Best Lawyers® Recognizes Five Stinson Attorneys with "Lawyer of the Year" Award

08.20.2026

Stinson LLP is pleased to announce that five of the firm's attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers with the "Lawyers of the Year" award in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The "Lawyer of the Year" award recognizes attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region.

Stinson attorneys recognized with the "Lawyer of the Year" award include:

Kansas City, Missouri:

• Patricia Konopka, Labor Law – Management
• John (Jay) Simpson, Tax Law
• Victoria Smith, Antitrust Law

Minneapolis, Minnesota:

• Benjamin Court, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Audrey Fenske, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law