Manning Kass Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Los Angeles Partner Emily C. Edwards, New York Partner Jamie N. Burke, and Orange County Associate Jacob A. Ellenhorn were recently named in the 6th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Best Lawyers is based upon a rigorously peer-reviewed survey. It is a reputable index of lawyers and is widely recognized as a reliable indicator of integrity and prominence in the field. Ms. Edwards, Ms. Burke, and Mr. Ellenhorn are being acknowledged for their impact on the legal community, as well as achievements early in their careers.

Read more about Best Lawyers here: https://www.bestlawyers.com/article/the-best-lawyers-in-america-2026-awards-announced/6849

About Our Team

Emily C. Edwards is the leader of the Military and Veterans Law team, as well as a member of the Workers’ Compensation team. She frequently participates and speaks at conferences, where she continues to educate on best practices for handling and mitigating exposure for workers’ compensation and employment claims. Most recently, she spoke on a panel at WCI, sharing her expertise on workers’ compensation defense law.

Jamie N. Burke is a member of the Construction Law, Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith, and the Strategy, Writs, and Appeals team. She has extensive experience representing insurers, corporate defendants, contractors, and property owners in New York and New Jersey. She has handled high-stakes commercial AAA arbitrations, including cases involving nationally recognized nonprofits. 

Jacob A. Ellenhorn is a member of the Complex Litigation and Landlord / Tenant / Habitability teams. Prior to joining Manning Kass, Mr. Ellenhorn was a Judicial Extern in the Los Angeles Superior Court for the Honorable Dean Hansell. He also externed at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, where he helped indigent litigants navigate the complexities of the California court system.