PASADENA, CA — Lagerlof LLP’s Senior Counsel, Morgan Gray, has been selected as a nominee for Attorney of the Year at the 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards. 

Now in its second year, the M&A Awards program is presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal in partnership with ACG Los Angeles. The awards recognize the transactions and professionals driving Southern California’s dealmaking landscape, honoring Dealmakers of the Year across categories that include attorneys, lenders, investment bankers, private equity professionals, and other trusted advisors whose work helps close deals that contribute to the region’s robust M&A activity. 

“Congratulations to Morgan on this well-deserved recognition,” Joshua Driskell, Managing Partner of Lagerlof, LLP, shared. “Morgan’s depth of knowledge, strategic insight, and dedication to achieving exceptional results for our clients have made her an invaluable member of our firm. Her nomination for Attorney of the Year is a testament to the outstanding work she continues to do in the M&A space, and we are incredibly proud to see her recognized among the region’s leading legal professionals.” 

Nominees will be celebrated at a private, invite-only M&A Awards Reception in September at Lumen West in West Los Angeles. The evening will bring together many of the region’s leading M&A professionals for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, networking, and the awards presentation, where the Attorney of the Year winner will be announced. 

Morgan Gray is Senior Counsel in Lagerlof, LLP’s Corporate & Tax practice group. She brings a diverse background spanning law, tax, and business advisory services to her work with clients.  

Morgan brings years of experience focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, and tax planning. She also worked at accounting firms providing consulting and advisory services, gaining a strong foundation in both the technical and practical aspects of tax strategy and business operations.  

Morgan’s extensive background allows her to take a solutions-oriented approach informed by her dual experience in law and accounting. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex transactional and tax issues with clarity, precision, and confidence.  

Lagerlof, LLP extends its congratulations to Morgan Gray on this nomination and to all of this year’s honorees for their contributions to the Southern California M&A community.