The firm’s professionals and academic affiliates are recognized among the foremost consulting experts in the United States.
The Lexology Index: Thought Leaders–USA annually “brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the USA’s foremost … experts in a single report.” The 2026 recognitions highlight the expertise and valuable testimony these individuals provide to lawyers and clients in complex matters, across several fields.
This year, the following Cornerstone Research experts were honored:
Consulting professionals
- Andrew D. Richmond (Commercial Litigation)
- Joanna Tsai (Competition–Economists)
Academic experts
- Ernst Berndt (Competition–Economists)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - C. Scott Hemphill (Competition–Economists)
School of Law, New York University - Ariel Pakes (Competition–Economists)
Harvard University
The individuals featured in these annual lists represent the top 25–30% of all Lexology-listed practitioners. They received strong recommendations from peers, corporate counsel, and other market sources during Lexology’s latest research cycle, a testament to their expertise and leadership.
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