Greenberg Traurig's Brad Kaufman Named Best Mentor by The American Lawyer

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Chairman and Global Chairman of Professional Development and Integration Brad Kaufman received The American Lawyer Industry Awards' Best Mentor recognition.

The award honors lawyers and professional staff who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to mentoring and developing younger professionals throughout their careers, according to The American Lawyer. Kaufman received the award at The American Lawyer Industry Awards ceremony on Nov. 12 in New York. He was joined by his wife, Jill; his daughter, New York Associate Brooke A. Kaufman; and several of his mentees, including West Palm Beach Managing Shareholder Tracy L. Gerber, West Palm Beach Shareholders Joseph C. Coates III and Elizabeth E. Moum, and New York Associate Samantha DiNardo.

Kaufman has been mentoring Greenberg Traurig lawyers for decades, guiding them from the start of their careers through their rise to leadership positions. As chairman of the firm's professional development and integration efforts, he helps lead associate conferences, summer associate programming, and professional development initiatives. He has personally served as a mentor to dozens of attorneys firmwide.

"What makes Brad such an extraordinary mentor is that he genuinely cares about people and their success," Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum and Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Duffy said in a joint statement. "He listens, he makes time, and he gives the kind of honest advice that stays with you. He has done that for countless lawyers over 26 years at Greenberg Traurig, even while confronting profound challenges of his own. That kind of generosity and commitment is rare, which is why we are incredibly proud to see him recognized."

A nationally recognized litigator, Kaufman focuses his practice on securities litigation and regulatory actions. He has represented major broker-dealers, investment banks, and investment advisers before regulatory agencies, financial commissions, most of the federal circuit courts in the United States, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

He has balanced that work with his dedication to mentoring the next generation of lawyers. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023, Kaufman returned to work wanting to do even more. Over the past year, he has traveled to Greenberg Traurig offices around the world to share his story and emphasize the importance of mentorship. During each of his nearly two dozen stops, he encouraged lawyers and business staff to build meaningful connections, support one another, and approach challenges with resilience and optimism.

"I am incredibly grateful for this honor, but the true reward of mentoring has always been seeing the people around me grow, succeed, and become leaders in their own right," Kaufman said. "Throughout my career, I have learned that leadership is not only about helping guide an organization; it is about investing in people, being there for them through both opportunities and challenges, and helping create an environment where the next generation can succeed. I remain as committed to that responsibility today as I have ever been."

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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