Sideman & Bancroft LLP is proud to announce that 15 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, highlighting the depth of talent and experience across the Firm’s practice groups.
The 2026 recognitions include 10 attorneys named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list and 5 attorneys recognized as Northern California Rising Stars.
2026 Super Lawyers recognized attorneys include:
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property
Estate & Probate
- Ellen I. Kahn
- Hilary C. Pierce
- Sandra B. Price
- Kirsten D. Wolff — First-time Super Lawyers honoree
Tax
Criminal Defense: White Collar
Civil Litigation: Defense
This year also marks a significant milestone for Kirsten D. Wolff, who has been recognized for the first time as a Northern California Super Lawyer for her work in Estate & Probate.
The 2026 Northern California Rising Stars honorees include:
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property
- Korina Buford — First-time Rising Stars honoree
- Brittany M. Nobles — First-time Rising Stars honoree
Estate & Probate
Employee Benefits
Korina Buford and Brittany M. Nobles were each recognized for the first time as Northern California Rising Stars, reflecting their outstanding professional achievements and contributions in the field of Intellectual Property.
Super Lawyers is an exclusive attorney rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyers list represents the top 5% of attorneys in California, based on a research-driven selection process that includes independent research, peer recognition, and professional evaluation.
We congratulate all of this year’s honorees and are proud to see their continued commitment to excellence recognized among Northern California’s leading attorneys.
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