The test of true leadership is in how one responds to adversity. The eight litigators being honored as here have undoubtedly proved their mettle as leaders in the law, coming out on top in groundbreaking cases over the course of two years of political and societal turmoil. Each of these lawyers has delivered results in high-profile, complex and precedent-setting matters. They have repeatedly gone up against top-notch opposition and delivered. They have each been established as a force in the industry and a litigator of the highest order. These are The American Lawyer's 2019 Litigators of the Year.