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Robert Garrett named a "Leading Lawyer in Copyright and Trademark"

The Legal Times named Robert Garrett one of Washington's "Leading Lawyers in Copyright and Trademark" in its April 28, 2008 issue. Partner in the firm's intellectual property practice, Mr. Garrett represents major sports leagues, broadcast and cable television networks, and motion picture studios on matters involving the intersection of copyright and new technology. The article quotes Michael Mellis, general counsel of Major League Baseball Advanced Media: "Time and again, Bob Garrett is the go-to outside lawyer for the sports leagues and related organizations. There is no one else in the United States, or even the world, whom one would turn to before Bob on these types of [copyright] matters."


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Life Sciences Industry and Regulatory Super League 2008

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 3 in the Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Life Sciences Industry Super League table and the Regulatory Super League table for 2008. The firm has 22 recommended lawyers in the Industry Super League table and six recommended lawyers in the Regulatory Super League table. For both tables, the firm is recommended in England and Wales, EU, and the United States.


James Blackburn Named One of the Top "50 Leading IP Litigators in California" 2008

Los Angeles Daily Journal named James Blackburn to its "50 Leading IP Litigators in California" list in its April 9, 2008 issue. He was noted for representing Network Solution Inc. against Seven Words LLC, which claimed federal and state free speech violations in connection to the registration of Internet domain names.


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Competition Super League 2008

Arnold & Porter LLP was ranked No. 14 globally in the Practical Law Company's Which lawyer? Competition Super League 2008 table. The firm was recommended for competition in Belgium, EU, and the United States and has ten recommended lawyers.


Timothy Macdonald Named to Denver Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" 2008

Denver Business Journal named Timothy Macdonald it its "Forty Under 40" list of business leaders in its March 7, 2008 issue. The list was determined by business leadership, community involvement, and recognition of accomplishments. Mr. Macdonald was noted for spending "hundreds of hours every year with nonprofits and on pro bono cases, and even founded some of his own philanthropic projects." Winners will be honored at a public event on March 20.


Influence 50 Revenue Report 2007

Arnold & Porter LLP ranked in the top 20 on the Influence 50 Revenue Report, which ranks the top lobby shops and law firms in the Washington, DC area in 2007. The report was published in the March 17, 2008 edition of Legal Times


Washington DC Super Lawyers 2008

Washington, DC Super Lawyers 2008 named 26 Arnold & Porter lawyers in 12 practice areas. William Baer, Michael Goodwin, and Michael Sohn were named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in DC list; and Anne O'Brien was named to the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in DC list.


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008

Fifty Arnold & Porter lawyers were ranked by PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008 in 18 areas. The firm was ranked as "leading" in Competition/anti-trust (DC and USA), Life Sciences (USA and European Union), Corporate Real Estate (DC), and Corporate/M&A (DC); as "highly recommended" in Environment (DC), Corporate/M&A (USA), and Life Sciences (England); as "recommended" in Dispute Resolution (DC), Intellectual Property (DC and England), Telecoms & IT (USA and England), Competition/anti-trust (Belgium and European Union), and Environment (NY); and as "recognized" in Tax (DC).


Southern California Super Lawyers 2008

The following seven Arnold & Porter attorneys from the firm's Los Angeles office were named to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2008 list: Gregory Fant (closely held business, real estate, and banking), Laurence Hutt (business litigation), Ronald Johnston (intellectual property), John Quinn (general litigation), Ronald Redcay (antitrust litigation), Ellen Reisman (personal injury defense: products and general litigation), James Richman (real estate), and Suzanne Wilson (intellectual property, class action/mass torts, and business litigation).


2008 "50 Best Companies" by Conceive magazine

Arnold & Porter was named to Conceive magazine's "50 Best Companies" list in its Spring 2008 issue. The firm was one of only seven companies on the list to earn a "best" rating for both fertility and adoption benefits.


The American Lawyer's Litigation Department of the Year 2008

Arnold & Porter LLP received Honorable Mention recognition by The American Lawyer in its "Litigation Department of the Year" feature, published in January 2008. The firm was highlighted for its success in savings and loan litigation and diet drug litigation. Arnold & Porter was one of 18 law firms singled out in the "Honor Roll" section. The American Lawyer wrote, "With the depth, breadth, and talent to win high-stakes disputes, these 18 firms achieved notable litigation records in 2006 and 2007."


