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AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mitratech AdvanceLaw, a data-driven outside counsel marketplace, today announced its vetted panel of law firms and legal providers for 2026. Selected through general counsel (GC) feedback and AdvanceLaw’s rigorous review process, the panel reflects consistent, exceptional performance in client service, responsiveness, efficiency, solutions orientation, innovation, and meaningful investment in diversity and inclusion.
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A Panel Built for Breadth and Accountability
Now in its 16th year, AdvanceLaw supports legal departments at more than 350 member companies worldwide, moving beyond firm brand to manage outside counsel through peer feedback and performance data. The 2026 panel reinforces this commitment, offering general counsel a curated, data-backed roster across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and other key global markets.
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Featuring both traditional firms and alternative legal service providers, the panel is designed to support a wide range of legal needs, from high-stakes litigation to routine regional matters and cross-border work. By leveraging this diverse network, members ensure consistent service quality and rigorous performance accountability across every jurisdiction.
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“The 2026 panel reflects what our clients consistently ask for: strong coverage across key markets, practical service, and firms that operate as true partners to in-house teams,” said Aaron Kotok, Executive Director of AdvanceLaw. “Each firm brings a distinct approach, and together, the panel gives general counsel a broad, varied, and high-confidence set of vetted options for their most important matters.”
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Panel Updates for 2026
AdvanceLaw is pleased to welcome two firms to its 2026 panel:
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Burr & Forman LLP – A full-service regional firm with deep presence across the Southeast, recognized for its client-first approach and broad practice depth.
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“AdvanceLaw’s model is especially meaningful because it reflects the qualities in-house teams care about most: trust, responsiveness, value, and results. We’re proud that Burr & Forman has expanded its capabilities while staying focused on direct, practical service, and we look forward to building strong relationships with AdvanceLaw member companies,” said Ed Christian, Managing Partner of Burr & Forman.
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Phillips Lytle LLP – A New York–based firm with strong capabilities across corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory matters, known for partner-level attention and disciplined client service.
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“We’re honored to be selected to AdvanceLaw’s panel. Phillips Lytle has long invested in listening closely to clients, understanding their businesses, and delivering responsive, high-value counsel, so it is especially meaningful to be chosen through a process grounded in GC feedback. We look forward to bringing that commitment to AdvanceLaw member companies,” said Douglas W. Dimitroff, Managing Partner of Phillips Lytle.
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