Partner Dale Cendali Honored for “Excellence in the Courtroom” by New York State Bar Association

The New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section recognized Kirkland partner Dale Cendali with the “Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin Award for Excellence in the Courtroom.” The award celebrates outstanding women trial lawyers who have distinguished themselves in New York state or federal courts and demonstrated a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of attorneys.

Dale is a nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer who has secured victories in high-profile jury trials and successfully argued appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court. Described as a “lauded litigator” with a “great presence in the courtroom,” she is praised by clients as an “amazing powerhouse” and “a force of nature” who “walks in with a lot of gravitas.” Her notable matters span copyright, trademark, false advertising and trade secret litigation for leading global brands, including PepsiCo, Nike, Converse, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works.