Awards

Advocate Maciej Zaborowski and Advocate Monika Orczykowska Among the Finalists of the “Rising Stars – Lawyers of Tomorrow” Competition

The Managing Partner of Kopeć & Zaborowski, advocate Maciej Zaborowski, was among the distinguished finalists of the “Rising Stars – Lawyers of Tomorrow” competition in 2014, organized by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna and Wolters Kluwer, under the honorary patronage of the President of the Polish Bar Council and the President of the National Chamber of Attorneys-at-Law. This prestigious distinction recognizes lawyers who stand out not only for their knowledge and effectiveness, but also for their innovative approach to the profession and their social engagement.

In 2025, advocate Monika Orczykowska – Head of the Criminal Law and Compliance Department at Kopeć & Zaborowski – also became a finalist in the 14th edition of this prestigious competition.

“Rising Stars – Lawyers of Tomorrow” is one of the most prestigious competitions for young lawyers in Poland, recognizing individuals who, already at an early stage of their careers:

achieve outstanding professional results
demonstrate an innovative approach to the law
engage in social initiatives and contribute to the development of the legal market
help establish new standards for the legal profession

The competition, organized by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna and Wolters Kluwer, has for years served as an important benchmark for identifying future leaders of the Polish legal profession.

Participation in the Rising Stars competition confirms advocate Zaborowski’s position as one of the most promising leaders of the Polish legal profession. His experience in handling complex criminal and business matters, combined with his involvement in public affairs, has established his reputation as a modern, responsible, and inspiring lawyer.

This distinction also recognizes the philosophy of Kopeć & Zaborowski, which for years has supported the development of talent and promoted standards of ethics, effectiveness, and social responsibility within the legal profession. The Rising Stars award demonstrates that these values are an integral part of KKZ’s DNA and that of its leaders.

What Does This Recognition Mean?

Being a finalist in the Rising Stars competition is not only an individual achievement, but also confirmation of the quality of the professional environment in which the leaders of Kopeć & Zaborowski develop.

For clients, this means working with a law firm whose leaders: