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2019 & 2020

Listed, “43 Law Firms Clients Say are Winning in the COVID-19 World,” BTI Consulting Group, 2020
Top Performer, Law Firm Diversity Program, Microsoft Corp., 2019
No. 1, number of attorneys listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2020
No. 1, number of overall first-tier rankings and most first-tier metropolitan rankings, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2011-2020
No. 3, Law360 400, Law360, 2019
Top 30, Best Law Firms in Client Service Performance, BTI’s Client Service A-Team, BTI Consulting Group, 2019-2020
“Highly Recommended Law Firm,” BTI Most Recommended Law Firms, BTI Consulting Group, 2019
430+ lawyer and firm rankings in Chambers and Partners Guides worldwide, Chambers and Partners, 2019-2020
400+ attorneys included, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016-2019
100+ attorneys and 31 practices recognized, U.S., The Legal 500, 2016-2019
Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year, Poland, IFLR EuropeAwards, 2018-2019
“Top Tier” Law Firm in Real Estate, Legal 500 U.S., 2013-2019
USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year, Global M&A Network'sTurnaround Atlas Awards, 2019
No. 20, “Global 100,” based on revenue, The American Lawyer, 2019
Top 25, BTI Brand Elite Report, BTI Consulting Group, 2019
Top 100, Vault Law, 2019
Global Firm of the Year in Europe Award Shortlist, The Lawyer, 2019

Older

“Top Tier” Law Firm in Dispute Resolution – Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices – Defense, Legal 500 U.S., 2018
“USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year,” Chambers USA Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018
“Products Liability Department of the Year,” The American Lawyer, 2018
Outstanding Firm for Furthering Diversity and Inclusion, Chambers Diversity Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2016
“Common Good Award,” Pro Bono, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2016
“Law Firm of the Year for Client Service,” Poland, Chambers Europe Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2016
“Law Firm of the Year,” Environmental, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2016
“Strongest Firms for Go-To Outside Counsel,” Insurance, BTI Report, BTI Consulting Group, 2016
30+ attorneys and 25+ practices recognized, Europe, Middle East & Africa, The Legal 500, 2016
Top 5 Scoring Firm, “Who Represent America’s Biggest Companies,” Corporate Counsel, 2016
No. 1, “Most Charitable Law Firms,” Philanthropy Survey, Law360, 2015
Outstanding Firm for Furthering Diversity and Inclusion, Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2015

Diversity

Diversity, Women’s & LGBT Scorecards, The American Lawyer/National Law Journal, 2019
- No. 1, Number of African American Partners Overall
- No. 1, Number of African American Attorneys Overall
- No. 1, Number of Hispanic American/Latino Partners Overall
- No. 1, Number of Hispanic American/Latino Attorneys Overall
- No. 5, Number of LGBT Partners Overall
- No. 6, Number of Minority Attorneys Overall
- No. 6, Number of Female Partners Overall
- No. 7, Number of Asian American Partners Overall
No. 1, U.S. Firms in the UK, Top 50 Diversity Rankings, The Lawyer, 2019
Top Performer, Law Firm Diversity Program, Microsoft Corp., 2019
No. 9, 600+ Lawyers Category, “100 Best Law Firms for Minority Attorneys,” Diversity Snapshot, Law360, 2019
No. 6, 600+ Attorney Category, "Top Firms for Minority Equity Partners Overall," Diversity Snapshot, Law360, 2019
Most Innovative Gender Diversity Initiative, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2018
Score of 100% on Corporate Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2017-2018
A+, Racial Report Card, Diversity Report Card, Houston Multi-Bar Diversity Committee, 2018
A-, Gender Report Card, Houston Multi-Bar Diversity Committee, 2018
Shortlisted, “Best International Firm for Diversity,” Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 2016-2018
Outstanding Firm for Furthering Diversity and Inclusion, Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: USA, Chambers & Partners, 2016
Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2015
Most Valuable Mentoring Programme for Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: Latin America, Chambers and Partners, 2015

Women

No. 1, Number of Women Attorneys Listed, United States, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2017, 2019-2020
No. 6, Number of Female Partners Overall, Women’s Scorecard, The American Lawyer/National Law Journal, 2020
No. 1, U.S. Firms in the UK (Female Partnership Proportion in the UK), Top 50 Diversity Rankings, The Lawyer, 2019
Best in Real Estate (Individual Award), Euromoney, Europe Women in Business Law Awards, 2019
No. 2, Number of Women Attorneys Listed, United States, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2018
Most Innovative Gender Diversity Initiative, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2018
Shortlisted, Best International Firm for Women in Business Law, Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 2018
A-, Gender Report Card, Houston Multi-Bar Diversity Committee, 2018
Shortlisted, Best International Firm for Latin America Practice, Best International firm for Diversity, Best International Mentoring Program, and Best International Firm for Women in Business Law, Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 2016-2017
Shortlisted, Best International Firm for Pro Bono Work, Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 2017
Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2015
Shortlisted, Most Pioneering Gender Diversity Initiative and Most Valuable Mentoring Program for Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2015
Most Valuable Mentoring Programme for Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: Latin America, Chambers and Partners, 2015

