Forbes names Atlanta attorney Allegra Lawrence-Hardy to top lawyers list

Krevolin Horst said Co-Managing Partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy was selected for the Forbes 2026 America’s Top Lawyers list. The honor follows prior Forbes recognition and adds to her profile as a litigator for major corporations handling complex disputes and employment matters.

Why it matters: - Forbes’ list is a national ranking that can shape reputation, client attention and peer standing in the legal market. - Lawrence-Hardy’s repeat appearance on Forbes lists signals sustained recognition rather than a one-time honor. - The recognition reinforces Krevolin Horst’s profile in litigation and employment law.

What happened: - Krevolin Horst announced that Co-Managing Partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy was named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Top Lawyers list. - The announcement was issued from Atlanta on Oct. 12, 2026. - Lawrence-Hardy was also included on Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top 200 Lawyers list in 2024. - Forbes also selected Lawrence-Hardy for both its America’s Top Lawyers list and America’s Best-In-State Lawyers list for Litigation in 2025.

The details: - Forbes says the Top Lawyers list highlights attorneys recognized for trial work, landmark transactions, client trust and peer recognition. - Forbes said the rankings come from a multistage editorial review process that includes nominations, independent research, client and peer evaluations and final editorial review by its legal team. - Lawrence-Hardy represents Fortune 100 companies and other businesses in complex disputes, Atlanta employment law matters, crisis management and internal investigations. - Krevolin Horst described Lawrence-Hardy as a nationally recognized litigator and trusted advisor to major corporations. - Lawrence-Hardy is a graduate of Spelman College and Yale Law School. - She clerked for Judge Susan H. Black of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. - Her other honors include recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyers, Legal 500 Elite and Benchmark Litigation.

Between the lines: - Forbes’ repeated recognition suggests the legal market views Lawrence-Hardy as a consistently high-performing litigator. - The mix of litigation, employment and crisis-management work points to a practice built around high-stakes corporate matters. - Multiple rankings across different publications can strengthen a lawyer’s credibility with large-company clients.

What's next: - Lawrence-Hardy is likely to remain a visible figure in high-stakes corporate and employment disputes. - The Forbes listing may help Krevolin Horst market its litigation bench to national clients. - Additional recognition could follow as other legal rankings update for 2026 and beyond.