13 Shackelford Attorneys Honored Among ‘Next Generation’ of Legal Leaders

Described by Lawdragon as not only the “future of the law” but also “in many respects the now,” a total of 13 Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide.

Recognized firm attorneys include:

• Watson Bowen – Aviation
• Anna Brooks Martin – Corporate Transactions
• Joseph Colvin Jr. – Business Litigation, esp. Fiduciary
• Cameron Dernick – Insurance & Complex Litigation
• Dewey Dodson – Insurance Litigation
• Kara Hargrove – Corporate, Real Estate Transactions
• Krystie Cals Malara – Insurance Coverage, Commercial Litigation
• Michael McKinley II – Corporate, Transactions
• Raymond Panneton – Corporate, Transactions, Litigation
• Michelle Snedden – Corporate, Public Finance, Affordable Housing
• Lynnsee Starr – Real Estate, Corporate, Transactions
• Elizabeth Swan – Appellate, Commercial Litigation
• Artis Ulmer III – Civil Litigation

The Next Generation list honors attorneys in their first decade of practice with a proven record of leadership, legal skill and professional accomplishment. Selection is based on peer recommendations and the editorial review of professional accomplishments.