Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Charles Townsend, partner-in-charge of the Dallas office, has been named a finalist in the Best Mentor category of the 2026 Texas Legal Awards, presented by American Law Media (ALM).
Honorees will be recognized, and winners will be announced, at an awards dinner in Dallas on September 30, 2026.
“I am honored to be among the finalists for Best Mentor,” Charles said. “Mentoring the next generation is one of my key priorities as a leader. I am committed to providing day-to-day guidance, support, substantive feedback, and follow-up to my mentees. I also encourage other partners in Dallas to serve as mentors to our associates and early-career attorneys.”
About the Texas Legal Awards
ALM’s Texas Legal Awards program annually recognizes attorneys and law firms making a lasting impact on the Texas legal landscape.
The Best Mentor Category honors lawyers or legal professionals who have helped junior colleagues become better lawyers, passing along valuable knowledge and paving the way for advancement and stellar contributions to the profession.