Cleary Gottlieb Shortlisted for Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards 2026

January 8, 2026

Three Cleary Gottlieb practice areas and one lawyer have been shortlisted for the annual Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards 2026. 

The nominations are based upon peer review-based research and submissions, and the awards recognize the country’s most distinguished litigators and their firms for their exemplary work over the past 12 months.

The shortlisted lawyer: 

  • Ari MacKinnon (International Arbitration) 

The following practice areas are shortlisted:  

  • Antitrust  
  • International Arbitration 
  • White Collar Crime/Investigations 

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in New York on March 11, 2026. To view the complete Benchmark Litigation U.S. 2026 shortlist, visit the website.