The American Lawyer (ALM) Names Benesch Marketing & Business Development Team a Finalist for “Best Business Team” Award for Third Consecutive Year

Benesch is thrilled to announce that The American Lawyer (ALM) has named the firm’s Marketing & Business Development team a finalist for its coveted Best Business Team award—one of the industry’s highest honors—marking the team’s third year in a row receiving this honor. The recognition comes on the heels of the Benesch team winning the award in 2025. Selected as one of eight finalists for 2026, the Benesch Marketing & BD team was recognized for its measurable impact in areas including firm growth, client service, innovation and operational excellence.

“It is an incredible honor to once again be recognized among this elite group by ALM as a finalist for Best Business Team,” said Benesch Chief Marketing Officer Jeanne Hammerstrom. “This recognition reflects the talent, creativity and dedication of our Marketing & Business Development team, whose work continues to support the firm’s strategic growth and client service goals.”

The Best Business Team award, which will be presented at The American Lawyer Industry Awards gala in November in New York, honors teams that have had an identifiable impact on their organizations, from how they are run to the client work they generate and everything in between.

The 2026 American Lawyer Industry Awards Finalists: Best Business Team

• Benesch
• DLA Piper
• Foley & Lardner
• Fox Rothschild
• Honigman
• Latham & Watkins
• Spencer Fane
• Vinson & Elkins

View the full list of categories and honorees who will be honored at The American Lawyer’s annual gala.