Mike Zogby Named Office Managing Partner of the Year at 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards
Mike Zogby, office managing partner in New Jersey, has been named Office Managing Partner of the Year by The New Jersey Law Journal as part of its 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards. The honor recognizes leaders who have guided their offices through a period of rapid change in the legal industry.
In a Q&A with The New Jersey Law Journal, Zogby pointed to artificial intelligence as the defining challenge for managing partners in 2026. He noted that firms must balance adoption against confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical obligations, all while client needs keep shifting.
“Firm leadership needs to look around corners to anticipate internal and external pressures, risks, and challenges,” Zogby said.
Zogby also described how the managing partner role has evolved toward managing growth, especially in hybrid work environments. He takes a hands-on approach to onboarding and integrating new talent in New Jersey through monthly all-hands meetings, community-building social events, tailored training, weekly lunches, and daily opportunities for client teams to grow together.
“Bringing in new talent is less about filling a seat and more about finding the right cultural and client fit — the soul of the firm, as we call it,” Zogby said.
Barnes & Thornburg’s New Jersey team was also recognized as “Highly Recommended” in the Best Use of AI category and was a finalist in three additional categories:
- Marquis Whitney – Best Mentor
- Kaitlyn Stone – Innovators
- Products Liability & Mass Torts team – Litigation Department of the Year
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