James C. Franczek, Jr. Honored by Lawdragon, Michael Hernandez Named as American Bar Foundation Officer

Lawdragon Names James C. Franczek, Jr. to 2026 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide

Lawdragon recently named James C. Franczek, Jr., to their 2026 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. This prestigious list recognizes 500 exemplary corporate labor and employment lawyers across the country in areas such as immigration, executive benefits and compensation, and compliance. Lawdragon specifically highlighted Jim’s collective bargaining work.

Jim was also previously recognized as a member of Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame, a selection of attorneys who are currently or have previously been ranked by Lawdragon and have made outstanding contributions to the legal industry.

American Bar Foundation Selects Michael Hernandez as National Fellows Secretary

The American Bar Foundation (ABF) recently selected Michael Hernandez as the ABF National Fellows Secretary. Mike receives this honor while also serving as the Illinois Chair for the Research Fellows.

The ABF is the research arm of the American Bar Association, spearheading legal research across the country. The ABF Research Fellows program is an honor society for senior practitioners of the law who support the foundation’s legal research. Its Fellows also include Franczek partners Jim Franczek and Michael Warner.

Congratulations to Jim Franczek and Mike Hernandez on these impressive national recognitions!