When it comes to legal insight, few platforms track reader engagement as closely as JD Supra. Each year, its Readers’ Choice Awards highlight the most-read and engaged-with legal authors and articles across a range of topics. In the 2025 awards, two attorneys from Constangy—Chris Deubert and Robin Shea—were recognized for their contributions to legal thought leadership.
Recognition for Legal Insight
JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards reflect what professionals, businesses, and decision-makers found most valuable over the past year. Out of more than 70,000 authors, only 303 were selected for their standout work in various legal fields.
This year, Chris Deubert's article, “Two years into his bias suit against NFL, Brian Flores has little to show for it,” was named a “Top Read Article” in the Alternative Dispute Resolution category. His piece provided a deep dive into the legal landscape of the ongoing lawsuit, capturing significant reader interest.
Additionally, Robin Shea was recognized as a “Top Author”, an honor given to legal professionals whose writing consistently engaged JD Supra’s audience throughout 2024.
About Chris Deubert
Chris Deubert is an attorney with over 13 years of experience across law firms, in-house roles, and academia. He focuses on labor and employment law, representing and advising employers on a wide range of workplace issues, including:
- Discrimination complaints
- Wage and hour claims
- Employment agreements and restrictive covenants
- Class actions
- Data privacy and trade secrets
- Employee handbooks and policies
- Internal investigations
Beyond employment law, Chris also has extensive experience in sports law, where he advises teams, leagues, agents, and universities on regulatory matters, including NCAA compliance.
About Robin Shea
With more than 30 years of experience, Robin Shea provides counsel to employers on compliance and litigation matters related to:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- The Equal Pay Act (EPA)
- The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
She represents businesses before government agencies and in litigation, conducts workplace investigations, and leads employment law training for HR professionals and management teams. Robin is also the editor-in-chief of Constangy’s legal bulletins and four widely followed law blogs:
- Affirmative Action Alert
- California Snapshot
- Cyber Advisor
- Employment & Labor Insider
How JD Supra’s Awards Are Determined
JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards are based on a data-driven analysis of reader engagement across key legal topics. For the 2025 awards, JD Supra editors examined 2024 readership trends, recognizing:
- 31 legal categories reflecting high-interest areas
- Top 10 authors in each category
- One law firm per category for exceptional engagement
- The five most-read articles in each category
These awards highlight not just expertise but also the ability to communicate complex legal issues in ways that engage and inform the legal community.
For a full list of award recipients, click here.