Five Cleary Gottlieb Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 40 & Under List

Five Cleary Gottlieb partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 40 & Under List:

• Katie Gonzalez
• Joseph Kay
• Tom Kessler
• Sam Levander
• Blair West Matthews

The honor recognizes the accomplishments of “the top young talent in their respective litigation communities” in the United States. Cleary’s winners represent a broad range of the firm’s practices and capabilities.

The results of the annual list are based on a comprehensive peer review and case examination process, which sought responses from thousands of leading practitioners.

For more information on the rankings, visit the website.