Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Alana Karbal to Its 2026 Class of “Up & Coming Lawyers”
We are pleased to announce that shareholder Alana Karbal has been selected to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” for 2026.
The publication’s annual award recognizes lawyers in their first ten years in practice who have established themselves by displaying the ambition, drive, and accomplishments that distinguish them from their peers. Michigan Lawyers Weekly will celebrate Alana and her fellow honorees during a luncheon program at The Mint at Michigan First Conference Center in Lathrup Village on March 27.
What Makes Alana an “Up & Coming Lawyer”?
Inspired by historic tragedy, driven by fearless determination, and grounded in demonstrable empathy and compassion, Alana Karbal has quickly established herself as a champion for individuals across the country who have been wronged or shortchanged by their employers. Alana has amassed a record of successes in workplace disputes and fair compensation matters that would be impressive for a practitioner twice her age, with her relentless efforts and powerful advocacy protecting and vindicating the rights of thousands of American workers.
Alana’s rapid professional trajectory underscores her exceptional talent. She was elevated to partner at Sommers Schwartz only 4.5 years after joining the firm and just 6.5 years into her legal career, an achievement that speaks volumes about her skill, work ethic, and the trust placed in her by clients and colleagues alike. Her early partnership is not only a testament to her results but also to her leadership, judgment, and the respect she has earned within the firm and across the bar.
For her passionate commitment to justice and her community, for her success in righting wrongs committed by employers, and for making a lasting impact on the lives of countless workers through both the compensation she obtains and the compassion she exemplifies every day, Alana Karbal is more than deserving of being named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class of 2026. Congratulations, Alana, on this well-deserved recognition.
