skill, but also their unwavering commitment to their clients," said Managing Partner of Katten's California Offices Christine Noelle Fitzgerald.

Named to the 2026 California Super Lawyers list were:

  • Abby Feinman
  • Michael S. Hobel
  • Carol A. Johnston
  • Benzion J. Westreich

Selected for the 2026 California Rising Stars list were:

  • Avi Pariser
  • Paul S. Yong

Super Lawyers is a rating service that selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.