Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP partner Isabelle Kirshner has been named to Forbes’ inaugural 2026 America’s Top Women Lawyers list, which recognizes 200 of the nation’s most accomplished women attorneys whose leadership, influence and achievements are shaping the legal profession.

Kirshner was recognized in the area of Criminal Defense and is widely regarded as one of New York’s premier criminal defense attorneys. With more than 40 years of experience defending individuals and entities in high-stakes matters, she has represented clients at every stage, from the inception of an investigation through indictment and trial, and has secured acquittals in both state and federal courts.

According to Forbes, the attorneys selected for the list are among the profession’s most influential practitioners. Honorees were identified through a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process that reviewed thousands of nominees and assessed factors including notable litigation and transactional work, leadership, client impact, firm and community involvement and recognition within the broader legal industry.

See the full list of honorees here.