Award-Winning Journalism from Super Lawyers

2022

“The Big Picture” by RJ Smith

Article from the 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the profile story category of the Orange County Press Club's Excellence in Journalism contest.

“Reclaiming Their Space” by Chante Griffin

Article from the 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the feature story category of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists' Page One Awards.

“The Atlas of Legal Aid” by Bob Geballe

Article from the 2021 Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award given by the Society of Professional Journalists Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards in the Magazine Personal Profile category.

“Troubled Waters” by Anne Brash

Article from the 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the Custom Publications Feature Reporting category.

Second Place Award in the feature story category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest. 

“The Fight Isn't Over” by Taylor Kuether

Article from the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the Illinois Woman's Press Association Professional Contest.

Second Place Award in the profile story category of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists' Page One Awards.

“The $2 Billion Man” by Jessica Glynn

Article from the 2021 Southern California Rising Stars Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the California Press Women's Professional Contest.  

Second Place Award in the personality profile category of LA Press Club's SoCal Journalism Awards Contest.

“The Power of Protest” by Nancy Henderson

Article from the 2021 special supplement that appeared in The New York Times, Denver Herald, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Miami Herald, Boston Globe and San Francisco Magazine

First Place Award in the social issues writing category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest. 

Honorable Mention in the social issues writing category of the National Federation of Press Women's National Communications Contest. 

“The Right Battles” by Nancy Henderson

Article from the 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest. 

“The Muck Raker for Muckrakers” by Stephanie Hunt

Article from the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the Media Women of South Carolina Communications Contest. 

“Never Lose Heart” by Nancy Henderson

Article from the 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the New Mexico Press Women Communications Contest. 

“Tenaciously Civil” by Alison Macor

Article from the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest. 

Honorable Mention in the personality profile category of the National Federation of Press Women's National Communications Contest. 

“You Fight for Your Side” by Alison Macor

Article from the 2021 Texas Rising Stars Magazine

First Place Award in the feature story category of the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest. 

“Making Their Mark” by Nancy Henderson

Article from the 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the feature story category of the Women's Press Club of Indiana Communications Contest. 

“Troubled Waters” by Luke Klein

Cover design from the 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine

Second Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the Custom Publications Cover Design category. 

“The Right Battles,” “Never Lose Heart,” and “The Power of Protest” by Nancy Henderson

Articles from 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers Magazine, 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers Magazine, and the special supplement that appeared in The New York Times, Denver Herald, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Miami Herald, Boston Globe and San Francisco Magazine

Second Place Award in the Golden Press Cards given by the Eastern Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists in the Freelance Writing category. 

“We Need to Tell Other Stories” by Natalie Pompilio

Article from the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine

Second Place Award in the personality profile category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest. 

“Everywhere We Went, We Were First” by Jessica Glynn

Article from the 2021 Pennsylvania & Delaware Super Lawyers Magazine

Second Place Award in the personality profile category of the Pennsylvania Press Club's Communications Contest.

“The Bulldog and the Scholar” by Jessica Glynn

Article from the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine

Second Place Award in the personality profile category of the Connecticut Press Club's Communications Contest.

“Changing the Narrative” by Natalie Pompilio

Article from the 2021 Virginia & West Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine

Third Place Award in the personality profile category of the Pennsylvania Press Club's Communications Contest.

“Comeback Drive” by Jessica Glynn

Article from the 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine

Third Place Award in the legal feature category of the Top of the Rockies Awards presented by the Society of Professional Journalists – Colorado Pro chapter.

“Gaming Changers” by Riley Beggin

Article from the 2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine

Third Place Award in the business feature category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest.

“Family Matters” by Carlos Harrison

Article from the 2021 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.

“All the Fun Cases” by Jessica Glynn

Article from the 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers Magazine

Honorable Mention Award in the personality profile category of the Arkansas Press Women Communications Contest.

2021

“Local Counsel” by Susan Wenner Jackson

Article from the 2020 Ohio & Kentucky Super Lawyers Magazine

Second 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.

Third Place Award given by the Press Club of Cleveland's All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards in the Trade Publications Personality Profile Feature category.

“The Everyday Extraordinary” by Riley Beggin

Article from the 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers Magazine

Third Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the In-House/Custom Publications Feature Reporting category.

“All the Angles” by Steph Weber

Article from the 2020 Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the Women's Press Club of Indiana Communications Contest. 

