Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named 'Stand-Out Lawyers' by Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters has selected 25 Barnes & Thornburg attorneys for its 2026 Stand-Out Lawyers list, which recognizes lawyers for exceptional client service based on feedback from thousands of senior in-house counsel as part of the annual Sharplegal study.

The honor highlights lawyers who demonstrate outstanding client service, legal acumen and leadership across industries and practice areas.

According to Thomson Reuters, the lawyers recognized are those who help “improve client satisfaction, strengthen their brand, increase client advocacy, enhance people engagement, grow share of wallet, and increase profits per partner.”

The following Barnes & Thornburg attorneys were recognized:

1. Kathleen M. Anderson
2. Christopher J. Bayh
3. Jordan R. Carr
4. Kepten D. Carmichael
5. John Cullis
6. Terry W. Dawson
7. Eric S. Fisher
8. Loretta L. Freeman
9. Raanon Gal
10. Paula Goedert
11. Scott Godes
12. Sarah J. Hawk
13. John E. Kelly
14. Peter Morris
15. Rory P. Pheiffer
16. Dawn R. Rosemond
17. Will Russ
18. Anthony C. Sallah
19. Trace Schmeltz
20. Marc S. Silver
21. Brittany Smith
22. Jennifer Stocker
23. Melissa A. Vallone
24. Richard P. Winegardner
25. Michael C. Zogby