A Statewide Sweep: Brooks Pierce Partners Achieve Rare Trifecta Across North Carolina Business Journals
In a powerful demonstration of statewide impact, three Brooks Pierce partners have simultaneously earned 40 Under 40 honors across all three major North Carolina business journals—a rare, possibly unprecedented, sweep across the state’s key economic hubs.
- Charlotte Business Journal: Partner Anna Majestro was named to the 2026 class, recognizing rising leaders driving business and civic growth in the Charlotte region.
- Triangle Business Journal: Partner Haniya Mir received the 2026 "40 Under 40 Leadership Award," honoring emerging leaders who make extraordinary contributions to their industries and communities.
- Triad Business Journal: Partner Claire O’Brien was selected for the 2026 class from a highly competitive field of outstanding young executives and changemakers.
Having honorees selected concurrently by the Charlotte Business Journal, Triangle Business Journal, and Triad Business Journal underscores Brooks Pierce’s commitment to cultivating top-tier talent and delivering exceptional legal leadership from the Mountains to the Coast.
Meet the Honorees
Anna Majestro | Commercial Litigation & Product Liability
Anna represents clients in complex commercial disputes, product liability, and personal injury cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts across North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. Known for her precise legal analysis and persuasive trial advocacy, she excels at navigating high-stakes litigation, intricate e-discovery, and complex brief writing.
Haniya Mir | Corporate Law & M&A
Haniya serves as trusted corporate counsel to businesses ranging from emerging startups to established enterprises. Her transactional practice spans mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing, corporate governance, securities law, and entity formation, guiding clients smoothly through high-impact corporate deals.
Claire O’Brien | Health Care, Privacy & AI Governance
Claire acts as a strategic advisor to health care providers and organizations navigating regulatory compliance, data privacy, and AI governance. She regularly counsels clients on federal and state regulations—including HIPAA, Stark, and the Anti-Kickback Statute—while managing data breach responses, internal investigations, and state medical board proceedings.