How Latham & Watkins Built the Law Firm Corporate Practice of the Year
Years in the making, the firm has become prolific in its work on the most important transactions for companies of all types and sizes.
Years in the making, the firm has become prolific in its work on the most important transactions for companies of all types and sizes.
These six firms aided clients in staggering growth over the past two years.
These firms put on an impressive showing in the deal space, earning honorable mentions alongside our winner and finalists.
With more than 40 deals worth over $200 billion since 2020, Simpson's Atif Azher had a standout cycle amid one of the busiest deal periods in history.
As COVID-19 ripped through the world, Ropes & Gray’s life sciences and health care industry group had a major role to play.
Though Cooley conducted layoffs last month as the tech industry cooled, it was that bench strength and long-time ties to the sector that earned it the Corporate Practice of the Year-Tech/Telecom honors for the specialty category as part of The American Lawyer Industry Awards.
McDermott Will & Emery found a sweet spot advising clients in deals under $1 billion.
Vinson & Elkins handled a total of 573 deals between July 1, 2020, through this May valued at $332 billion, including the largest energy transaction of 2021.
Our New Partners Survey with Law.com Compass shows that while the recently promoted are happy for the title, they don't feel prepared—particularly in a downturn.
Longtime firm leader Bob Bodian said this year has presented unique challenges on top of the “normal” issues that firm leadership routinely faces.
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Law Firm of the Year went to Ropes & Gray while Latham & Watkins won Law Firm Corporate Practice of the Year. Other honors included lifetime achievers, young lawyers of the year and a suite of industry awards aimed at honoring the evolution of the profession.
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The remarkable careers of these honorees have shaped the legal profession and improved our society.
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The winner will be announced Nov. 10 at The American Lawyer Industry Awards in New York City.
Brown's work and win for the Johnson & Johnson baby powder case and quick pivot to a bankruptcy matter are just some of the reasons she won Litigator of the Year.
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