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Benesch Partner Nicole Wrigley Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
September 30, 2026
Benesch is pleased to announce that Nicole Wrigley, partner and vice chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, has been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list. The annual guide recognizes the nation’s top litigators across a wide range of practice areas, honoring attorneys who have distinguished themselves through exceptional advocacy and outstanding results. Selected through Lawdragon’s rigorous editorial process, the list highlights attorneys who continue to shape the legal profession and bring justice to life for their clients.
A nationally recognized complex commercial litigator and Chambers USA-ranked attorney, Nicole has more than two decades of experience defending and pursuing high-stakes disputes that shape legal precedent. As a sought-after advocate in “bet-the-company” matters, she combines strategic insight with practical execution to deliver exceptional results in the most challenging cases.
Nicole has litigated some of the largest and most high-profile cases in U.S. legal history, from landmark defamation disputes and multibillion-dollar securities fraud claims to serving on the trial team in one of the largest auditor liability cases ever tried. Her practice spans the full litigation spectrum, including closely held business disputes, nine-figure commercial cases, and complex multidistrict litigation proceedings, where she has served as liaison counsel for industry-leading companies.
View the full list of honorees here.