Aprio Legal Named Among Arizona’s Top Companies to Watch and Top Lawyers by AZ Big Media   

SCOTTSDALE – April 7, 2026 –  Aprio Legal is recognized twice by AZ Big Media — named to its list of 50 Arizona Companies to Watch in 2026 and with four of its attorneys honored among the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2026. Both recognitions underscore the firm’s rapid growth and its role in shaping a new model for delivering integrated legal and business advisory services. 

Published in AZ Business January/February 2026 issue, Aprio Legal was named to AZ Big Media’s “AZ Big 100: 50 Arizona Companies to Watch in 2026,” a list highlighting organizations shaping Arizona’s economic future through innovation, growth, and market leadership. In addition, four Aprio Legal leaders were selected for AZ Big Media’s “Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2026,” honoring attorneys shaping Arizona’s business, civic, and economic environment. Honorees include:   

Andy Kvesic, CEO of Aprio Legal, serves as trusted outside general counsel to high-net-worth individuals, established businesses, hyper-growth companies, and innovative law firms, advising on complex legal strategy, compliance, and strategic growth opportunities.  

Jill Ann Herman, Director at Aprio Legal, focuses on complex civil litigation, including product liability, professional liability, construction defect claims, and high-exposure personal injury matters.  

John Gilbert, Director at Aprio Legal, brings decades of experience in commercial litigation, business and real estate transactions, business acquisitions, and estate planning.  

Gary Strickland, Director at Aprio Legal, focuses on probate and estate disputes, elder law matters and controversies, administrative proceedings, and complex civil litigation. He previously served as a State of Arizona Administrative Law Judge and Maricopa County Public Fiduciary.  

“Thank you AZ Big Media for these recognitions, which reflect the caliber of our team at Aprio Legal and the impact we’re delivering across Arizona’s business community,” said Andy Kvesic, CEO of Aprio Legal. “We are redefining how legal services are delivered with our people bringing integrated legal, tax, and advisory capabilities to help clients make smarter, faster decisions.”  

About Aprio        

Aprio is redefining what it means to be a global advisory and accounting firm. We help businesses and individuals Account for Anything™ — delivering clarity and confidence in a world full of unknowns. Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC deliver professional services to clients worldwide. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC provides advisory, tax, legal, wealth, and talent solutions to help build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, while Aprio, LLP delivers audit and attest services with uncompromising quality and integrity. With more than 2,800 team members serving clients in 50+ countries and $5.5B in assets under management, Aprio is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace, celebrated for transformative growth on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Power Partners lists, and led by Richard Kopelman, named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Learn more at Aprio.com.  

About Aprio Legal  

Aprio Legal is a full-service Alternative Business Structure Law Firm delivering integrated legal and advisory solutions to help clients grow with confidence. Formed by the combination of Radix Law and Aprio, Aprio Legal brings together attorneys, CPAs, tax professionals, and business advisors to deliver a seamless, client-first experience. Licensed under Arizona’s ABS Program, Aprio Legal is headquartered in Scottsdale and serves business and individual clients.   

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Aprio Website: https://www.aprio.com/ 
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Aprio Media Contact       

Leslie Weiner, Public Relations Manager 
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