Award-Winning Journalism from Super Lawyers
Along with rating attorneys in each state using our patented selection process, Super Lawyers Magazine regularly produces award-winning features on selected attorneys. Here are some of our editorial team’s recent journalism awards:
2020 | |
 | “The Writing's on the Wall” by Riley BegginArticle from the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the In-House/Custom Publications Feature Story category. |
 | “The Writing's on the Wall” by Scott StewartCover from the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the In-House/Custom Publications Cover Design category. |
 | “Great Heights” by John Bragg & Erica SorrentinoCover from the 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place in the Best in Indiana Journalism Awards presented by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine Cover Design category. |
 | “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” by Stephanie HuntArticle from the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place in the Media Women of South Carolina Communications Contest in the Personality Profile category. |
 | “Strike Force” by Alison MacorArticle from the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place in the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest in the Personality Profile category. |
 | “Nothing is Impossible” by Jessica OgilvieArticle from the 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place in the California Press Women's Professional Contest in the Personality Profile category. |
2019 | |
 | “Next Gen” by Dustin Snipes & Erica SorrentinoCover Design from the 2018 Southern California Rising Stars Magazine
Bronze Award given by the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) in the Best Cover Design category for a business/trade publication. |
 | “'You're Just Ready'” by Steve KnopperArticle from the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
Best in Major Metro Print Journalism in the Texas Gavel Awards presented by the Texas Bar Association, which annually honors five pieces of journalism that deepen the public understanding of the legal system. |
 | “Dina Alexander Leans In” by Rick DahmsPhoto from the 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards presented by the Western Washington and Oregon Territory Society of Professional Journalists in the category of Portrait Photography. |
 | “Reflecting with Marie-Joelle Khouzam” by RJ SmithArticle from the 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards presented by the Press Club of Cleveland in the category of Best Personality Profile - Trade & Professional Publication. First Place Award in the Ohio's Best Journalism Awards presented by the Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus Society of Professional Journalists chapters in the category of Best Personality Profile - Trade Publication. Finalist Designation in the Cincy SPJ Excellence in Journalism Awards presented by the Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists in the category of Best Magazine Story. |
 | “Harvey Riedel's Move” by Carlos HarrisonArticle from the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award in the Sunshine State Awards presented by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists in the category of Profile Story. |
 | “The 'Architectural Downfall' of Fred Joseph” by Jenny BurmanArticle from the 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the SPJ Louisville Metro Journalism Contest presented by the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists in the category of Personality/Profile Writing. |
2018 | |
 | “Visionary Man” by Carlos HarrisonArticle from the 2017 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award in the Sunshine State Awards presented by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Magazine Profile category. |
 | “Looking Around Corners” by Jenny BurmanArticle from the 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Ohio's Best Journalism contest, presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Personality Profile category for trade publications. |
 | “The Incredible Shrinking Jury Trial” by RJ SmithArticle from the 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Ohio's Best Journalism contest, presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Best General Story category for trade publications. Second Place Award given by the Louisville Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Feature Writing - Magazines category. |
| “The Force of Nature and the Steadying Hand” by Jessica GlynnFeature story from the 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Top of the Rockies Awards presented by the Society of Professional Journalists – Colorado Pro chapter in the Legal Reporting category. |
| “The Vanishing Jury Trial” by Steve KnopperFeature story from the 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Top of the Rockies Awards presented by the Society of Professional Journalists – Colorado Pro chapter in the Legal Reporting category. |
| 'The Chief is Eating My Sandwich' by Steve KnopperFeature story from the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award in the Top of the Rockies Awards presented by the Society of Professional Journalists – Colorado Pro chapter in the Legal Reporting category. |
2017 | |
| “That Kind of Invisible” by Erica SorrentinoCover design from the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Page One Awards presented by the Minnesota Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Magazine Cover category. Gold Award given by the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) in the Best Cover Design category for a business/trade publication. |
 | “Family Ties” by RJ SmithArticle from the 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award given by the Louisville Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Personality/Profile Reporting - Magazines category. First Place Award in the Ohio's Best Journalism contest, presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Personality Profile category for trade publications. |
 | “The Counter-Balancing Force” by Jim WalshArticle from the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Page One Awards presented by the Minnesota Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine Profile Story category. |
 | “The Bridge” by Steve KnopperArticle from the 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Top of the Rockies Awards presented by the Society of Professional Journalists – Colorado Pro chapter in the Legal Reporting category. |
 | “The Classic American Urban Story” by RJ SmithArticle from the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Ohio's Best Journalism contest, presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Personality Profile category for trade publications.
