Kellogg Hansen Honored in Multiple Categories at The National Law Journal 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards

Anyone who follows the Supreme Court knows the routine: refreshing the Court’s website, waiting for orders, opinions, or docket updates. Kellogg Hansen partner Scott H. Angstreich turned that frustration into SCOTUSWatch, an iOS and Android app that delivers real-time alerts and eliminates the guesswork. What started as a simple script has evolved into a powerful platform used by hundreds of lawyers, journalists, and Court watchers. Built using AI-assisted coding tools, SCOTUSWatch sends push notifications to users’ devices, lets users track up to 30 different dockets, and provides quick (optional) AI-generated summaries of Court opinions and orders. The app at its core is an example of how practical legal technology can emerge from a real-world need and how innovation can help lawyers, students, journalists, and Court watchers stay informed more efficiently. Read more about SCOTUSWatch: I Stopped Refreshing the Supreme Court\'s Website — Lawyers Who Code | PacerPro Read the whole Lawyers Who Code series here. Download SCOTUSWatch on iOS or Android. Scott H. Angstreich litigates regulatory matters before courts and agencies on behalf of communications companies and their trade associations, energy companies, and tech companies. His practice encompasses regulatory, litigation, and appellate matters, with a particular focus on administrative law and telecommunications, and he advises clients on compliance with complex regulatory schemes and contracts...

July 29, 2026— Kellogg Hansen associate Jimmy A. Ruck served as a panelist on BARBRI’s continuing legal education program, “Personal Injury From Failure to Warn: Drug Label Litigation Under State Law and Impossibility Preemption.” Alongside partners from firms around the country, Jimmy discussed how courts address the drug manufacturer’s impossibility preemption defense in personal injury lawsuits in the wake of recent decisions. Drawing on his experience successfully litigating preemption cases, Jimmy advised plaintiffs on developing fact and discovery strategies to survive summary judgment and how to navigate complex legal issues at the intersection of administrative law and science. The CLE focused on ongoing challenges in litigating state‑law failure‑to‑warn claims when drug manufacturers argue that FDA action makes compliance with state law labeling duties impossible. In particular, the panel discussed the impact of the Third Circuit’s decision in In re Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium) Products Liability Litigation, an appeal Kellogg Hansen won. Jimmy represents both plaintiffs and defendants in trial and appellate courts.  At the trial level, he handles every phase of litigation, from the complaint stage to examining witnesses at trial.  At the appellate level, he has briefed in multiple courts of appeals and in the United States Supreme Court, and successfully argued a precedent-setting victory in a federal court of appeals.  Jimmy has particular experience with complex commercial disputes, securities, and antitrust litigation, representing clients in the financial, telecommunications, and technology industries. The full CLE program is available here: Personal Injury From Failure to Warn: Drug Label Litigation Under State Law and Impossibility Preemption - Product Info - Barbri - Barbri Portal  ..

July 1, 2026— Kellogg Hansen congratulates partner Minsuk Han on his appointment as Chair of the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee. The Committee regularly reviews the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct for possible revisions and amendments and consists of 15 active members of the D.C. Bar.  All proposed amendments are reviewed by the Board of Governors for approval and submission to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.  Mr. Han has served on the Committee since 2021, most recently as Vice Chair.  He is appointed to serve as Chair of the Committee by the D.C. Bar Board of Governors for a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2026. Mr. Han represents plaintiffs and defendants in trial and appellate courts and arbitration.  He has particular experience with complex commercial disputes, securities investigations and litigation, antitrust and intellectual property law, and legal ethics matters.  He teaches commercial arbitration as professorial lecturer in law at the George Washington University Law School...

