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We are pleased to share that Ryan Deane, partner and trial attorney, has been named a 2026 Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This honor highlights Ryan’s exemplary dedication, legal expertise, and steadfast commitment to client success. The award recognizes attorneys who excel in handling complex legal matters, advocate zealously for their clients, and provide trusted counsel both inside and outside the courtroom. Ryan is based in the firm's Los Angeles office and specializes in professional liability defense.

WSHB proudly congratulates Partner Jennifer Provost on her induction into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the nation's most prestigious organizations for trial lawyers. Jennifer was formally admitted and voted into membership at ABOTA's national board meeting on July 11, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer has earned a reputation as a leading authority in tort litigation, particularly in transportation, premises liability, and New York Labor Law. She is based in WSHB’s New York City office.

Congratulations to Christopher Seusing, WSHB partner and head of our national Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team, for being named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 20 Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Go To Lawyers for 2026! This prestigious recognition highlights top legal leaders across the Commonwealth. With two decades of experience in cybersecurity and data privacy law, as well as in complex multi-state and class-action litigation, Chris represents companies and professionals nationwide in high-stakes matters.

It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Elizabeth Ferguson Herrera as a partner at WSHB in our Rio Grande Valley office. Beth brings a wealth of experience as a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer, widely recognized for her work in complex personal injury, products liability, premises liability, insurance, and transportation litigation. She is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the nation’s most respected organizations for trial lawyers, and is licensed to practice in both Texas and Indiana.

WSHB is proud to announce that Partner Melissa Saracyan has been named one of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Women of Influence Attorneys, an honor recognizing exceptional women lawyers for their leadership, professional excellence, and community impact in shaping the Southern California legal profession through outstanding legal work and service. Melissa has built a respected practice handling complex civil litigation, including catastrophic injury, landlord-tenant habitability, products liability, construction defect, and a broad range of sophisticated tort matters.