KO Law Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2026

KO Firm
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August 21, 2025

This year, more than half of the practicing attorneys at KO Law were recognized in Best Lawyers 2026. This recognition highlights the strength of our team and our commitment to combining big law expertise with a practical, client-first approach.

Our Senior Director of Marketing, Alex Melberg, sat down with Managing Partner, Jennifer Rosenthal, to discuss what this recognition means for KO Law and the clients we serve.

Alex: Jennifer, were you surprised to see that over 50% of KO attorneys were selected as Best Lawyers this year?

Jennifer: I’m very proud of our team but not surprised that so many of our attorneys were selected. At KO, we only hire highly trained, experienced attorneys. Attorneys at KO have years of training at a top-tier national or international law firm or sophisticated in-house departments, and degrees from top law schools before they are invited to join our team.

Alex: Why does KO choose to hire only experienced attorneys?

Jennifer: We believe clients should receive senior level expertise and practical support from day one. Our clients also receive partner-level representation from inception through completion, which means they can rely on us as trusted advisors and extensions of their team. This approach ensures our clients get the expertise, and practical business solutions they need to succeed while also ensuring a high degree of efficiency both in terms of time and investment in legal counsel. Clients of KO do not have to pay to train their lawyers.

Alex: What does KO Law’s alternative law firm model mean for attorneys?

Jennifer: KO was founded in 2003 by former big law attorneys as an alternative to the traditional law firm model. We wanted to create an environment that delivers better value for clients and a better experience for attorneys.

Our attorneys thrive because we offer flexibility and work-life integration while still providing access to sophisticated, interesting transactions. This helps us attract and retain top talent—both internally and in client relationships.

Alex: How does this approach to client service benefit clients?

Jennifer: We provide a practical, efficient, business-focused approach to client service, without over lawyering. We focus on maximum efficiency, minimum overhead, and pragmatic advice.

Most importantly, our priority is to be a long-term, trusted business partner—not to rack up billable hours. We proactively help clients navigate legal and business issues, so they can focus on running and growing their companies. And unlike big law firms, our clients don’t get shuffled from one junior attorney to another.

Alex: Does KO consider itself a full-service law firm?

Jennifer: We are not a full-service law firm by design. We intentionally focus on select practice areas where our team has deep expertise. This allows us to provide highly efficient, tailored solutions rather than spreading thin across every area of law.

We serve three core practice areas: 1) Corporate and transactional; 2) Operational, commercial, and technology contracts; and 3) Data privacy and security. We also have significant experience across a number of industries such as software and SaaS, consumer products, life sciences, artificial intelligence, professional services, energy, retail and manufacturing, ecommerce, and more. While we serve many industries, we are industry-agnostic and bring a strategic, business-first mindset to every client.

This year’s Best Lawyers recognition spans 9 practice areas and industries where we have significant expertise:

Corporate Law
Venture Law
Banking and Finance Law
Technology Law
Intellectual Property Law
Food & Beverage Law
Privacy & Data Security
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Health Care Law

Alex: Any final thoughts on what this recognition means?

Jennifer: We’re honored that our attorneys are recognized by their peers through Best Lawyers, and proud that this recognition reflects the value we deliver to our clients every day and our commitment to combining big law expertise with a practical, client-first approach.

Congratulations to the following attorneys selected as Best Lawyers or Ones to Watch: