Rankings: Rising Stars

Law360’s Rising Stars profiles the top legal talent under 40. The winners are comprised of top litigators and dealmakers practicing at a level usually seen from veteran attorneys. Submissions highlight the winner’s age and reasons why his or her record deserves attention.
  • April 06, 2010

    Rising Star: Reed Smith's Nicolle Snyder Bagnell

    Dominion Exploration and Production Inc. was able to hold on to hundreds of oil and gas leases, and Hardy Storage Co. LLC received clearance to develop a new natural gas storage field even as more than 100 landowners objected to the move, thanks to Reed Smith LLP’s Nicolle Snyder Bagnell, who has snagged a spot on Law360’s list of 10 energy attorneys under 40 to watch.

  • April 05, 2010

    Rising Star: Best Best & Krieger's Sophie Akins

    Long an environmental advocate, Best Best & Krieger LLP partner Sophie A. Akins specializes in renewable energy projects and recently helped land a major rate win for the solar industry from a California regulator, securing her a spot on Law360’s list of 10 energy lawyers under 40 to watch.