Awards

Partner Claire O'Brien has been recognized by the New York Law Journal as a "Rising Star" honoree in the publication's 2025 New York Legal Awards. The annual program honors the attorneys and judges whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have profoundly impacted the legal profession across the state.

Founding partners Jennifer and Philippe Selendy were named to Bloomberg Law's inaugural list of "Unrivaled Litigators," which recognizes trial lawyers who lead the legal profession in high-stakes and impactful victories.

Selendy Gay was named among the nation’s top litigation firms by Legal 500 for the seventh consecutive year.

In its USA Guide 2025, Chambers and Partners recognized Selendy Gay among the nation's leading law firms in "General Commercial Litigation" and "White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations." The guide also named five of the firm's partners as leaders in their respective fields.

Jennifer and Philippe Selendy were recognized among the 2025 "Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar" by Law360. This honor recognizes their industry-leading achievements and unprecedented recoveries for plaintiffs involved in complex multi-billion-dollar disputes.

The National Law Journal has named Founding Partner Jennifer Selendy as a “Plaintiff Attorney of the Year Finalist” in its 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers program. These awards highlight the attorneys who have taken cutting-edge approaches to the nation’s top litigation work over the past year.

The Curve Foundation named Selendy Gay Partner Lauren Zimmerman to its prestigious “2025 Curve Power List,” which highlights LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary individuals who are shaping culture, policy, and social change across North America.

Selendy Gay was named a “Women-Forward Workplace” by Crain’s New York Business in the publication’s 2025 “Women of Influence” program, which honors influential leaders who are driving progress for women in workplaces, industries, and communities across New York City.

Selendy Gay was honored with the “2025 Corporate Ally Award” by The Williams Institute, a think tank at the UCLA Law School dedicated to conducting independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.

Selendy Gay founding partners Jennifer Selendy and Philippe Selendy were named among the “2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys” by Crain’s New York Business. This highly competitive list recognizes talented New York attorneys who are shaping precedent and advocating for their clients across industries and issues.