Recognition
Wilson Turner Kosmo is proud of the recent achievements and accolades received by our firm and attorneys reflecting our commitment to achieving successful results for our clients.
Best Lawyers®
- Metropolitan Tier 1: Commercial Litigation (2023-2025), Employment Law – Management (2013-2025), Labor Law – Management (2015-2016, 2019), Litigation – Labor & Employment (2015-2016, 2018-2025), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants (2023-2024), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2012, 2015-2017)
- Metropolitan Tier 2: Labor Law – Management (2020-2021, 2025), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants (2019-2021), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2014, 2018-2023, 2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Carolina Bravo-Karimi: Employment Law – Management (2023-2026)
- Douglas R. Clifford: Employment Law – Management (2023-2026)
- Emily J. Fox: Employment Law – Management (2024, 2026)
- Michael S. Kalt: Litigation – Labor and Employment (2014-2026); San Diego "Lawyer of the Year," Litigation – Labor and Employment (2026)
- Lois M. Kosch: Employment Law – Management (2024-2026); Litigation – Labor and Employment (2020-2026)
- Frederick W. Kosmo, Jr.: Commercial Litigation (2021-2026)
- Marisa L. Lyftogt: Employment Law – Management (2024)
- Katherine M. McCray: Commercial Litigation (2024-2026)
- Robert A. Shields: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2026)
- Mary P. Snyder: Employment Law – Management (2023-2026); Labor Law – Management (2018-2026)
- Robin A. Wofford: Commercial Litigation (2022-2026); Litigation – Labor and Employment (2021-2026)
- Leonid M. Zilberman: Employment Law – Management (2022-2025); Litigation – Labor and Employment (2021-2025)
- Vickie E. Turner: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2010-2022); San Diego "Lawyer of the Year," Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2012, 2018)
- Claudette G. Wilson: Labor and Employment Law Specialties (2007-2022); San Diego "Lawyer of the Year," Employment Law – Management (2012, 2016, 2019); featured in Best Lawyers® "Women in the Law" Spring Business Edition (2019)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
- Leticia Butler: Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)
- Elvira Cortez: Litigation – Labor and Employment (2025); Litigation – Construction (2021-2025)
- Evan J. Critchlow: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
- Hang Alexandra Do: Commercial Litigation (2023-2025); Labor and Employment Law – Employee (2023-2025); Labor and Employment Law – Management (2025); Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025); Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
- Alexi R. Doft: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
- Theresa W. Esqueda: Labor and Employment Law – Management (2021-2025); Litigation – Labor and Employment (2021-2025)
- Erik T. Johnson: Commercial Litigation (2024-2025); Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024-2025)
- Olivia J. Miner: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023-2025)
- Michael R. Minguet: Litigation – Labor and Employment (2025)
- Parada K. Ornelas: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023-2025)
- Kaitlin E. Preston: Insurance Law (2023-2025); Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2023-2025); Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023-2025)
- Elizabeth Chiba Rein: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2021-2025)
Super Lawyers
We are honored to have eight WTK attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list that includes no more than 5% of attorneys in the region.
- Carolina Bravo-Karimi - Employment Litigation: Defense
- Elvira Cortez - Business Litigation
- Daniel C. Gunning - Employment & Labor
- Erik T. Johnson - Employment & Labor
- Frederick W. Kosmo, Jr. - Business Litigation
- Marissa L. Lyftogt - Employment Litigation: Defense
- Robin A. Wofford - Employment Litigation: Defense
- Leonid M. Zilberman - Employment Litigation: Defense
Rising Stars
The firm also had six attorneys recognized in the 2025 San Diego Rising Stars list. The annual list, which honors attorneys under 40 and those in practice for 10 years or less, recognizes no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in each state.
- Vivian A. Adame - Employment Litigation: Defense
- Jason M. Avelar - Business Litigation
- Hang Alexandra Do - PI - Products: Defense
- Alexi R. Doft - PI - Products: Defense
- Brian G. Lee - Employment Litigation: Defense
- Mellania E. Safarian - Civil Litigation: Defense
"AV" Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
The “AV” designation is awarded to less than 5% of all attorneys across the U.S. It signifies an attorney has been rated by judges and fellow attorneys (based on confidential feedback) as having the highest possible rating for legal abilities and ethical standards based on: (1) legal knowledge, (2) analytical capabilities, (3) judgment, (4) communication ability, (5) legal experience, and (6) ethics.
- Lois M. Kosch
- Frederick W. Kosmo, Jr.
- James P. Leonard
- Robin A. Wofford
- Leonid M. Zilberman
Other
- Wilson Turner Kosmo ranked Number 3 in Law360 Pulse’s Social Impact Leaders 2025 list among firms with 100 or fewer attorneys.
- Wilson Turner Kosmo received Just the Beginning's (JTB) 2025 Social Justice Award for outstanding commitment to advancing fairness and access within the justice system.
- Wilson Turner Kosmo received Minority Corporate Counsel Association's (MCCA) 2024 & 2025 George B. Vashon Innovator Award – Best Overall.
- Wilson Turner Kosmo ranked Number 2 in Law360 Pulse's 2025 list of Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys in the small firm category (under 100 attorneys).
- Wilson Turner Kosmo received Walgreens’ 2024 Law Firm Excellence in Diversity Award for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
- Wilson Turner Kosmo received Target’s 2023 and 2024 STAR Champion Award for exceeding supplier diversity goals.
- Wilson Turner Kosmo ranked Number 1 in Law360's Glass Ceiling Report for The Best Law Firms For Female Attorneys in the small firm category (20-49 lawyers).
- Wilson Turner Kosmo ranked Number 2 in Law360's Glass Ceiling Report for The Best Law Firms For Female Partners in the small firm category (20-49 lawyers).
- Robin A. Wofford was selected for inclusion in the San Diego Daily Transcript's Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in San Diego in 2018.
- Claudette G. Wilson was selected for inclusion in the San Diego Daily Journal's Top Labor and Employment Lawyers 2018.
- Vickie E. Turner was honored in 2018 with the Woman of Dedication Award from the Salvation Army.
- Vickie E. Turner was honored in 2018 with the USD Distinguished Alumni Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award.
- Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP was selected as the winner for the 2015 AT&T Legal Department Diversity and Inclusion Award in the small law firm category.
- Rob A. Shields was honored in 2015 by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) with its Lifetime Community Service Award.
- Vickie E. Turner has been named Woman of the Year for the California 79th Assembly District.
- Rob A. Shields and Family Receive 10News Leadership Award.
- Vickie E. Turner was chosen as a recipient of the KPBS and Union Bank 2014 Local Heroes Award.
- Vickie E. Turner was awarded Belva Lockwood Award for her enduring commitment to Lawyers Club (2011).
