Awards & Recognitions

Kaplan Marino is recognized in the 2026 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, one of the legal profession's most respected and independent ranking publications. The firm has once again been ranked a Band 1 ranking in Litigation: Specialist Firms in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations for the sixth consecutive year. Partners Nina Marino (Band 2) and Jennifer Lieser (Up and Coming) also received individual honors, reflecting the firm's continued excellence in complex criminal defense, government investigations, and regulatory matters.

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Kaplan Marino is proud to celebrate all of the outstanding nominees recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 Women's Leadership Awards. We are especially honored to congratulate our partners, Nina Marino, nominated in the Champion of Women category, and Jennifer Lieser, nominated for The Accelerator Award.The Women's Leadership Awards...

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We are proud to congratulate our partners Nina Marino and Richard Kaplan on being named to Los Angeles Magazine's Best of L.A. Legal 2026. Nina is recognized in Criminal Defense: White Collar, and Richard in Criminal Defense. This honor is a testament to their exceptional skill, relentless advocacy, and the trust...

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Partners, Nina Marino and Richard Kaplan, have both been named 2026 Legal Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times. The LA Times Legal Visionary list celebrates the practice of law, and those who are dedicated to both its rule and the clients they serve. Kaplan Marino congratulates Nina Marino, Richard Kaplan, and all...

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Nina Marino has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles, a prestigious recognition honoring the region’s most influential and accomplished legal professionals. This distinction reflects her outstanding advocacy, leadership, and continued impact in the legal community.Kaplan Marino congratulates Nina Marino and all...

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Kaplan Marino partners have been recognized again in this year's Super Lawyers Southern California rankings across Criminal Defense White Collar Crimes:Nina Marino- Top 50 Women Lawyer- Top 100 LawyersRichard Kaplan- 20th Year as Super LawyerJennifer Lieser- Rising StarCongratulations to all!

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Kaplan Marino congratulates Partners Nina Marino and Jennifer Lieser for their 2026 Legal 500 US Elites rankings in the White Collar Crimes division.Check out the Legal 500 White Collar Crimes ranking division here.

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Congratulations to Nina Marino and Richard Kaplan on being selected for Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America. An astounding way to start off the New Year!See more in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | Lawdragon.

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Kaplan Marino congratulates partner Jennifer Lieser for receiving the Catherine O’Neil Mentoring Award at this year’s Women's White Collar Defense Association Awards Gala. Jennifer richly deserves this recognition for her accomplishments, client successes and leadership.

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Kaplan Marino has been recognized again as the 2025 Most Admired Law Firms to Work For by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The firm is proud to be featured this year for our “exemplary leadership, culture and workplace excellence.”As a boutique firm, we use an inclusive approach for professional development....

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