Spencer Fane is thrilled to announce eight practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. In addition, 35 firm attorneys are also honored in the guide.
The firm was recognized in the following areas for 2026:
- Energy: State Regulatory and Litigation (Electricity)
- Texas – Band 3
- Environment
- Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds – Band 2
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Missouri – Band 2
- Food & Beverages: Alcohol
- Nationwide – Band 2
- Insurance
- Colorado – Band 1
- Litigation: General Commercial
- Nevada – Band 3
- Utah – Band 3
- Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations
- Utah – Band 1
- Natural Resources and Environment
- New Mexico – Band 2
In addition to ongoing praise for the Spencer Fane, energy and utility, environmental, insurance, litigation, white-collar defense, and natural resources teams, Chambers USA has distinguished the firm’s employee benefits and food and beverage practice groups for exceptional legal work. The employee benefits team is featured for “strong work in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, particularly ERISA litigation, as well as executive compensation, health, and welfare benefits.” Concurrently, the Spencer Fane Food & Beverage practice group stands out for “regulatory, licensing, and distribution matters” with experience spanning “clients in retail and hospitality sectors.”
Chambers USA is a renowned legal directory that recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers through a rigorous research and selection process that relies heavily on in-depth interviews and client feedback. Rankings in the U.S. directory are assessed on specific criteria, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.
View the firm’s full Chambers 2026 rankings here.