Pro Bono, Community and Philanthropy

Winner, Pro Bono Program of the Year, Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards: Latin America 2019
Recipient, Alexis Rovzar Pro Bono Medal of Merit, Appleseed Mexico, 2018
Recipient, Pro Bono Award, Latin Lawyer, 2018
Recipient, Pro Bono Award, Legal Information for Families Today, 2018
Recipient, Pro Bono Mission Partner Award (Regional Leadership), The Veterans Consortium, 2018
Recipient, ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, 2018
Recipient, Firm Pro Bono Excellency Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, 2018
Shortlisted, Pioneering Pro Bono Program of the Year, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, 2017-2018
Shortlisted, Best International Firm for Pro Bono Work, Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 2016-2018
Recipient, Distinguished Service to the Arts Award, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, 2017
Recipient, Common Good Award, Pro Bono, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2016
Recipient, Hope Award, The Center of Hope (Haiti), 2016
Honored, Equal Justice Works 30th Anniversary, 2016
Recipient, Champion of Justice Award, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, 2016
No. 4, Corporate Philanthropy List, South Florida Business Journal, 2016
No. 1, Most Charitable Law Firms, Philanthropy Survey, Law360, 2015
Recipient, “Allegiance Award,” Pro Bono, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), 2015

Capabilities

Corporate

Highly Regarded, Nationwide, Corporate/M&A, Chambers USA, 2019
Corporate Development Team Awards Category – Advisory/Consulting, EMEA Corporate Growth Awards, The M&A Advisor, 2018
Transaction of the Year (Over £500MM - £1 Billion), EMEA Corporate Growth Awards, The M&A Advisor, 2018
Industrials Deal of the Year (£100MM - £1 Billion), EMEA Corporate Growth Awards, The M&A Advisor, 2018
Utilities Deal of the Year, EMEA Corporate Growth Awards, The M&A Advisor, 2018
“Law Firm of the Year,” Banking & Finance, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2017
“International Law Firm of the Year - Corporate & Finance,” Florida-Based, Latin America Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2009-2011, 2013, 2015-2016
Top 5 Scoring Firm, “Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies,” Corporate Counsel, 2016
Named to Corporate Board Member Magazine’s “America’s Best Corporate Law Firms” list, 2015

Energy & Natural Resources

First-Tier, Energy Law, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2019

Environmental

Ranked, Nationwide, Environmental Law, Chambers USA, 2015-2019
First-Tier, Environmental and Litigation - Environmental, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2015, 2017-2019
Ranked, “Industry Focus - Environment - Litigation,” Legal 500 United States Guide, 2015-2019
Ranked, “Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action: Toxic Tort - Defense,” Legal 500 United States Guide, 2016-2019
Ranked, “Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Toxic Tort,” Legal 500 United States Guide, 2015-2019
“Law Firm of the Year,” Environmental, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2016

Gaming

Ranked, Nationwide, Gaming & Licensing, Band 1, Chambers USA, 2016-2019

Government Law & Policy

“New York City Power 100 list,” City and State, 2014-2019
“Albany Power 100 list,” City and State, 2013-2019
Honorable Mention, “Top Performing Lobbyists,” Bloomberg Government, 2018
“Top Listed – Government Relations,” The Best Lawyers in America^©, 2018
No. 3, Law Firm/Lobbying Category, Mike Hailey’s Texas Lobby Power Rankings, 2017
"Albany's Top 40 Power Players,” Observer, 2015
No. 3, Lobby Power Rankings, Texas, Capitol Inside, 2015

Insurance

“Honor Roll – Insurance,” BTI Power Rankings, BTI Consulting Group, 2017
“Strongest Firms for Go-To Outside Counsel,” Insurance, BTI Report, The BTI Consulting Group, 2016
“The Top 16 Firms GCs Love for Insurance Work,” BTI Power Rankings, The BTI Consulting Group, 2016

