Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Partners Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP is proud to announce that two of our partners—Ashley Wilson Clark and Thomas J. Mew IV—have been recognized in the 32ⁿᵈ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026. This annual publication is one of the legal industry’s most respected peer-review guides, spotlighting attorneys who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence and integrity in their fields.
This year, Best Lawyers® reviewed millions of evaluations submitted by fellow attorneys. With millions of peer evaluations submitted each year, inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® reflects an attorney’s exceptional skill, reputation, and commitment to excellence.
Honorees for 2026
Ashley Wilson Clark
Recognized for: Litigation – Labor and Employment
Ashley Wilson Clark has once again earned recognition for her work representing employees in complex employment and civil rights litigation. This marks her fourth consecutive year being listed by Best Lawyers® for Litigation – Labor and Employment. Ashley’s practice includes high-stakes claims involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and assault, disability accommodation, and whistleblower retaliation. Her clients range from individual employees to whistleblowers taking on major corporate or government employers.
In addition to her Best Lawyers® recognition, Ashley has consistently been named a Georgia Super Lawyer® since 2020, and in 2025 was honored as one of Georgia’s Top 50 Women Super Lawyers®. She is known not just for her results in the courtroom, but for her commitment to each client’s story—and for helping people reclaim their dignity in the face of workplace injustice.
Thomas J. Mew IV
Recognized for: Employment Law – Individuals
We are also thrilled to celebrate the recognition of Thomas “Tom” Mew, who made the list in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® for his outstanding work in Employment Law – Individuals. Tom was also named to SuperLawyers in 2024 and 2025, and has decades of experience handling matters involving discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour violations, and employment contracts. His thoughtful, thorough, and strategic approach to both litigation and negotiation has earned him deep respect from peers and clients alike.
Tom has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and is a published legal author and a regular speaker on employment law issues across Georgia. This Best Lawyers® recognition is a fitting tribute to his dedication and expertise.
About Best Lawyers®
The Best Lawyers in America® is a peer-reviewed publication that has ranked the most respected legal professionals since 1983. Selection is based entirely on feedback from other attorneys, who evaluate nominees within the same geographic and practice areas. Being recognized by Best Lawyers® is considered one of the highest honors in the legal field.
A Commitment to Justice, Recognition for Excellence
At Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP, we’ve built our practice around the principle that legal cases are about people—not just process. We know how challenging and disheartening being discriminated against or harassed at work is for our clients. Our team takes pride in standing up for the rights of those who choose to fight back.
Ashley and Tom represent so much of what we’re proud of as a firm: compassion, strategic thinking, and fearless advocacy for clients who deserve fairness and accountability. We are honored to see their efforts recognized this year, and we’re grateful to the clients and colleagues who made it possible.
If you’re facing a legal challenge related to your employment or civil rights, we invite you to contact us. We’re prepared to stand up for you.