13 Shackelford Attorneys Honored Among ‘Next Generation’ of Legal Leaders
Described by Lawdragon as not only the “future of the law” but also “in many respects the now,” a total of 13 Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide.
Recognized firm attorneys include:
- Watson Bowen – Aviation
- Anna Brooks Martin – Corporate Transactions
- Joseph Colvin Jr. – Business Litigation, esp. Fiduciary
- Cameron Dernick – Insurance & Complex Litigation
- Dewey Dodson – Insurance Litigation
- Kara Hargrove – Corporate, Real Estate Transactions
- Krystie Cals Malara – Insurance Coverage, Commercial Litigation
- Michael McKinley II – Corporate, Transactions
- Raymond Panneton – Corporate, Transactions, Litigation
- Michelle Snedden – Corporate, Public Finance, Affordable Housing
- Lynnsee Starr – Real Estate, Corporate, Transactions
- Elizabeth Swan – Appellate, Commercial Litigation
- Artis Ulmer III – Civil Litigation
The Next Generation list honors attorneys in their first decade of practice with a proven record of leadership, legal skill and professional accomplishment. Selection is based on peer recommendations and the editorial review of professional accomplishments.






