The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers recognized Rivkin Radler partners Evan H. Krinick and Melissa A. Dearing as “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice and designated metropolitan area can receive this designation, making this a significant and coveted accolade. Lawyers are selected based on their overall voting averages received during

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2026 edition. Forty-four attorneys received Best Lawyers recognition, and 20 received 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition. Their names, office locations, and practices for which they were recognized are as follows:

Best Lawyers

Albany, NY

Robert H. Iseman – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law,

Henry Mascia was interviewed by Part B News for the story, “After deported M.D. case, keep alien providers safe, especially if they travel.”

The article discusses the deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, of Brown University, and its impact on other foreign-born doctors. Henry said, ““While I don’t think physicians will be subject to increased scrutiny,” he

On Thursday, February 27, in the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Health Law Executive Briefings, Partners Melissa Dearing, Henry Mascia and Ben Malerba will present “Welcome to the ICE Age—A New Era of Immigration Enforcement.”

The presentation will focus on:

• What do you do if ICE shows up at your door to conduct an