Jerome DeHerrera Receives Outstanding New Hispanic Lawyer Award

The Colorado Hispanic Bar Association awarded associate Jerome DeHerrera of the firm's Denver office with the Outstanding New Hispanic Lawyer Award for 2007. Mr. DeHerrera achieved this goal by demonstrating a strong commitment to the Hispanic community and the principles of the legal profession, including his work on Lobato and helping disenfranchised students through Padres Unidos. The award will be presented to Mr. DeHerrera at the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association's Annual Banquet on January 26, 2008.


Global Arbitration Review's "GAR 30" 2007

Arnold & Porter LLP was ranked in the Global Arbitration Review's "GAR 30," which profiles the top 30 international arbitration law firms in the world. Rankings are based on reputation, number of cases worked on, and experience. The firm ranked fourth worldwide in number of treaty-based arbitrations.


The Best Lawyers in America 2008

Fifty-three Arnold & Porter lawyers from five US offices were named to The Best Lawyers in America 2008 in 22 practice areas. Arnold & Porter has more lawyers listed in FDA Law than any other firm in the US and Washington, DC with four ranked lawyers; and has more listed lawyers in Antitrust Law than any other firm in Washington, DC with six ranked lawyers. The Best Lawyers in America is a referral guide to the US legal profession that is based on more than 2 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers on a nationwide basis.


Chambers UK 2008

Nine Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as "Leaders in their Field" in seven practice areas by Chambers UK 2008. The firm was ranked in the No. 1 band for life sciences and product liability; and was also ranked for intellectual property and media & entertainment (publishing). Ian Dodds-Smith and Alison Brown were ranked in life sciences and product liability; Tim Frazer was ranked in competition/European law; Jeremy Willcocks was ranked in corporate finance; Clive Thorne and Ian Kirby were ranked in intellectual property and media & entertainment (publishing); and Adela Williams, Dr. Elizabeth Driver, and Dr. Jacqueline Bore were ranked in product liability.


Who's Who Legal 2008

The International Who's Who of Environment Lawyers 2008 listed firm Chair Thomas Milch and New York partner Michael Gerrard as two of the "Most Highly Regarded Individuals - Global." Arnold & Porter was the only firm to have two individuals included in the list of nine international lawyers. Washington, DC partners Joel Gross and Blake Biles are also ranked by Who's Who Legal for Environment.


Chambers Global 2008

Fourteen Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as "Leaders in their Field" in seven practice areas by Chambers Global 2008. The firm was ranked in the No. 1 band for life sciences globally and in the No. 1 band for competition/antitrust in the United States. The firm was also ranked globally for competition/antitrust; in Belgium for competition/antitrust; in Latin America for corporate & finance; in the United Kingdom for intellectual property; and in the United States for intellectual property, international trade, IT & IT outsourcing, and telecom, broadcast & satellite. Ian Dodds-Smith was ranked in life sciences (Global); Marleen Van Kerckhove and Luc Gyselen were ranked in competition/antitrust (Belgium); William Baer and Michael Sohn were ranked in competition/antitrust (United States); Tim Frazer was ranked in competition/European law (United Kingdom); Clive Thorne and Ian Kirby were ranked in intellectual property (United Kingdom); Ronald Johnston was ranked in intellectual property (United States); John Barker, Lawrence Schneider, and Michael Shor were ranked in international trade (United States); Matthew Maccoby was ranked in IT & IT outsourcing (United States); and Norman Sinel was ranked in telecom, broadcast & satellite (United States).


Global Competition Review's "GCR 100" 2007

"The GCR 20," a guide to the world's top twenty leading competition law practices, ranked Arnold & Porter No. 7 based on a combination of factors including the firm's number of Who's Who Legal nominees, the firm's standing among rivals and corporate counsel, and the size and stability of the practice area's partnership. The firm also ranked highly in the "Number of Who's Who Nominees" (8) and top firms chosen by corporate counsel.


Yale Law Women Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms 2007

Arnold & Porter LLP was named one of the Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms by Yale Law Women. This ranking was determined by the following factors: access to and use of maternity/paternity leave policies; emergency and on-site child care; part-and flex-time work schedules; health and other benefits for same- and opposite-sex domestic partners; ratios of women partners and associates; and billable hours requirements.


