July 2026 – Legal media company Lawdragon has named Kendall Brill & Kelly (KBK) Partners Robert E. Dugdale, Janet I. Levine, and Jeffrey H. Rutherford to its inaugural list of the “500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers.”
The newly launched guide names the 500 “white-collar wonders, enforcement experts, and investigative icons” around the world whose “work is a success when no one ever learns of their efforts.”
Mr. Dugdale was honored for his work in the Criminal & Civil Investigations and Litigation fields; Ms. Levine, also a member of Lawdragon’s 2026 “Hall of Fame,” was recognized for her White Collar, Investigations and Litigation practice; and Mr. Rutherford was named for his White Collar and Criminal & Civil Litigation practice.
The 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers guide, which debuted this year, selects lawyers through journalistic research, submissions, and peer discussion. To view the full list of 2026 honorees, please click here.