Intellectual Property

No. 5, Most Active Plaintiffs’ Law Firms 2010 to 2019, Trade Secret Litigation Report, Lex Machina, 2020
No. 7, Most Active Plaintiffs’ Law Firms in 2019, Trade Secret Litigation Report, Lex Machina, 2020
No. 5, Most Active Defendants’ Law Firms 2010 to 2019, , Trade Secret Litigation Report, Lex Machina, 2020
“Law Firm of the Year” - Trademark Law, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, “Best Law Firms,” 2020
“Law Firm of the Year” - Information Technology Law, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, “Best Law Firms,” 2019
“National Tier 1” Law Firm - IP Litigation, Patent Law and Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademark Law, and Information Technology Law, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2014-2019
Top Intellectual Property Firm, “IP Stars,” Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, 2013-2019
Top Patent Firm, “IAM Patent 1000,” Intellectual Asset Management Magazine, 2012-2019
Top Trademark Firm, “WTR 1000,” World Trademark Review, 2011-2019
Top 20 Ranking, “Patent Litigation Survey,” Corporate Counsel, 2015-2016
“Hall of Fame Award,” Intellectual Property, Daily Business Review, 2015

Labor & Employment

First Tier ranking in ERISA and ERISA Litigation, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms,” 2013-2019
First-Tier ranking in Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Immigration Law, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms,” 2011-2019
13 attorneys recognized (including one attorney in the Hall of Fame), Human Resource Executive Magazine/Lawdragon, “100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers,” 2019
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Atlanta, Labor & Employment, Daily Report, 2015, 2017
“Most Feared Firms,” Standout Firm, Everyday Employment Litigation, The BTI Litigation Outlook, BTI Consulting Group, 2017
“Most Feared Firms,” Honor Roll Firm, Complex Employment, The BTI Litigation Outlook, BTI Consulting Group, 2017

Litigation

Shortlisted, Product Liability Firm of the Year, Benchmark Litigation, 2019
“Top Tier” Law Firm in Dispute Resolution – Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices – Defense, Legal 500 U.S., 2018-2019
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Atlanta, Products Liability & Mass Torts, Daily Report, 2013, 2015-2018
“Products Liability Department of the Year,” The American Lawyer, 2018
“Most Feared Firms;” Standout Firm: Complex Commercial Litigation, Everyday Commercial Litigation, Everyday Employment Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation; The BTI Litigation Outlook, BTI Consulting Group, 2017
“Most Feared Firms,” Honor Roll Firm, Complex Employment, The BTI Litigation Outlook, BTI Consulting Group, 2017
“Law Firm of the Year,” Litigation: Real Estate, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2014, 2017
“Litigation Department of the Year,” New Jersey, Class Action, New Jersey Law Journal, 2016
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Florida, Real Estate, Daily Business Review, 2015

Real Estate

Best in Real Estate (Individual Award), Euromoney, Europe Women in Business Law Awards, 2019
“Top Tier” Law Firm in Real Estate, Legal 500 U.S., 2013-2019
“USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year,” Chambers USA Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018
“Law Firm of the Year - Fund Formation,” Europe, PERE Global Awards, 2018
“Law Firm of the Year,” Litigation: Real Estate, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. News – Best Lawyers^®, 2015 and 2018
“Hospitality Group of the Year,” Law360, 2017
Top 5 Ranking, “Best Law Firms,” Practice: Real Estate, Vault, 2010-2017
Top Real Estate Law Firm, Commercial Property Executive (CPE), 2016

Restructuring & Bankruptcy

“USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year,” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2019
“National Tier 1” Law Firm for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation-Bankruptcy, U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms,” 2019
“Refinancing Deal of the Year,” The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 2019
“Cross Border Special Situations M&A Deal of the Year (Small-Mid Markets),”Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2019
“Chapter 11 Restructuring Deal of the Year, Mid-Market Segments ($100MM-$250MM),” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2019
“Turnaround of the Year, Large Mid-Markets ($500MM-$1B),” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2019
“Turnaround of the Year,” Mega ($1B+) Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2019
“Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (Small Cap),” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2018
“Chapter 11 Restructuring of the Year – Middle Markets,” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2018
“Small Transaction of the Year,” TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter Awards, 2018
“Professional Services (B-To-B) Deal of the Year,” The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 2018
“Restructuring Community Impact Deal of the Year,” The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 2018
“Sec. 363 Sale of the Year (Over $100MM to $250MM),” The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 2018
“Sec. 363 Sale of the Year ($25MM to $100MM),” The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 2017
“Corporate Turnaround of the Year," Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2017
“Consumer Services Restructuring of the Year,” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2017
“Entertainment Services Restructuring of the Year,” Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2017