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 | “Bring Me Your Poor, Your Tired, Your Electrical Engineers” by Jim WalshArticle from the 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Top of the Rockies Awards presented by the Society of Professional Journalists – Colorado Pro chapter in the Legal Reporting category.
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 | “Leading the Class Action Cavalry” by Steph WeberArticle from the 2016 Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award in the Best in Indiana Journalism Awards presented by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Personality Profile category.
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 | “Kindred Spirits” by Jessica P. OgilvieArticle from the 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine
Finalist Designation given by the LA Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Awards in the Personality Profile category. |
2016 | |
 | “Navigating China” by Nina HuangArticle from the 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards presented by Pac-Northwest Society of Professional Journalists in the Government/Political Reporting category. |
 | “The Whistleblower's Best Friend” by Dan HeilmanArticle from the 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award in the Page One Awards presented by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Profile Story - Magazine category.
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 | “Benjamin Crump. Justice.” by Carlos HarrisonArticle from the 2015 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Sunshine State Awards presented by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Magazine Profile category.
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 | “We've Come a Rather Remarkable Way” by Steve KnopperArticle from the 2015 Alabama Super Lawyers Magazine
Silver Award given by the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) in the Feature Story - Magazine category.
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 | “The Big Guy” by RJ SmithArticle from the 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award given by the Louisville Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Personality/Profile Reporting - Magazines category.
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 | “Defending the Product” by Jenny BurmanArticle from the 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award in the Ohio's Best Journalism contest, presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Personality Profile category.
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2015 | |
 | “A Deal Is a Deal” by Michael EstrinArticle from the 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine
Finalist Designation given by the LA Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Awards in the Personality Profile category. |
2014 | |
 | “Making It, Baking It, Taking It” by Carlos HarrisonArticle from the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition
First Place Award given by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine/Profile Reporting category. |
 | “The Wide Out” by Dan HeilmanArticle from the 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award given by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Profile Story - Magazine category. |
 | “King of Controversy” by Claudia RoweArticle from the 2013 Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award given by the Top of the Rockies Society of Professional Journalists in the Legal: General Reporting category. |
 | “Driven” by Nancy RommelmannArticle from the 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the In-House/Custom Publications Feature Story category. |
2013 | |
 | “The Advocate” by Jim WalshArticle from the 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Bronze Award given by the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) in the Best Profile category. |
 | “Friending Ted Ullyot” by Joe MullichArticle from the 2012 Super Lawyers Business Edition
Bronze Award given by the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) in the Best Profile category. Finalist Award given by the LA Press Club's SoCal Journalism Award in the Magazine Personality Profile category. |
 | “After Columbine” by Steve KnopperArticle from the 2012 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine
First Place Award given by the Top of the Rockies Society of Professional Journalists. |
2012 | |
 | “The Crusader” by Christy DeSmithArticle from the 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award given by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists in the Best Magazine Profile category. |
 | “Tenacious Defender” by Nicholas DiUlioArticle from the 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award given by the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine Feature and Profile Writing category. |
 | “Tackling Giants” by Joel WarnerArticle from the 2011 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award given by the Top of the Rockies Society of Professional Journalists in the Law and Order - Feature Writing category. |
2011 | |
 | “The Change of Heart of Don Nichols” by Kevin FeatherlyArticle from the 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Third Place Award in the Page One Awards presented by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine Profile category. |
 | “Star Attraction” by G.K. SharmanArticle from the 2010 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Sunshine State Awards sponsored by the South Florida Society of Professional Journalists in the Light Feature Reporting category. |
 | “The Green River Killer's Lawyer” by Harris MeyerArticle from the 2010 Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
Second Place Award in the Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest from the Western Washington Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine Profile category. |