Jean Kalicki Named One of the Top 30 "Women of Arbitration"

Global Arbitration Review named Jean Kalicki one of the top 30 "Women of Arbitration" in its September 2007 issue.  The all-female top 30 list was determined by research conducted for the International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration 2008 and a survey of the ArbitralWomen members.  Ms. Kalicki is a Counsel with 18 years' post-qualification experience, has sat as an arbitrator seven times, and regularly serves as counsel to sovereign states and private entities in international arbitration.


New York Super Lawyers 2007

New York Super Lawyers 2007 named 12 Arnold & Porter lawyers in nine practice areas. Michael Gerrard was also named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in New York list.


Lawdragon 500 "Leading Lawyers in America" 2007

Arnold & Porter partners Robert Weiner and Peter Zimroth were named to Lawdragon 500's annual "Leading Lawyers in America" list, published in its Fall 2007 issue. An additional 11 Arnold & Porter lawyers were named Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers Finalists, a list that is published on Lawdragon.com.


Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2008

Arnold & Porter was ranked nationally number one in antitrust for the fifth consecutive year, in addition to receiving prestigious rankings in overall diversity and diversity with respect to GLBT. The firm also ranked in the top five for "Best in Region" for Washington, DC.


American Lawyer's A-List 2007

American Lawyer's "A-List" 2007 named Arnold & Porter LLP one of the top 20 law firms in the magazine's fifth annual ranking of the nation's elite. The A-List is created through a composite ranking of four indicators based on data collected from The American Lawyer surveys: revenue per lawyer, associate satisfaction, workplace diversity and pro bono. The firm has made the list on three prior occasions.


Chambers USA 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked as a leading firm in 26 practice areas by Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2007. Chambers also ranked 57 attorneys as "Leading Individuals." More than seventy percent of the firm's practice groups are now ranked by Chambers. The firm's antitrust group ranked in the No. 1 band in Washington, DC for the sixth consecutive year. The bankruptcy, financial services, healthcare, products liability, life sciences, and real estate practice groups also ranked in the No. 1 band.


William Baer named the "Lawyer of the Year" in Competition

William Baer was named the "Lawyer of the Year" in Competition by the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers for the second consecutive year. In the US, Arnold & Porter also was named the top law firm in Washington, DC. This guide is a compendium of the practice areas covered by Who's Who Legal's separate single volume publications.


Deborah Feinstein named one of the "50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America"

The National Law Journal named Deborah Feinstein one of the "50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America" in its May 28, 2007 issue. The National Law Journal sought out "female attorneys who have had a national impact in their fields and beyond during the last five years" and "women with the demonstrated power to change the legal landscape, shape public affairs, launch industries and do big things." Ms. Feinstein, a partner, is an antitrust lawyer who focuses on mergers and acquisitions before the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department. The National Law Journal noted her expertise in the retail, food, consumer products, health care, chemicals and automotive parts industries and her work representing Boston Scientific Corp., Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corp., Philip Morris, Kraft, and The Kroger Co.


Scott Schreiber named a "Leading Lawyer in Business Litigation"

The Legal Times named Scott Schreiber one of Washington's "Leading Lawyers in Business Litigation" in its April 30, 2007 issue. Partner and co-chair of the firm's securities enforcement and litigation practice, Mr. Schreiber has clients in both private suits and public enforcement proceedings. The article notes his work on nearly 20 different securities class actions filed in 2004 against Arthur Andersen relating to its work for Qwest Communications. The piece goes on to quote Melissa Widen, associate general counsel for Andersen: "He gets so deeply involved in a case that he becomes invaluable. Internal counsel can change and people can come and go, but he's been a mainstay." Mr. Schreiber has been with Arnold & Porter for 33 years and is noted for "represent[ing] a litany of major corporations in securities and accounting fraud litigation."


Legal 500 United States, Volume 3: Litigation 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked as “recommended” by The Legal 500 United States, Volume 3: Litigation 2007 in the following areas: antitrust; environment; international arbitration; product liability and mass tort defense: pharmaceutical and medical devices; regulated industries: telecoms; SEC investigation and enforcement; copyright litigation: regional; and trademarks: litigation and dispute resolution.


