Anna E. Walp
Marketing Manager
602.530.8019
anna.walp@gknet.com
PHOENIX, Ariz. and SANTA FE, New Mexico (June 5, 2026) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized among the leading law firms in Arizona and New Mexico by Chambers & Partners, publisher of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
The firm is especially proud to celebrate the first-time Chambers USA rankings of shareholders Woody Thompson and Stephen Boatwright. Thompson was recognized in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, while Boatwright earned recognition in Corporate/M&A. Their inclusion reflects the exceptional client service, legal skill, and professional reputations they have established within their respective practice areas and underscores the depth of talent across the firm.
For 2026, Chambers USA recognized 14 G&K attorneys and six practice areas.
G&K practice areas recognized by Chambers USA 2026:
Band 1: Environment
Band 1: Tax
Band 2: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Band 2: Natural Resources & Environment
Band 3: Corporate/M&A
Band 4: Litigation: General Commercial
G&K attorneys recognized by Chambers USA 2026:
Band 1: Karin S. Aldama – Insurance (recognized since 2021) Band 1: Timothy D. Brown – Tax (recognized since 2024)
Band 1: Dalva L. Moellenberg – Natural Resources & Environment (recognized since 2004) Band 1: Otto S. Shill, III – Tax (recognized since 2023)
Band 1: David L. Wallis – Environment (recognized since 2019)
Band 2: Janey Henze Cook – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (recognized since 2019)
Band 2: D. Lee Decker – Environment (recognized since 2014) Band 2: Chris S. Leason – Environment (recognized since 2008) Band 3: J. Stanton Curry – Environment (recognized since 2004)
Band 3: Terence W. Thompson – Corporate/M&A (recognized since 2013)
Band 3: Woody Thompson – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (recognized since 2026)
Band 4: Kevin E. O’Malley – Litigation: General Commercial (recognized since 2003) Band 4: Stephen R. Boatwright – Corporate/M&A (recognized since 2026)
Senior Statespeople: Tom Henze – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (recognized since 2003)
About Chambers & Partners
Chambers USA is an annual ranking that assesses law firms and attorneys worldwide on their technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by their clients. Additionally, independent reviews with clients and peers, as well as confidential submissions from law firms, are part of Chambers’ rigorous research and evaluation process. Learn more.
About Gallagher & Kennedy
Established in 1978, Gallagher & Kennedy is an Arizona-based law firm with 60 attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico representing clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The firm’s clientele includes Freeport McMoRan, Inc., Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, The Fertilizer Institute, Grand Canyon University, and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Learn more at www.gknet.com or call 602-530-8019.