August 25, 2025 - David M. Eskew

AEL is thrilled to announce that Best Lawyers® honored six AEL attorneys in its 2026 edition.

Founding partner Scott R. Landau was recognized as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Health Care Law for New York City. This prestigious honor is awarded to just one lawyer per region and practice area each year. The honor is based on the highest overall peer feedback and a demonstrated record of excellence. AEL is incredibly proud that Scott has been recognized for his stellar reputation in the NYC healthcare community. Scott was also named a “Best Lawyer” for Health Care Law marking the third year in a row he has obtained the honor.

Founding partner Ken Abell was also named a “Best Lawyer” in the categories of Health Care Law and Health Care Litigation. Counsel Jeff Braun was named a “Best Lawyer” in the category of Litigation – Land Use and Zoning and Litigation – Real Estate. And associates Scott Glicksman and Raquel Frier, and Of Counsel Katherine Kulkarni were each named as “Ones to Watch.”

The Best Lawyers in America list is one of the most reputable and recognized rankings of attorneys across the nation. Those honored are divided by geographic region and practice area(s) and their work undergoes a significant peer review process.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other early stage attorneys, noting their impressive performance and professional excellence in private practice. Ones to Watch utilizes the same robust peer-review process and methodology as The Best Lawyers in America.