Lawdragon Lists Shook Associates Among ‘500X ─ The Next Generation’

Shook Associates Ara Ayvazian and Josh Hansen have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Lawdragon wrote, “These lawyers have made their mark in fewer than 15 years in practice with entire careers ahead of them to be the change they want to see in the world.” 

Ayvazian is an emerging leader in data privacy and cybersecurity litigation, recognized for defending companies and professional service firms in complex, high-stakes class actions arising from data breaches and cybersecurity incidents. His practice spans the industries facing rapidly escalating privacy risk and litigation exposure.

Hansen focuses on privacy and data security issues while maintaining an active technology transactions practice. He draws on his in-house experience at two health care companies to provide practical, holistic solutions aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Lawdragon 500 X selected the duo through the publication’s nomination process that combines submissions, journalistic research and vetting with peers familiar with the candidates’ work and contributions.