Forbes Honors Jessica Dean Among Top Women Lawyers in 2026
Event summary
- Jessica Dean, partner at Dean Omar Branham Shirley, named to Forbes' inaugural list of America’s Top Women Lawyers 2026.
- One of 11 Texas attorneys and five Texas women recognized for excellence in litigation.
- Recent victories include a $1.5 billion verdict against Johnson’s Baby Powder and a $51 million appellate win against Avon.
- Forbes selected honorees based on litigation, leadership, client impact, and industry recognition.
The big picture
Jessica Dean's inclusion in Forbes' list underscores the growing emphasis on leadership and client impact in the legal industry. The firm's recent high-value verdicts highlight its strategic focus on holding corporations accountable for safety failures. This recognition could further solidify Dean Omar Branham Shirley's position as a leader in high-stakes litigation.
What we're watching
- Reputation Building
- How Dean Omar Branham Shirley leverages this recognition to attract high-profile litigation cases.
- Client Impact
- Whether the firm can sustain its track record of securing large verdicts in high-stakes cases.
- Industry Recognition
- The pace at which other firms adopt similar recognition strategies to enhance their market positioning.