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Best Lawyers in America® Honors 6 LGN Attorneys in 2026 Edition

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We are pleased to announce that six Lockridge Grindal Nauen attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.

The LGN 2026 Best Lawyers in America are:

The LGN 2026 Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in America are:

  • Kristie LaSalle – Antitrust Law, Litigation – Antitrust, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Jacob Lanthier – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Real Estate
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Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

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LGN Attends ABA’s 2025 Antitrust Regional Reception in Boston

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen Partner Steve Teti and Senior Counsel Kristie LaSalle recently attended the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s inaugural regional reception in Boston. The event brought together leaders and practitioners in antitrust and consumer protection for discussion and meaningful connection. The keynote address was delivered by Anthony Mariano, Chief of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Antitrust Division.

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5 LGN Attorneys Honored in 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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We are pleased to announce that 5 Lockridge Grindal Nauen attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

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A special congratulations to LGN Partner Yvonne Flaherty who was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Minneapolis. This is the second time Yvonne has earned this distinction.

We would like to congratulate all of the LGN lawyers named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list:

We would also like to congratulate Kristie LaSalle, based in our Boston office, for being named a Ones to Watch honoree. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Kristie was recognized for her work in both the Antitrust Law, Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs categories.

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Baxter-Kauf, Teti, and LaSalle Featured Speakers at MDL Conference Hosted By HarrisMartin

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LGN attorneys Kate M. Baxter-Kauf, Steve J. Teti, and Kristie A. LaSalle were featured speakers at the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Conference hosted by HarrisMartin this week. The event was held at the Westin Portland Harborview in Portland, Maine.

The conference is a premier event that gathers legal experts to discuss the latest developments in multidistrict litigation. As leaders in their field, Kate, Steve, and Kristie brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to their panels.

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Kate and Steve were on a panel titled “Increase in Fraudulent Claims in Class Action and Mass Tort” along with Cameron Azari from Epiq. The panel was moderated by Lauren McGeever from Epiq. Kristie was on a panel titled “MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation – MDL 3121” along with Warren T. Burns from Burns Charest and Michael Srodoski from Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP.

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Konkoly and LaSalle Join LGN Team of Attorneys

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We are pleased to announce the addition of two highly accomplished female attorneys to our team. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing top-tier legal services to our clients.

Konkoly

Toni Konkoly joins us with a wealth of experience in complex civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Toni worked for more than a decade at the U.S. Department of Justice – first as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, and then as a trial attorney with the DOJ’s Civil Division, Federal Programs Branch. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise while defending federal agencies, typically involving constitutional or statutory challenges to significant federal programs or regulations, and/or national security issues. Prior to her federal service, Toni clerked for Magistrate James Orenstein on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and Judge Thomas Wheeler on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.


Kristie LaSalle is a recognized expert in complex antitrust class action cases. She is the second attorney to join LGN’s Boston Office. Kristie has been recognized for her outstanding work in anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair practices in the healthcare industry. Her tireless work on behalf of plaintiffs has earned Kristie a reputation among courts and co-counsel as a strategic and creative litigator, with a track record of success for her clients. She has represented a diverse array of plaintiffs, including individuals, labor unions, and small businesses against some of the largest corporations in the United States and around the globe.

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP is committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and the addition of Toni Konkoly and Kristie LaSalle exemplifies our ongoing efforts to enhance our legal expertise and better serve our community. With their impressive backgrounds and proven track records, we are confident that they will significantly contribute to our firm’s success and our clients’ satisfaction.