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Brandon Essig Named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

June 9, 2026

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC partner Brandon K. Essig has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. This prestigious, invitation-only honor is given to just 1% of licensed attorneys. Fellows must be current members of the American Bar Association and demonstrate extraordinary leadership in the legal profession. 

"This is a rare distinction reserved for lawyers who stand out from their peers in their dedication to the practice of law and pursuit of excellence in the profession," said managing partner Wes Gilchrist. "Brandon's background as a federal prosecutor, combined with the way he serves clients in high-stakes litigation and regulatory and enforcement matters, makes him exactly the kind of lawyer this honor is designed to recognize.”

A former federal prosecutor, Essig is a member of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Corporate Investigations practice. He represents clients in high-stakes regulatory and enforcement matters, including those involving complex financial disclosures and securities law.