Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that Healthcare Partner Harry J. Nelson has been named a Distinguished Leader in the 2026 California Legal Awards presented by Law.com and The Recorder. This honor recognizes legal leaders who have achieved significant accomplishments in the past year, including driving firm growth, leading transformational initiatives, adopting innovative programs or technologies, and advancing impactful pro bono efforts.
Nelson is a highly regarded healthcare and life sciences attorney with extensive experience advising on a wide range of healthcare compliance matters. He serves on the firm’s Management Committee and, over the past two years, played an integral role in the Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman combination, which expanded the firm’s full-service commercial platform with a world-class healthcare practice. This strategic combination positioned Leech Tishman as a market-leading resource for clients operating in the rapidly evolving healthcare and life sciences industries.
Following the combination, Nelson also helped spearhead the launch of the firm’s Beauty & Wellness Industry Group, a multidisciplinary practice drawing on attorneys from corporate, intellectual property, and healthcare disciplines to meet the needs of clients at the intersection of health, wellness, and aesthetics.
The 2026 California Legal Awards reception will be held on June 24 in Los Angeles, where honorees and finalists will be recognized and winners in finalist categories announced. For more information about the event and to view the full list of honorees and finalists, click here.