“Vital Force” by Alison Macor

Article from the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest. 

“Being Underestimated is Fabulous” by Stephanie Hunt

Article from the 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the Media Women of South Carolina Communications Contest. 

“In the Moment” by Riley Beggin

Article from the 2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the personality profile category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest. 

Second Place Award given by the Utah Society of Professional Journalists in the Magazine Feature Story category.

Second Place Award given by the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists in the In-House/Custom Publications Feature Reporting category.

Honorable Mention in the personality profile category of National Federation of Press Women's National Communications Contest.

“In the Moment” by Kim Raff

Photography from the 2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine

Second Place Award in the news/feature photo category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest.

“Leading the Charge” by Hanna Agar

Photography from the 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Magazine

Honorable Mention in the news/feature photo category of the National Federation of Press Women's at-large member contest.

“Shop Talk” by Natalie Pompilio

Article from the 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine

Second Place Award in the personality profile category of the Pennsylvania Press Club Communications Contest.

“Medium Cool” by Dustin Snipes

Feature photo from the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine

Third Place given by the LA Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Awards in the Portrait Photo (not entertainment) category.

2020

“The Master” by Dustin Snipes

Cover photo from the 2019 Southern California Rising Stars Magazine

Finalist Designation given by the LA Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Awards in the Cover Art category.

First Place Award in the best cover design category given by the Orange County Press Club. 

“The Master” by Dustin Snipes (photo) & RJ Smith (story)

Article and photo from the 2019 Southern California Rising Stars Magazine

Second Place Award in the best portrait photography category given by the Orange County Press Club.

First Place Award in the best specialty publication feature story given by the Orange County Pres Club.

“I Wanted to Sue Everybody” by Bill Glose

Article from the 2019 Virginia & West Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine

Winner for best feature story by a newsletter or trade publication, given by the Washington DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

“The Writing's on the Wall” by Riley Beggin

Article 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 Stewart

Cover 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 (photo) & Nancy Henderson (story)

Cover and story from the 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the magazine cover design category in the SPJ Louisville Metro Journalism Contest presented by the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists.

First Place Award in the magazine personality and profile writing category in the SPJ Louisville Metro Journalism Contest presented by the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists.

Third Place Award 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 Hunt

Article from the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place Award in the Media Women of South Carolina Communications Contest in the Personality Profile category.

Second Place Award in the personality profile category of National Federation of Press Women's National Communications Contest.

“Strike Force” by Alison Macor

Article from the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place in the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest in the Personality Profile category.

Honorable Mention in the personality profile category of National Federation of Press Women's National Communications Contest.

“Nothing is Impossible” by Jessica Ogilvie

Article from the 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine

First Place in the California Press Women's Professional Contest in the Personality Profile category.

Honorable Mention in the personality profile category of National Federation of Press Women's National Communications Contest.

2019

“Next Gen” by Dustin Snipes & Erica Sorrentino

Cover 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 Knopper

Article 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 Dahms

Photo 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 Smith

Article 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 Harrison

Article 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 Burman

Article 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 Harrison

Article 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 Burman

Article 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 Smith

Article 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 Glynn

Feature 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 Knopper

Feature 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 Knopper

Feature 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 Sorrentino

Cover 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 Smith

Article 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 Walsh

Article 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 Knopper

Article 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 Smith

Article 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.

“Bring Me Your Poor, Your Tired, Your Electrical Engineers” by Jim Walsh

Article 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.

“Leading the Class Action Cavalry” by Steph Weber

Article 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.

“Kindred Spirits” by Jessica P. Ogilvie

Article 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 Huang

Article 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 Heilman

Article 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.

“Benjamin Crump. Justice.” by Carlos Harrison

Article 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.

“We've Come a Rather Remarkable Way” by Steve Knopper

Article from the 2015 Alabama Super Lawyers Magazine

Silver Award given by the Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) in the Feature Story - Magazine category.

“The Big Guy” by RJ Smith

Article 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.

“Defending the Product” by Jenny Burman

Article 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.

2015

“A Deal Is a Deal” by Michael Estrin

Article 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 Harrison

Article 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 Heilman

Article 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 Rowe

Article 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 Rommelmann

Article 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 Walsh

Article 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 Mullich

Article 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 Knopper

Article 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 DeSmith

Article 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 DiUlio

Article 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 Warner

Article 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 Featherly

Article 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. Sharman

Article 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 Meyer

Article 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.