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2007

Arnold & Porter was named a "Global 50" law firm by the Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2007. The firm was ranked for its expertise and depth in competition/antitrust, environment, intellectual property, and life sciences. Read more…


Chambers Global 2007

Twelve Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as "Leaders in their Field" by Chambers Global 2007. Marleen Van Kerckhove and Luc Gyselen were ranked in competition/antitrust (Belgium); William Baer and Michael Sohn were ranked in competition/antitrust (United States); John Barker, Lawrence Schneider and Michael Shor were ranked in WTO: international trade (United States); Whitney Debevoise was ranked in corporate & finance (Latin America); Clive Thorne was ranked in intellectual property (United Kingdom); Ronald Johnston was ranked in intellectual property (United States); Matthew Maccoby was ranked in outsourcing (United States); and Norman Sinel was ranked in telecom, broadcast & satellite: regulatory (United States).


Chambers UK 2007

Seven Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as "Leaders in their Field" by Chambers UK 2007. Dr. Jacqueline Bore, Alison Brown, Dr. Elizabeth Driver, Ian Dodds-Smith, and Dr. Adela Williams were ranked in product liability; Mr. Dodds-Smith was also ranked in administrative & public law and life sciences; Ms. Brown was also ranked in life sciences; and Ian Kirby and Clive Thorne were ranked in intellectual property and media & entertainment: publishing.


Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Law Firms 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked as one of the top five law firms in Washington, DC by Corporate Board Member's list of America's Best Corporate Law Firms 2007.


Chambers Europe 2007

Four Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as "Leaders in their Field" in Chambers Europe 2007. Marleen Van Kerckhove and Luc Gyselen were ranked in competition/antitrust (Belgium); and Clive Thorne and Ian Kirby were ranked in intellectual property: soft IP specialists (United Kingdom). The following practice areas were also ranked: competition/antitrust (Europe-wide and Belgium); regulatory & public affairs (Europe-wide); and intellectual property: general (United Kingdom).


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Competition Super League 2007

Arnold & Porter LLP was ranked No. 12 globally in the Practical Law Company's Which lawyer? Competition Super League 2007 table. The firm was recommended for competition in Belgium, EU, and the United States and has ten recommended lawyers.


Washington, DC Super Lawyers 2007

Washington, DC Super Lawyers 2007 named 34 Arnold & Porter lawyers in 15 practice areas. William Baer, Irvin Nathan, and Michael Sohn were also named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in DC list; and Deborah Feinstein and Anne O'Brien were named to the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in DC list.


The Legal 500 United States, Volume 1: Corporate & Finance 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked as "recommended" by The Legal 500 United States, Volume 1: Corporate & Finance 2007 in the following areas: asset finance and leasing, capital markets, corporate governance and SEC, corporate restructuring, investment funds, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity.


Chambers & Partners Global

Chambers & Partners Global 2007 ranked twelve Arnold & Porter attorneys as "Leaders in their Field" in the areas of competition/antitrust, WTO/international trade, corporate & finance, intellectual property, outsourcing, telecom, and broadcast & satellite. Marleen Van Kerckhove and Luc Gyselen, ranked in competition/antitrust (Belgium), were described as "eliciting admiration on all sides with their approachability and common sense." William Baer and Michael Sohn, ranked in competition/antitrust (United States), were described as leading "a wonderfully talented group of people whose skills and personalities set them apart from everyone else." John Barker, Lawrence Schneider, and Michael Shor, ranked in WTO: international trade (United States), were noted for being the firm clients turn to "when faced with high-level policy issues." Whitney Debevoise, ranked in corporate & finance (Latin America), is praised as the "leading figure in Latin American sovereign work." Clive Thorne, ranked in intellectual property, is noted for "specializing in all areas of litigation and arbitration." Ronald Johnston, also ranked in intellectual property, is described as "having a long track record of success as a creative and effective litigator." Matthew Maccoby, ranked in outsourcing (United States), is valued by clients for the "personable, knowledgeable and calm way he presents things and his ability to see the business issues." Norman Sinel, ranked in telecom, broadcast & satellite: regulatory (United States), is noted by his peers for having "carved out a niche for himself in cable franchising work."


