Kalpana Srinivasan and Vineet Bhatia have been named to the Lawdragon 2026 “100 Managing Partners You Need to Know” list, recognizing the legal industry’s most influential firm leaders.
Under their leadership, Susman Godfrey—an Am Law 100 firm that tries and wins high-stakes cases nationwide—has achieved the most profitable three-year period in its history while doubling down on its trial-first identity.
Srinivasan and Bhatia have led the firm through a period of sustained growth and high-impact litigation, including pursuing landmark litigation challenging an executive order issued by the administration—all while maintaining full, active trial dockets across the country.
“Susman Godfrey’s edge is simple: we prepare every case for trial,” said Srinivasan. “That discipline not only drives results—it gives us the independence to take on consequential fights, including those that shape the law.”
“This honor reflects a firm that is built to go the distance,” said Bhatia. “Our lawyers embrace the hard cases, put in the work, and deliver in the moments that matter most.”
The Lawdragon guide recognizes managing partners who combine elite legal skill with leadership that shapes firm culture, strategy, and long-term success. Srinivasan and Bhatia’s selection underscores Susman Godfrey’s continued leadership as trial lawyers and its commitment to a distinctive, high-performance model centered on trial excellence.
