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Alexandra Walsh Inducted Into the International Society of Barristers: What This Honor Means for Trial Advocacy

Mar 30, 2026

When a trial attorney earns recognition from peers at the highest level, it speaks volumes about their impact in the courtroom. Recently, Alexandra Walsh, a shareholder at Anapol Weiss, reached that milestone after her induction into the International Society of Barristers, one of the most selective legal organizations in the world. This achievement not only highlights her career but also underscores the importance of trial excellence in complex litigation today. What Is the International Society of Barristers:...

Alexandra Walsh Inducted into the International Society of Barristers

Mar 16, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA., March 16, 2026 — Anapol Weiss shareholder and trial attorney Alexandra Walsh was formally inducted on Monday, March 2, into the International Society of Barristers (ISOB), an invitation-only organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges. As stated in the ISOB's mission statement, "membership in the International Society of Barristers is extended to advocates of exceptional talent whose qualities including integrity, honor, and collegiality embody the spirit of the true professional." Members are invited...

Advocacy In The Hardest Rooms: Inside The Renegade Litigator Summit

Mar 2, 2026

Let’s be honest for a second. Some courtrooms are just different. Some rooms carry more weight. More emotion. More eyes watching. Higher stakes. The kind of cases where trauma is real, civil rights are on the line, and the outcome can shape lives far beyond the parties involved. This week, that’s exactly the kind of conversation happening at the Renegade Litigator Summit at the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica. And Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden...

Anapol Weiss Secures Key EFAA Rulings Keeping Child-Exploitation Claims in Open Court

Feb 25, 2026

Court denies efforts to force cases into confidential arbitration as families escalate legal pressure with public board letters PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 24, 2026) – In a significant victory for survivors of child sexual exploitation, a California court has denied motions by Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc. to force a case involving the grooming, kidnapping, and sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl into confidential arbitration. In detailed rulings, the San Mateo County Superior Court held that the Ending Forced Arbitration...

Anapol Weiss Brings Holiday Joy To Children At St. Christopher’s Hospital With 2025 Toy Donation

Dec 19, 2025

This month, Anapol Weiss donated enough money to buy out the entire wishlist of the staff at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, as well as donate boxes of toys to the children spending their holidays away from home. Our firm is so honored to have had this opportunity to give back to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and make a difference in the lives of our community. Anapol Weiss Donates Toys and Grants Wishlist...

Anapol Weiss Partner Laura Gilson to Speak on Prosecuting Sex Crimes at UNC Law

Nov 6, 2025

Anapol Weiss partner Laura Gilson will join a panel hosted by the UNC School of Law Students Against Sexual and Domestic Violence on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The panel, titled, “Prosecuting Sex Crimes: State and Federal Law” will be a deep dive into how sexual assault cases are investigated and prosecuted under state and federal statutes, while addressing the common challenges faced by both attorneys and survivors in the pursuit of justice. Laura will be joined...

Inspiring the Next Generation: Ashley Garland Discusses the Power of Plaintiff Advocacy at Temple Law

Oct 30, 2025

Anapol Weiss Associate Ashley Garland recently participated in a panel for the Temple Plaintiff's Law Association. During the panel, Ashley discussed the variety of practice areas available in the plaintiff’s bar in Pennsylvania, including personal injury, civil rights, consumer protection, medical malpractice, mass torts, and appellate advocacy. While many law students are familiar with careers in the defense bar, far fewer realize the breadth and impact of opportunities within plaintiff advocacy. Whereas the defense bar represents...

Kristen Gibbons Feden to Deliver Keynote at National Sexual Violence Law Conference

Oct 8, 2025

Anapol Weiss shareholder, Kristen Gibbons Feden will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming National Sexual Violence Law Conference on October 22, 2025. The two-day conference, which is held by the Victim Rights Law Center, will be bringing together legal and community advocates to talk about what improvements can be made in the justice system to better support sexual assault survivors. What to Expect from Kristen Gibbons Feden’s Keynote at the National Sexual Violence Law Conference Between...

Kristen Gibbons Feden Named to National Black Lawyers Top 100 List for 2025

Sep 24, 2025

Congratulations to Anapol Weiss shareholder, Kristen Gibbons Feden, who was recently selected to the National Black Lawyers Top 100 List for 2025! This is not the first time Kristen has been selected for distinguished honors. It follows an esteemed career, which has also earned her recognition by Forbes, Super Lawyers, The Legal and many others. About The National Black Lawyers Top 100 List and Methodology Inclusion on The National Black Lawyers list is invitation only, so it...

Kristen Gibbons Feden Earns Spot on Forbes America’s Top Lawyers List 2025

Sep 18, 2025

Kristen Gibbons Feden, a shareholder with Anapol Weiss was recently named one of America’s Top Lawyers for 2025 by Forbes Magazine. This honor follows Kristen’s inclusion in Forbes Best-in-State Lawyers list released earlier this year. Forbes Magazine Top Lawyers Methodology Inclusion in Forbes Magazine’s America’s Top Lawyers list can’t be bought. Rather, it is the result of a rigorous, multi-step process that looks at lawyers throughout the country who demonstrate quality performance and integrity. During the evaluation...