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. Below is a listing by year of our awards for journalism and design.
2023

“State of the Unions” by Nancy Henderson
Article from the 2022 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 feature writing category of the National Federation of Press Women’s at-large member contest.

“Like Father, Like Daughter” by Chante Griffin
Article from the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine
First place award in the personality profile category of the Illinois Women’s Press Association contest.

“Taking Them Head On” by Stephanie Hunt
Article from the 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine
First place award in the personality profile category of the Media Women of South Carolina contest.

“First Served” by Kim Raff
Photo from the 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine
First place award in the news or feature photograph category of the National Federation of Press Women’s at-large member contest.

“The Full Perspective” by Jessica Glynn
Article from the 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers magazine
First place award in the personality profile category of the National Federation of Press Women’s at-large member contest.

“Real-Life Gladiator” by Amy White
Article from the 2022 Texas Rising Stars magazine
First place award in the personality profile category of the Delaware Press Association’s annual journalism contest.
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 Dollar 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.

“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

“Lead 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-Joëlle 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.

“Harley 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

“Still Dancing Backwards in High Heels” 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.