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Loeb & Loeb is proud to share that, for the second consecutive year, Litigation partners Melissa Barahona, Lauren Fried and Joshua Hollander and Private Client partner Alexandra Letzel have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s "40 & Under" list for 2026, the publication’s annual ranking celebrating the next generation of lawyers and standout emerging litigators nationwide.
Melissa focuses on complex commercial and employment litigation, representing companies, employers and senior executives in high-stakes disputes across a range of industries. Her practice includes business disputes involving fraud, breach of contract, business disruption and enterprise software implementations, as well as employment matters involving executive compensation, restrictive covenants, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour actions, and internal investigations.
Lauren represents clients across the media, entertainment and technology sectors in complex commercial disputes. Her practice includes copyright and intellectual property matters, right of publicity claims, false advertising and unfair competition actions, with clients ranging from production companies and broadcasters to leading entertainers and professional athletes.
Joshua represents companies and public entities in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on technology, software, real estate, securities and business tort disputes. His practice includes litigation arising from enterprise software implementations and other technology-related matters, as well as counseling clients on risk mitigation strategies for major technology projects, outsourcing arrangements and digital transformation initiatives.
Alexandra concentrates her practice on trust and estate disputes, guardianships and conservatorships involving celebrity and high net worth individuals and families. She handles contested matters including will and trust challenges, fiduciary litigation and appointment proceedings, guiding clients through sensitive and often high-profile proceedings before the probate courts.
To view the full "40 & Under" list, please visit Benchmark Litigation's website.
Melissa focuses on complex commercial and employment litigation, representing companies, employers and senior executives in high-stakes disputes across a range of industries. Her practice includes business disputes involving fraud, breach of contract, business disruption and enterprise software implementations, as well as employment matters involving executive compensation, restrictive covenants, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour actions, and internal investigations.
Lauren represents clients across the media, entertainment and technology sectors in complex commercial disputes. Her practice includes copyright and intellectual property matters, right of publicity claims, false advertising and unfair competition actions, with clients ranging from production companies and broadcasters to leading entertainers and professional athletes.
Joshua represents companies and public entities in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on technology, software, real estate, securities and business tort disputes. His practice includes litigation arising from enterprise software implementations and other technology-related matters, as well as counseling clients on risk mitigation strategies for major technology projects, outsourcing arrangements and digital transformation initiatives.
Alexandra concentrates her practice on trust and estate disputes, guardianships and conservatorships involving celebrity and high net worth individuals and families. She handles contested matters including will and trust challenges, fiduciary litigation and appointment proceedings, guiding clients through sensitive and often high-profile proceedings before the probate courts.
To view the full "40 & Under" list, please visit Benchmark Litigation's website.
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