news and announcements
The firm’s latest milestones, activities, recognitions, and announcements.
Atty. Marcelino Michael I. Atanante IV named Greater Manila Region Lawyer of the Year 2024 by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
In 2024, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Quezon City Chapter honored Atty. Marcelino Michael I. Atanante IV as the Greater Manila Region Lawyer of the Year, recognizing his exceptional leadership and dedication to legal service. His unwavering commitment to justice and public service has made a lasting impact on the legal profession, making him a deserving recipient of this prestigious award…
July 17, 2026
Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan honored among A-List Philippines’ Top 100 Lawyers of the Year for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Asia Law Business Journal.
Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan has been recognized as one of the A-List Philippines’ Top 100 Lawyers of the Year by the Asia Law Business Journal from 2022 to 2025, a prestigious distinction that highlights his outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Asia Law Business Journal commended Atty. Ilagan as “an incredibly empathetic and comprehensive lawyer” whose…
July 17, 2026
Atty. Marcelino Michael I. Atanante IV Recognized for Leadership as Integrated Bar of the Philippines Quezon City President and Governor.
Atty. Marcelino Michael I. Atanante IV has been recognized for his outstanding leadership as President and Governor of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Quezon City Chapter. His tenure has been marked by exceptional dedication to advancing the legal profession and serving the legal community in Quezon City and the Greater Manila Region...
July 17, 2026
Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan recognized as finalist for Young Lawyer of the Year at the 2025 ALB Philippine Law Awards.
This recognition reflects not only his exceptional legal expertise but also his dynamic leadership within his firm and the broader legal community. Known for delivering strategic, results-driven solutions with integrity and professionalism, Atty. Ilagan continues to distinguish himself among his peers. Through his commitment to innovation, mentorship, and client-centered advocacy, he sets a high standard for excellence and inspires the next generation of Filipino legal practitioners.
Atanante & Ilagan (AI Law) proudly joined the Inter-Pacific Bar Association Annual Meeting and Conference 2026 in New Delhi, India, where legal professionals from different jurisdictions discussed emerging trends in the global legal landscape.
Representing the Firm were Partners Atty. Marcelino Michael I. Atanante IV and Atty. Rowell D. Ilagan, who joined distinguished legal practitioners, jurists, and industry leaders from around the world at the annual gathering organized by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. The conference serves as a premier platform for dialogue on cross-border legal practice, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the modern legal profession.
