Lori Marks-Esterman Selected to Bloomberg Law’s 2026 Unrivaled Litigators List

Lori Marks-Esterman, Chair of Olshan's Litigation Practice Group and Head of Shareholder Activism Litigation, has been selected to Bloomberg Law’s 2026 Unrivaled Litigators list, a distinguished recognition that highlights litigators who lead the legal profession in exceptional results in high-stakes trials and landmark settlements. The 25 trial lawyers honored on this prestigious list secured at least two verdicts or favorable settlements for clients between January 2024 and March 2026. In her Q&A, Lori discusses Olshan’s victory in the landmark shareholder rights case Vejseli v. Duffy, some of the challenges the case presented and how she overcame them to protect the stockholder franchise. Lori also reflects on her lifelong passion for advocacy and how character and credibility are just as important as the facts and law in persuading judges and juries. Lastly, Lori shares her advice for young trial lawyers: “Be proactive. Don’t wait for someone to follow up with you first. Trial lawyers need to lean into their cases and engage—show up prepared, ask thoughtful questions, and be willing to step up with substance.”

You can read Lori’s full Q&A here.