NewsJordan Nafekh Shortlisted for The American Lawyer Young Lawyer of the Year
Irell’s Jordan Nafekh has been named a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2026 Young Lawyer of the Year (Beyond Practice). The award recognizes young lawyers who have made meaningful contributions beyond their legal practice, including serving the public interest and strengthening the profession or their communities.
Nafekh is active in Irell’s internal leadership and firm culture and currently serves as president of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA), where he is believed to be the youngest president in the organization’s history. Winners will be announced at AmLaw’s Industry Awards on November 12 in New York.