On March 10 the Daily Report | Law.com announced its winners and finalists for the 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards. These annual awards recognize firms and attorneys from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee for their unwavering dedication to the profession. Honorees will be recognized at a gala on May 7 in Atlanta.

In 2026, Bass, Berry & Sims was recognized in the following categories:

  • Best Mentors Finalist – Mike Stewart
  • On the Rise in Tennessee Winner – Hunter Yoches
  • Litigation Departments of the Year, General Litigation Finalist
  • Litigation Departments of the Year, White Collar Finalist

The Daily Report | Law.com released the full list of finalists, available here.