Chambers & Partners UK

Chambers & Partners UK 2007 ranked seven Arnold & Porter attorneys as "Leaders in their Field" in the areas of administrative & public law, intellectual property, media & entertainment, life sciences, and product liability. Dr. Jacqueline Bore, Alison Brown, Dr. Elizabeth Driver, Ian Dodds-Smith, and Dr. Adela Williams were ranked in product liability and described as a "premier pharmaceutical and medical devices outfit." Mr. Dodds-Smith was also ranked in administrative & public law and life sciences and depicted as "a leading light in the pharmaceuticals regulatory field." Ms. Brown, also ranked in life sciences, is described as a "talented and bright" product liability expert. Ian Kirby, ranked in intellectual property and media & entertainment: publishing, is praised as the "star of IP" and "a sharp lawyer who is definitely making a name for himself" for his successful role in the Da Vinci Code case. Clive Thorne, ranked in intellectual property and media & entertainment: publishing, is considered by his peers as "hard working and experienced."


Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 1 nationally in antitrust for the fourth consecutive year by the Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2007. The firm also received prestigious rankings in quality of life and diversity with respect to minorities and GLBT; and was ranked in the top five for "Best in Region" for Washington, DC.


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Life Sciences Industry and Regulatory Super League 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 4 and No. 3, respectively, in the Practical Law Company's Which lawyer? Life Sciences Industry 2007 table and the Regulatory Super League 2007 table. The firm has 22 recommended lawyers in the Industry Super League table and five recommended lawyers in the Regulatory Super League table. For both tables, the firm is recommended in England and Wales, EU, and the United States.


Lawdragon 500 "Leading Lawyers in America" 2006

The following Arnold & Porter partners were named to Lawdragon 500’s annual “Leading Lawyers in America” list, published in its Fall 2006 issue: William Baer, Deborah Feinstein, Brian Leitch, Arthur Levine, Richard Rosen, Michael Shor, William Vodra, and Peter Zimroth. An additional 18 Arnold & Porter lawyers were named to the Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America list, which is published on Lawdragon.com.


John "Jack" Quinn named to the "Top 100" Most Influential Lawyers in California List

The Los Angeles Daily Journal named John "Jack" Quinn one of the "Top 100" most influential lawyers in California in their September 21, 2006 issue.  


Lawdragon 500 "New Stars, New Worlds" 2006

The following Arnold & Porter lawyers were named to Lawdragon 500's "New Stars, New Worlds" list, published in its Summer 2006 issue: Anand Agneshwar from the New York office, Justin Antonipillai and David Orta from the Washington, DC, office, Susan Hendrickson from the Northern Virginia office, and Timothy Macdonald from the Denver office.


The Best Lawyers in America 2007

The following four partners from the firm's New York office were named to "The Best Lawyers in America" 2007 list: Michael Gerrard (environmental law), Christine Rogers (nonprofit/charities law), James Swire (intellectual property law), and Peter Zimroth (commercial litigation). This list was published in New York magazine in its July 3-10, 2006 issue. "The Best Lawyers in America" is a referral guide to the US legal profession that is based on more than 1.5 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers on a nationwide basis.


Lawdragon 500 "Leading Litigators in America" 2006

William Baer and Robert Weiner were named to the Lawdragon 500's "Leading Litigators in America" list, published in its Spring 2006 issue.


Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2006

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 1 nationally in antitrust for the third consecutive year by Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2006. The firm also received prestigious rankings in pro bono and diversity with respect to minorities and ranked in the top ten for "Best in Region" for Washington, DC and Southern California.


Practical Law Company's "Global Environment Super League"

Practical Law Company's "Global Environment Super League" 2006 named Arnold & Porter one of the top ten firms in the world.


The National Law Journal's "Defense Hot List" 2006

Arnold & Porter was one of 14 firms named to The National Law Journal's "Defense Hot List" 2006. The NLJ selected firms for their "exemplary, cutting-edge work on the defense side."


Competition Law360 2006

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 1 in antitrust litigation by Competition Law360 in 2006.


