Before I can evaluate that I would have to know how the term "influential lawyer" is seen by the premier law journal. 
Before I can evaluate that I would have to know how the term "influential lawyer" is seen by the premier law journal.
"Influential lawyer" means what it says. Some people are influential because of their work, some because of their reaives. I believe Miers got onto the list because of her work and position, while Hillary got onto it because of her marriage and Arkansas connections.