August 20, 2026 – Tueth Keeney is delighted to announce that eight of our attorneys have been recognized again as some of the top lawyers in the Midwest. Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geographic regions. The firm’s recognized attorneys span 6 practice areas, including:
- Michelle Basi – Education Law
- Celynda L. Brasher – Education Law
- Ian P. Cooper – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Margaret A. Hesse – Education Law, Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Melanie Gurley Keeney – Education Law, Employment Law – Management, and Immigration Law
- James R. Layton – Appellate Practice
- Mollie G. Mohan – Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Kate L. Nash – Education Law and Litigation – Labor and Employment
“We are proud to see this exceptional group of attorneys recognized by their peers. Their dedication, expertise and leadership continue to elevate the standard of excellence across the legal profession,” said Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers.