Four Mayer Brown Partners Recognized As Law360’s 2026 “Rising Stars”

Mayer Brown lawyers Elisabeth Anderson, Glenn Kunkes, Sophie Mancall-Bitel, and Chad Richards have been selected as 2026 "Rising Stars" by Law360 in the Transportation, Banking, Technology, and Energy categories, respectively. The highly competitive annual list recognizes attorneys under 40 whose "accomplishments belie their age."

Elisabeth has earned a spot as a Rising Star in the Transportation category. She advises and defends clients in consumer class actions and commercial litigation, at both the trial and appellate level.

Glenn is recognized as a Rising Star in the Banking category. He represents a broad range of financial institutions in the structuring and negotiation of an extensive variety of structured finance asset products.

Sophie is named a Rising Star in the Technology category. She represents internet and technology companies in cutting-edge consumer class actions.

Chad secured a spot as a Rising Star in the Energy category. He advises project developers, strategic investors, financial institutions, investment funds and their portfolio companies, and other energy industry participants on regulatory matters before the US Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and state regulatory commissions, among other regulators.

This year, Law360 reviewed over 1100 submissions before selecting more than 160 attorneys from over 90 law firms for recognition. To view Law360's full list of 2026 Rising Stars, click here.