Four BBK Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 X

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) is proud to share that Todd Gee, Miles Krieger, Jessica Lomakin and Whitney Saraka have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – Next Generation list. This honor recognizes emerging legal leaders whose broad experience and innovative work are influencing the next generation of the profession.

Todd Gee advises public agencies and private companies on real estate, finance and corporate transactions. He guides clients through acquisitions, dispositions, leasing arrangements, financing matters and business succession planning, as well as mergers and acquisitions and other strategic business deals. By focusing on thoughtful structuring, due diligence and long-term planning, Gee helps clients navigate complex transactions, reduce risk and position their organizations for continued growth and success.

Miles Krieger helps public agencies and private clients navigate complex water and natural resource challenges. His practice focuses on litigation, regulatory compliance and strategic counseling involving groundwater management, water rights, the State Water Project, tribal water issues and other matters at the intersection of law, policy and resource management. With experience across California and the western United States, Krieger works on high-stakes disputes and regulatory proceedings, providing clients with thoughtful guidance on some of the region’s most pressing environmental and water-related issues.

Jessica Lomakin advises public and private clients on a wide range of real estate matters, helping property owners, tenants and organizations navigate leasing, development and purchase and sale transactions. Drawing on her background in real estate litigation, she brings both legal insight and practical problem-solving to negotiations, lease enforcement matters and complex property issues. Lomakin also counsels clients on portfolio management, public-private partnerships, mixed-use developments and the protection of valuable real estate assets, helping achieve business objectives while safeguarding long-term investments.

Whitney Saraka focuses on complex civil litigation for public agencies and private clients. Her work includes disputes involving property rights, public works projects, land use, eminent domain, tax and fee challenges and other government-related matters. She advises clients on risk management and litigation strategy, helping them proactively address potential issues while also serving as a skilled advocate in administrative proceedings, trials, appeals and alternative dispute resolution. Saraka combines extensive state and federal litigation experience with a commitment to achieving effective, cost-efficient outcomes for the public entities and organizations she serves.

Read the full 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – Next Generation list here.