Awards and Accolades

During David Sanford’s tenure as Chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight the firm has tripled in size, opened four new offices, and been recognized by prominent legal media. Most recently, the firm’s recognition has included Benchmark Litigation’s Labor & Employment Employee-Side Firm of the Year and the National Law Journal naming the firm as both Employee Rights Firm of the Year and Human Rights Firm of the Year. David was also named Labor & Employment Attorney of the Year by Benchmark Litigation.

Recognized as Law Firm of the Year

A Highly Awarded Law Firm in Employment Law and Human Rights

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National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers award badge — Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Civil Rights Firm of the Year
Employment Rights Firm of the Year
Human Rights Firm of the Year
Benchmark Litigation — Labor & Employment Firm of the Year 2025 and 2026 — Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Labor and Employment Firm of the Year
Law360 Employment Practice Group of the Year award — Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Employment Practice Group of the Year
Law360 Benefits Practice Group of the Year award — Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight ERISA litigation
Benefits Group of the Year