New York Super Lawyers 2006

The following ten Arnold & Porter attorneys were named New York Super Lawyers 2006: Stewart Aaron (business litigation), Richard Andersen (tax), Michael Gerrard (environmental litigation), Robert Holton (securities and corporate finance), Mark Stumpf (international), Richard Swanson (securities and corporate finance), James Swire (intellectual property), Kent Yalowitz (general litigation), Peter Zimroth (general litigation), and Ramon Marks (international).


Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2006 ranked Arnold & Porter LLP a leading firm in 17 practice areas, in addition to 41 attorneys as "Leading Individuals."  Seventy percent of the firm's practice groups are now ranked by Chambers.  The firm's antitrust group ranked number one in Washington, DC, and the bankruptcy, financial services, healthcare, products liability, and real estate practice groups ranked in the number one band. 


International Who's Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers 2006

Five Arnold & Porter partners were ranked on the International Who's Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers 2006 list: Peter Zimroth, Robert Weiner, Peter Bleakley, Peter Grossi, and Ian Dodds-Smith. This guide is a compendium of leading lawyers in business published by Law Business Research.


Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Law Firms 2006

Arnold & Porter was ranked as one of the top five law firms in Washington, DC by Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Law Firms 2006.


James Joseph named a "Top Washington Lawyer" for Tax, Trusts and Estates

The Washington Business Journal's 2006 "Top Washington Lawyers" named James Joseph a finalist for tax, trusts and estates.


Influence 50 Revenue Report 2006

Arnold & Porter was named to the Influence 50 revenue report, which ranks the top lobby shops and law firms in the Washington, DC, area in 2006. The report was published in the March 12, 2007 edition of  Legal Times


The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked as a recommended foreign firm for India in The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007. The Legal 500 wrote, "The firm, and especially the affable London-based partner Murali Neelakantan, has an excellent working relationship with Tata Consultancy Services, advising it on a number of its major outsourcing and software development projects, including those for the UK's NHS and Southern Water recently." The Legal 500 also noted that the firm was commended by clients for its 'extremely professional and friendly service.'


THE UK Legal 500 2006

Arnold & Porter’s London office was ranked as “recommended” by The UK Legal 500 2006 in the following practice areas: administrative and public policy, EU and competition, intellectual property, M&A: smaller deals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, products liability defendant, publishing, rail, telecommunications, and venture capital. The firm was also ranked in the "Dual US/UK law capability: 25-50 fee-earners" category. Individuals highlighted in The UK Legal 500 include Alison Brown, Ian Dodds-Smith, Elizabeth Driver, Ian Kirby, Clive Thorne, and Jeremy Willcocks.


The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2006

Arnold & Porter's Belgium office was ranked as "recommended" by The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2006 in competition and EU regulatory. The Legal 500 wrote, "The 'very smart' Marleen Van Kerckhove spearheads Arnold & Porter LLP's competition team, which has recently added to its ranks in the shape of Luc Gyselen, formerly of the Commission. Tim Frazer, who divides his time between Brussels and London, is commended by one client for 'combining a deep intellect with a consummately practical approach - an absolutely fantastic lawyer'."


Legal 500 UK

Legal 500 UK 2006, Recommended in intellectual property, and publishing


Chambers USA 2006

Arnold & Porter was ranked as a leading firm in 17 practice areas by Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2006. Chambers also ranked 41 attorneys as "Leading Individuals." Seventy percent of the firm's practice groups are now ranked by Chambers. The firm's antitrust group ranked No. 1 in Washington, DC. The bankruptcy, financial services, healthcare, products liability, and real estate practice groups ranked in the No. 1 band.


Practical Law Company's Global Environment Super League 2006

Practical Law Company's "Global Environment Super League" 2006 named Arnold & Porter one of the top ten firms in the world.


International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2006

William Baer was named the leading Competition lawyer in the world by the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2006. This guide is a compendium of the practice areas covered by Who's Who Legal's separate single volume publications.


Chambers UK 2006

Four Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as "Leaders in their Field" by Chambers UK 2006 in the areas of administrative & public law, intellectual property, media & entertainment, life sciences, and product liability.


Los Angeles Daily Journal

Los Angeles Daily Journal named Suzanne Wilson, a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office, one of the "Top 30 IP Lawyers" in California in their May 2, 2005 issue.


Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2005

Arnold & Porter was ranked as a leading firm in 14 practice areas by Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2005.


Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2005

Arnold & Porter was named a "Global 50" law firm by the Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2005. The firm was ranked for its expertise and depth in competition/antitrust, corporate real estate, dispute resolution, intellectual property, life sciences, and product liability.


American Lawyer's A-List 2005

Arnold & Porter was ranked third among the top 20 law firms in the nation for outstanding performance on core professional values by the American Lawyer’s A-List 2005.


Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2005

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 1 nationally in antitrust for the second consecutive year by Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2005. The firm also received prestigious rankings in pro bono and diversity of minorities and ranked in the top ten for "Best in Region" for Southern California, a new ranking for the firm.


Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2005

Arnold & Porter was named one of the top five law firms in Washington, DC by Corporate Board Member's list of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2005.


Chambers UK 2005

Six Arnold & Porter attorneys were ranked as “Leaders in their Field” by Chambers UK 2005 in the areas of administrative & public law, intellectual property, life sciences, and product liability.


Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2005

Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers 2004-2005 ranked Arnold & Porter's competition/antitrust practice group number one in Washington, DC, for the fourth consecutive year. The telecommunications and commercial litigation practice groups were ranked among the leading firms in Washington, DC. In Belgium (Brussels), the firm's antitrust group was also ranked among the leading firms.


Practical Law Company's Competition Super League 2005

Arnold & Porter was ranked among the top ten firms in the world by Practical Law Company's Competition Super League 2005 table. The firm was recommended for its US, EU, and Brussels competition advice. The publication noted "Arnold & Porter has significantly broadened the scope of its antitrust practice since its entry into the Brussels market less than two years ago."


Chambers USA 2005

Arnold & Porter was ranked as a leading firm in 14 practice areas by Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2005 .


Chambers Global 2004-2005

Arnold & Porter's competition/antitrust practice group was ranked No. 1 in Washington, DC for the fourth consecutive year by Chambers Global 2004-2005. The telecommunications and commercial litigation practice groups were ranked among the leading firms in Washington, DC. In Belgium, the firm's antitrust group was also ranked among the leading firms.


Practical Law Company's Corporate Real Estate Handbook 2004-2005

Arnold & Porter was recognized as a leading firm in Washington, DC by Practical Law Company's Corporate Real Estate Handbook 2004-2005. The firm was highly recommended nationwide for criteria based on how companies manage corporate real estate matters.


Chambers USA 2004

Arnold & Porter was ranked as a leading firm in 13 practice areas by Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2004.


Practical Law Company's Competition Super League 2004

Arnold & Porter was ranked among the top ten firms in the world by Practical Law Company's Competition Super League 2004 table. The firm was recommended for its US, EU, and Brussels competition advice.


Chambers USA 2003-2004

Arnold & Porter was named one of the “firms with the most big-hitters nationwide” in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers 2003-2004.


American Lawyer's Midlevel Associates Survey 2004

In the 2004 American Lawyer's Midlevel Associates Survey, Arnold & Porter ranked No. 1 in the category of "AmLaw 100 and Global 100 Firms." Scoring a close to perfect mark, 4.97, the firm is noted for its strong commitment to pro bono work.


American Lawyer's A-List 2004

Arnold & Porter was ranked among the top 20 law firms in the nation for outstanding performance on core professional values by the American Lawyer’s A-List 2004.


Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2003-2004 named Arnold & Porter as one of the "firms with the most big-hitters nationwide."


Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2004

Arnold & Porter was named one of the top three law firms in Washington, DC by Corporate Board Member’s list of America’s Best Corporate Lawyers 2004. In a separate survey of corporate general counsels, Arnold & Porter was named one of the top 20 law firms in the country.


Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2004 ranked Arnold & Porter a leading firm in 13 practice areas.


Southern California Super Lawyers 2004

The following Arnold & Porter attorneys were named Southern California Super Lawyers 2004: Ronald Blanc, Gregory Fant, Daniel Grigsby, Ronald Johnston, John Quinn, Ronald Redcay, Ellen Reisman, and Richard Smith.


Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2004

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 1 nationally in antitrust in the Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms 2004. The firm was also ranked one of the top three for pro bono and diversity of racial minorities.