Regional

United States

“Best Law Firms,” South Florida Legal Guide, 2019
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Georgia, American Lawyer Media, 2018
Shortlisted, Best Law Firm, North America – Midwest, Northeast, US South, US West; Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 2016-2018
Top 5 Ranking, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. Region: Miami, Vault, 2015-2017
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Atlanta, Labor & Employment, Daily Report, 2015, 2017
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Atlanta, Products Liability & Mass Torts, Daily Report, 2013, 2015-2017
Top 5 Ranking, “Best Law Firms,” U.S. Region: Mountain States, Vault, 2017
“Top Workplace,” Houston, Houston Chronicle, 2009-2016
“Litigation Department of the Year,” New Jersey, Class Action, New Jersey Law Journal, 2016
“Albany Power 100 List,” Government Law & Policy, City and State, 2015-2016
“International Law Firm of the Year - Corporate & Finance,” Florida-Based, Chambers Latin America Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2009-2011, 2013, 2015-2016
No. 4, Corporate Philanthropy List, South Florida Business Journal, 2016
“Hall of Fame Award,” Intellectual Property, Florida, Daily Business Review, 2015
“Litigation Department of the Year,” Florida, Real Estate, Daily Business Review, 2015
“Albany's Top 40 Power Players,” Government Law & Policy, Observer, 2015
No. 3, Lobby Power Rankings, Texas, Capitol Inside, 2015
Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA, Chambers and Partners, 2015

Europe

No. 1, U.S. Firms in the UK, Top 50 Diversity Rankings, The Lawyer, 2019
“Band 1 - Poland,” Capital Markets Equity, Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, and Real Estate,Chambers Europe, 2019
“Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year Award for Poland,” IFLR, 2018-2019
Shortlisted, Global Firm of the Year in Europe, The Lawyer, 2019
47 attorneys recognized, The Legal 500 EMEA, 2018
21 practices recognized, The Legal 500 EMEA, 2018
“Law Firm of the Year - Fund Formation,” Europe, PERE Global Awards, 2018
“Law Firm of the Year for Poland,” Chambers Europe Awards, 2017
7 attorneys recognized, Best Lawyers in Germany, 2017
17 attorneys recognized, Chambers UK Guide, 2017
40 attorneys recognized, Chambers Europe Guide, 2017
55 attorneys recognized, Chambers Global Guide, 2017
12 practice areas recognized, Legal 500 UK Guide, 2017
30+ attorneys and 25+ practices recognized, Europe, Middle East & Africa, The Legal 500, 2016
14 attorneys recognized, Best Lawyers in Poland, 2016
6 attorneys recognized, Best Lawyers in UK, 2016
“Law Firm of the Year for Client Service,” Poland, Chambers Europe Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2016

Asia

2 attorneys recognized, Best Lawyers in Japan, 2016

Latin America

Winner, Pro Bono Program of the Year, Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards: Latin America, 2019
Winner, White Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year, The Latin American Lawyer Energy & Infrastructure Awards, 2019
13 attorneys, 9 practices recognized in Chambers and Partners 2020 Latin America Guide
Ranked, Mexico, FinTech Legal, Band 1, Chambers Fintech, 2020
7 practices recognized, Mexico, The Legal 500 Latin America, 2019
11 attorneys recognized, Best Lawyers in Mexico, 2020
Winner, Pro Bono Award, Latin Lawyer, 2018
Shortlisted, Best Law Firm, Latin America – Mexico, Euromoney Americas Women in Business Awards, 2016-2018
Shortlisted, Best International Firm Latin America Practice, Euromoney Americas Women in Business Awards, 2016-2017
“International Law Firm of the Year - Corporate & Finance,” Florida-Based, Chambers Latin America Awards, Chambers and Partners, 2009-2013, 2015-2016
Most Valuable Mentoring Programme for Women Lawyers, Chambers Women in Law Awards: Latin America, Chambers and Partners, 2015
3 practices recognized, Latin America: International Firms, The Legal 500, 2015

Middle East & Africa

47 attorneys recognized, The Legal 500 EMEA, 2018
21 practices recognized, The Legal 500 EMEA, 2018
Listed, “Foreign Desk Abroad,” Corporate/M&A, Israel, Chambers Global, 2017
Ranked, Prominent, International Trade, Dun's 100, 2016, 2017
Ranked, Prominent Leader, “International Commercial,” BDICode, 2016, 2017
Ranked, Leader, “Mergers & Acquisitions,” BDICode, 2016, 2017
30+ attorneys and 25+ practices recognized, Europe, Middle East & Africa, The Legal 500, 2016

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