Mintz was shortlisted in seven categories for the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, including firmwide recognitions for Financial & Corporate Firm of the Year and Patent Strategy Firm of the Year. Several Mintz attorneys were also shortlisted for individual honors across corporate, patent strategy, litigation, and licensing categories.

In addition to the firm's recognitions, four Mintz attorneys were shortlisted for individual honors:

• John Cheney – Licensing & Collaboration Attorney of the Year
• Siegmund Gutman – General Patent Litigator of the Year – California
• Lee Johnson, PhD – Patent Strategy Practitioner of the Year (Canada)
• Cheryl Reicin – Financial & Corporate Attorney of the Year (Canada); Women Practitioner of the Year

Shortlisted nominees were selected through an extensive research process that incorporates client feedback, firm submissions, and independent analysis conducted by the Life Sciences Awards research team. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in New York City on September 10, 2026.

For the complete shortlist, view here.

About Mintz's Life Sciences Practice
Mintz is a leading 600+ attorney law firm with deep experience in the life sciences industry. We work with leading industry investors and underwriters in innovative financings and offerings, help entrepreneurs launch and protect great ideas, facilitate funding opportunities, and counsel emerging, established, and public companies in all aspects of their businesses, including regulatory approvals and compliance. To learn more about our team, please visit the firm's Life Sciences page.