Five BGL attorneys were selected to be in Lawdragon’s “500 X – The Next Generation” guide, representing the next generation of top legal talent in the United States.

Brown, Goldstein & Levy is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been included in the second-annual Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide: Monica Basche, Chelsea Crawford, Kevin Docherty, Anthony May, and Anisha Queen. These attorneys were selected from thousands who were researched for this guide. These attorneys will define the direction of the legal profession moving forward.

“The lawyers featured here are, for the first time, global, reflecting our fervent belief that is the future of law,” Chief Executive Officer of Lawdragon, Katrina Dewey, wrote in the guide. “They also look and sound anew – with eyes turned toward the future and an undiminished belief in the opportunity each of them has to make an impact in their chosen field of expertise.”

Attorney Monica Basche was recognized for her contributions in civil rights and commercial litigation. Monica is building a robust practice working on cases in disability rights, housing and employment discrimination, prisoners’ rights, and business disputes. Learn more about Monica.

Partner Chelsea Crawford was recognized for her work in civil rights and commercial litigation. Since 2015, Chelsea has developed a diverse practice representing individuals and entities in civil matters, including wrongful conviction and police misconduct, personal injury, wrongful death, complex civil litigation, and commercial disputes. Learn more about Chelsea.

Partner Kevin Docherty also earned recognition in civil rights and commercial litigation. As the Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Group, Kevin counsels and represents businesses of all sizes and businesspeople in ownership disputes, breach of contract actions, and other commercial litigation. Learn more about Kevin.

Partner Anthony May was recognized for his work in appellate law, as well as civil rights and commercial litigation. Anthony represents clients in a variety of complex litigation matters, assists employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace, is developing BGL’s artificial intelligence practice, represents individuals who have been wrongfully convicted, and fights against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Learn more about Anthony.

Partner Anisha Queen was recognized for her work in class action litigation and civil rights. Anisha represents clients in employment and housing discrimination, disability rights, wrongful convictions, Title IX, and contract disputes. She has also represented clients in criminal matters, including prosecutions involving second-degree assault, weapons possession, and wire fraud. Learn more about Anisha.

“We are proud of the attorneys who represent the next generation of top legal talent in the United States, as selected by Lawdragon, in their 500 X – Next Generation guide,” BGL managing partner Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum said.

The Lawdragon selection process is highly competitive. In addition to reviewing submissions, the company adds hours of independent research of its own, vetting nominated attorneys with their peers. Congratulations to our Next Generation attorneys! Click here to view the guide.

Founded in 1982, Brown, Goldstein & Levy is a law firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, with an office in Washington, DC. The firm is nationally recognized in a wide variety of practice areas, including complex civil and commercial litigation, civil rights, health care, family law, and criminal defense. Above all else, Brown, Goldstein & Levy is a client-centered law firm that brings decades of experience and passionate, effective advocacy to your fight for justice.