How Law Firms Get Ranked: An Insider Look at Benchmark Litigation

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In this episode of Spill the Ink, Michelle Calcote King talks with Michael Rafalowich, Managing Editor and Head of Research at Benchmark Litigation, the leading intelligence platform dedicated to identifying and ranking top litigators and litigation firms across the U.S. and Canada. He shares what's new for the 2027 cycle, including expanded local market coverage and a newly built research team, and offers candid advice on what separates a strong submission from one that gets lost in the pile. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn What is Benchmark Litigation and what makes it unique What's new for the 2027 Benchmark Litigation cycle What law firms most commonly get wrong in submissions and interviews How interviews factor into the rankings process, and who should be in the room Why human judgment remains central to Benchmark's integrity, even as AI reshapes the legal industry About Our Featured Guest Michael Rafalowich is the Managing Editor and Head of Research at Benchmark Litigation, where he has been the driving editorial force behind the publication since its inception.

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