backKing & Spalding won seven high-profile awards, including Law Firm of the Year, at the Daily Report’s 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards. The annual awards program recognizes the achievements and excellence of lawyers who have left an indelible mark on the region’s legal community. The firm was recognized for:
- Law Firm of the Year
- Litigation Departments of the Year, Products Liability
- Litigation Departments of the Year, White Collar
- Distinguished Leaders award, Geoffrey Drake
- Legal Innovators, Phyllis Sumner
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul Murphy
- Most Promising Newcomer, Leila Fawaz
The firm was also a finalist for four additional awards, including:
- Litigation Departments of the Year, General Litigation
- Best Legal Innovation
- Best Mentors, Heather Saul
- Most Effective Deal-makers, Justin King
This annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions made by individuals, law firms and legal departments across various practice areas and specialties.