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Feb 13, 2026
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Learn MoreFBT Gibbons is recognized as a finalist in two distinguished categories at the 2026 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, which honors individuals and organizations at the forefront of legal innovation.
FBT Gibbons is named a finalist for two categories: Change Management Leader of the Year and Innovations in Knowledge Management. In 2025, the firm won a LegalweekLeaders in Tech Law Award, taking home the top honor for 'Innovations in Knowledge Management' for its firmwide data-collection program.
Cindy Thurston Bare, FBT Gibbons' chief data & innovation officer, is a finalist for the Change Management Leader of the Year award. This category honors a law firm leader who has effectively guided their organization in adopting new technologies or processes and reshaped the firm to better support and advance internal innovation. Bare is recognized for guiding the launch of wide-ranging initiatives including Generative AI adoption, a Snowflake data cloud, experience management, and other data-driven projects. The data team enables FBT Gibbons lawyers and professionals to deepen their understanding of clients' business and industries, streamline workflows, elevate client service, and fuel firm growth.
FBT Gibbons is also a finalist for the Innovations in Knowledge Management award, a recognition highlighting organizations that are transforming knowledge management in legal. The firm earned this distinction for Company360 (Co360), a GenAI-powered tool that automates the creation of comprehensive company intelligence reports. By integrating with our Snowflake data cloud and using large language models to synthesize data from multiple sources, Co360 replaces hours of manual research with a consistent, firm-branded report produced in minutes, enhancing efficiency across the firm.
The LegalweekLeaders in Tech Law Awards, now in its sixth year, celebrate law firms, legal departments, and technology providers that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in advancing the legal industry. Winners will be announced during an in-person awards ceremony later this year during the 2026 conference in New York.
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 800 lawyers across 25 offices, the firm is positioned to support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. FBT Gibbons provides legal counsel enriched with valuable business and market context, particularly in corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters within the energy, finance, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. The firm is committed to delivering excellent service to its clients, colleagues, and the communities in which it operates.