June 18, 2026 — Six partners at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA for their work in antitrust, appellate litigation, general commercial litigation, and telecommunications law. The rankings reflect the firm’s continued strength in handling complex, high-stakes litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff – District of Columbia Aaron M. Panner has been ranked in the Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiffs category. Kellogg Hansen is among the nation’s premier law firms in the areas of antitrust litigation and enforcement. The firm’s cases have reshaped the substantive and procedural law of antitrust over the last two decades. Appellate Law – Nationwide Two Kellogg Hansen partners — David C. Frederick and Michael K. Kellogg — were ranked in the Chambers USA nationwide category for Appellate Law. The firm’s appellate practice has a longstanding reputation for representing clients in significant matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals. General Commercial Litigation: The Elite – District of Columbia In the District of Columbia category for General Commercial Litigation, Chambers USA recognized Mark C. Hansen and Derek T. Ho. These attorneys handle a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including class actions, antitrust disputes, and securities cases, often in cases involving substantial financial or regulatory exposure. Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite Law – District of Columbia Michael K. Kellogg and Scott H. Angstreich were ranked in the District of Columbia category for Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite Law. The firm has long represented clients in the telecommunications sector in regulatory, appellate, and trial court litigation, including disputes involving federal and state communications laws. Commercial Litigation (Boutique) Law Firm of the Year Chambers recognized Kellogg Hansen as a finalist for Commercial Litigation (Boutique) Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers USA Awards on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Chambers USA is an independent legal directory that ranks the leading lawyers and law firms in the United States based on in-depth research and client feedback. View the firm’s Chambers USA profile here...

April 24, 2026—Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the D.C. Court of Appeals and Chief Judge Milton C. Lee, Jr., of the D.C. Superior Court have announced the 15th annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, recognizing D.C. Bar members and others authorized to perform pro bono work in the District who completed 50 or more hours of service in the past year. The D.C. Courts have recognized attorneys through the Honor Roll since 2011. In 2025, a record 6,052 attorneys met the 50-hour threshold, with 57% reporting 100 or more hours and qualifying for the High Honor Roll—marking a significant increase from prior years. Honorees represent a broad cross-section of the legal community, spanning more than 180 law firms, solo practices, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, associations, and academic institutions. Fifteen Kellogg Hansen attorneys earned recognition on the 2025 Honor Roll for providing at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services to those unable to afford counsel. Scott K. Attaway Justin B. Berg * Geoffrey J.H. Block * Mary Charlotte Carroll Abigail E. DeHart David C. Frederick * Jordan R.G. González Anthony R. Guttman Geoffrey M. Klineberg * Spencer R. Lockwood Jahvonta A. Mason Sean P. Quirk * Matthew D. Reade * Derek C. Reinbold * Matthew J. Wilkins *denotes High Honor Roll..

March 12, 2026 — This Women’s History Month, Kellogg Hansen partner Alejandra Ávila spoke with The Appellate Project about her career and shared her advice for how to build a sustainable appellate practice. In “A Day in the Life of a Partner,” Alejandra reflects on her work at the firm.  “[T]here is no ‘typical’ day or week,” she explained.  “I manage all kinds of cases. One day I’m writing a Supreme Court brief about bankruptcy, the next day I’m defending a deposition in an antitrust case, and the next day I’m working with an expert on a question of foreign law. I chose this job because it keeps me on my toes, every day is different, and I am always learning something new.” Alejandra also emphasized the importance of mentoring and strengthening advocacy skills.  As a partner, Alejandra tries to emulate the balanced managerial approach that helped her grow and improve, entrusting associates and staff with substantive responsibilities and empowering them with the tools they need to handle their matters. “I strongly believe that cultivating young talent is an investment that pays off because it allows upper management to delegate efficiently, increases morale across the team, and improves work product overall. Most important of all: it’s good practice to be kind to your colleagues.” Kellogg Hansen is a preeminent trial and appellate litigation firm founded on the idea that talent, creativity, and hard work achieve the best results for clients. Formed in the spring of 1993 by law school classmates Michael Kellogg, Peter Huber, and Mark Hansen, our firm has grown over the past 31 years–with each year proving that our founding principle holds true. Today, Kellogg Hansen has more than 100 attorneys, and boasts an extensive record of success for our clients. Our highly credentialed and motivated lawyers offer businesses, individuals, and governments sound counsel and innovative solutions to complex disputes and high-stakes matters. We have substantial experience trying cases to verdict at trial, arguing matters before the United States Supreme Court and other appellate courts, and representing businesses and individuals in parallel proceedings before state and federal courts, agencies, and arbitration panels. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants, providing our clients with a balanced view of both sides of litigation. We are most proud of the exceptional results we achieve for our clients–we have won multiple verdicts in excess of $1 billion, and successfully defended clients against similarly large damages claims. Our focus on experience, talent, and hard work ensures that our clients receive the highest quality of representation and extraordinary service. Read “A Day in the Life of a Partner: Alejandra Ávila on Lived Experience, Mentorship, and Building Sustainable Appellate Careers” on The Appellate Project’s website...