KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 23, 2026) — Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to announce that it has earned its first-ever nationwide ranking in Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide, released today. The firm also achieved its first Northern California ranking, and 19 attorneys across the country earned individual recognition. In addition, the firm received practice rankings in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota and Missouri, and attorneys Alma Soongi Beck and Erika Gasaway were newly ranked in 2026.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and especially proud to achieve both national and Northern California rankings for the first time,” said Managing Partner Cameron Garrison. “These rankings reflect the exceptional talent and collaboration of our Private Client Services attorneys across the firm and underscore the strength of our practice in serving individuals and families with complex wealth planning needs. Because Chambers’ rankings are informed by client and peer feedback, this recognition is especially meaningful and speaks to our commitment to delivering outstanding client service.”
Chambers High Net Worth 2026 recognized Lathrop GPM in Private Wealth Law in:
- Colorado: Band 2
- Kansas: Band 1
- Minnesota: Band 1
- Missouri: Band 2
- Northern California: Band 3
In Minnesota and Kansas, Lathrop GPM has more ranked attorneys than any other law firm.
The following Lathrop GPM attorneys were recognized individually in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankings:
- Private Wealth Disputes
- Erika Gasaway** – California
- Matthew Rossiter – Missouri
- Private Wealth Law
- Alma Soongi Beck** – California: Northern
- James Betterman – Kansas
- Ruth Brackney – Kansas
- Casey Breese* – Colorado
- Peter Brown – Kansas
- Ann Burns – Minnesota
- Brian Dillon* – Minnesota
- Joseph Growney – Kansas
- James Lamm – Minnesota
- Scott Malin – Missouri
- Charles Packer – California: Northern
- Marya Robben – Minnesota
- Tom Rodriguez* – Colorado
- Matthew Shea – Minnesota
- Edward Tully – Minnesota
- Justin Whitney – Kansas
- Alison Zinn – Colorado
*Attorneys who moved up one band
**Attorneys ranked for the first time
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is widely regarded as one of the legal industry’s most respected resources for identifying leading attorneys to high-net-worth individuals and families. Its rankings are based on an extensive, independent research process that includes detailed submissions, market analysis and confidential interviews with clients, peers and other professional advisers to assess legal experience, client service and reputation in the market.
Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. It delivers detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms, including Chambers High Net Worth.