Ropes & Gray partners David McIntosh, Daniel O’Connor, and Jane Willis have been named “Lawyers of the Year” in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America guide. The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to only one attorney with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location. Ropes & Gray’s lawyers were recognized in:
- David McIntosh – Boston: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Daniel O’Connor – Boston: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Jane Willis – Boston: Antitrust
In addition to the firm’s Lawyers of the Year recognitions, 110 Ropes & Gray lawyers were recognized as “Best Lawyers” and 101 were named “Ones to Watch” in the guide.
The annual Best Lawyers in America guide recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers each based on comprehensive survey responses submitted by thousands of leading lawyers in the United States.
The firm’s full rankings can be seen here.
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