HWG LLP is proud to once again be recognized among the nation’s top law firms in Chambers USA’s 2025 Guide. This year, the firm broke into the ranks in Litigation: Specialist Firms – White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (District of Columbia) with a Band 2 ranking, marking a major milestone for the firm’s litigation practice.
HWG also maintained a Band 1 ranking in Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (District of Columbia) for the 14th consecutive year.
Ten HWG lawyers were individually recognized across multiple categories, including new rankings for Jennifer Bagg and Hilary Gerzhoy, and a Band 1 promotion for Paul Margie. Individual rankings include:
Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (District of Columbia)
- Jennifer Bagg – Band 4
- Sean Lev – Band 4
- Paul Margie – Band 1
- John Nakahata – Band 1
- Michael Nilsson – Band 4
- William Wiltshire – Band 3
- Christopher J. Wright – Band 2
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Thomas G. Connolly – Band 2 (District of Columbia)
- Hilary Gerzhoy – Up and Coming (District of Columbia)
- Amy Richardson – Band 1 (North Carolina)
Litigation: Trial Lawyers (Nationwide)
- Thomas Connolly – Band 2
“This new ranking highlights the continued excellence for our telecom and technology practice, and momentum of our litigation practice and the talent driving it forward,” said John Nakahata, Chairman of HWG. “We’re especially proud to see Jennifer and Hilary recognized this year—both women bring tremendous skill and leadership to the team. Amy and Hilary also lead HWG’s legal ethics and malpractice practice.”
Rankings are compiled by Chambers and Partners, a U.K.-based publisher of legal guides and directories. Chambers guides are the culmination of thousands of in-depth interviews by the largest research team of its kind. They are trusted globally to objectively rank the world’s best lawyers and law firms. Learn more about Chambers’ research methodology here.