GYH Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®

August 24, 2023 – Grossman Young & Hammond is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These honors highlight the firm’s deep bench of talent and commitment to excellence in immigration law.
Five attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America®:
- Sandra Grossman – Immigration Law
- Denise C. Hammond – Immigration Law
- Adriana Robinson – Immigration Law
- Patrick Taurel – Immigration Law
- Becki L. Young – Immigration Law
Of Counsel, Mary Pivec, was also recognized in Best Lawyers for the 36th year running!
Seven attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:
- Hallie A. Cohen – Immigration Law
- Valerie Mahoney – Immigration Law
- Ariel Rawls – Immigration Law
- Anne R. Rowley – Immigration Law
- Marcela Villeda Sanchinelli – Immigration Law
- Lauren Twist – Immigration Law
- Nikki Whetstone – Immigration Law
Since 1983, Best Lawyers has been widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence, using a peer-review methodology to recognize top lawyers across practice areas and regions. Ones to Watch honors early-career attorneys demonstrating outstanding professional achievement in private practice.
“Clients trust Best Lawyers as a credible and reliable way to identify the most elite lawyers, and it is with great pride that we continue to provide this valued service,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has helped those in need of legal services identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in specific jurisdictions and specialties. Recognition is based entirely on peer review and cannot be bought or influenced.hat even appears to facilitate illegal presence.