Chambers UK 2003-2004

Arnold & Porter's London office was ranked No. 1 for life sciences in Chambers UK 2003-2004.


Bank Director's Survey

Bank Director's Survey 2003 of the most active banking advisers in the country named Arnold & Porter one of the top four national law firms for large banks and among the top firms in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.


American Lawyer's A-List 2003

Arnold & Porter was ranked fourth among the top 20 law firms in the nation for outstanding performance on core professional values by the American Lawyer’s A-List 2003.


Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2003

Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers 2003 ranked Arnold & Porter's competition/antitrust practice group number one in Washington, DC, for the third consecutive year. The firm's telecommunications group was ranked in the top four tiers in Washington, DC.


Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2003

Arnold & Porter was named one of the top 20 law firms in the country and ranked second among the top five law firms in Washington, DC by Corporate Board Member 's list of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2003.


Chambers USA Antitrust Law Firm of the Year Award

Chambers USA Antitrust Law Firm of the Year Award 2003.


Practical Law Company's Global Counsel

Practical Law Company's Global Counsel's May 2003 issue ranked Arnold & Porter number one in their "Life Sciences - Industry Super League," in both the UK and the United States.


Practical Law Company's Global Counsel's Life Sciences Industry Report 2003

Arnold & Porter was named a leading firm in many life sciences categories in both England and the United States in Practical Law Company's Global Counsel's Life Sciences Industry Report 2003.


Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2003

Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers 2002-2003 ranked Arnold & Porter as the leading competition/antitrust practice for Washington, DC, for the second consecutive year.


2003 Chambers USA Award for Antitrust Law Firm of the Year

2003 Chambers USA Award for Antitrust Law Firm of the Year


2003 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine

2003 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine.


Practical Law Company's Life Sciences Industry Super League 2003

Arnold & Porter was ranked No. 1 in Practical Law Company's Life Sciences - Industry Super League table 2003 in both the UK and the United States.


Chambers Global 2003

Arnold & Porter's competition/antitrust practice group was ranked No. 1 in Washington, DC for the third consecutive year by Chambers Global 2003. The firm's telecommunications group was ranked in the top four tiers in Washington, DC.


Chambers USA 2003

Arnold & Porter received the 2003 Chambers USA Antitrust Law Firm of the Year Award.


NLJ's Client List of Who Defends Corporate America 2002

Arnold & Porter ranked among the top 20 law firms that represent major corporations in litigation in The National Law Journal's Client List of Who Defends Corporate America 2002.


2002 "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" Award by Working Mother magazine

2002 "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" Award by Working Mother magazine.


Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2002

Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers 2001-2002 ranked Arnold & Porter as the top competition/antitrust practice in Washington, DC. 


Bank Director's Survey

Bank Director's Survey 2002 of the most active banking advisers in the country named Arnold & Porter one of the top ten "standout law firms."


The UK Legal 500 2002

Arnold & Porter ranked among The UK Legal 500’s top tiers in London in intellectual property and information technology; product liability; pharmaceuticals and biotechnology; telecommunications; intellectual property, patent litigation; and corporate law.


Corporate Board Member's List of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2002

Arnold & Porter was named one of the top 20 law firms in the country and one of the top three law firms in Washington, DC in Corporate Board Member's list of America's Best Corporate Lawyers 2002.


Legal 500 United States, Volume 2: Intellectual Property, Media, Technology, and Telecoms 2007

Arnold & Porter was ranked as "recommended" by The Legal 500 United States, Volume 2: Intellectual Property, Media, Technology, and Telecoms 2007 in the following areas: trademarks: litigation and dispute resolution; IP: copyright; media and entertainment: sports; and telecoms: litigation and appellate issues.


Southern California Super Lawyers 2006

The following eleven Arnold & Porter attorneys from the firm’s Los Angeles office were named to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2006 list: Ronald Redcay (antitrust litigation), David Eisen (business litigation), Lawrence Hutt (business litigation), John Carlton (civil litigation defense), Mark Spooner (class action/mass torts), James Ham (energy/oil & gas), John Quinn (general litigation), Ellen Reisman (general litigation), Ronald Johnston (intellectual property), and Suzanne Wilson (intellectual property), and Ronald Blanc (tax).


Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business (recommended for international arbitration)


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