Morgan Lewis Named a Finalist in Seven Categories at 2026 IFLR Americas Awards

NEW YORK, September 3, 2026: Morgan Lewis has been named a finalist in seven categories at the 2026 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Americas Awards, with recognition spanning significant transactions, the firm, and individual lawyers. The awards recognize legal innovation and work that advances the cross-border investment environment, including notable deals, firms, teams, and individual practitioners across the Americas. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in New York on October 15.

The firm’s finalist categories are:

Deals of the Year

• Equity Deal of the Year
• Loan Deal of the Year
• Securitization and Structured Finance Deal of the Year

Law Firm of the Year

• Best in State – Pennsylvania

Individual Awards

• Best in State Leader – Pennsylvania: Partner Kevin Shmelzer
• Best in State Leader – Texas: Partner Jeffery Dinerstein
• Partner of the Year – Structured Finance & Securitization: Partner Mark Riccardi