Our firm, its practices, departments and lawyers receive frequent recognition, ranking us among the world’s best in industry surveys and major publications. We are proud of these honors and believe that they demonstrate the breadth, depth and excellence of Gibson Dunn. We invite you to browse recent news involving our firm.
Washington, D.C. partner Theodore Olson was named Lawyer of the Year at the American Gambling Awards. This award recognizes the “top legal professional whose work and advocacy has enabled companies and organizations to thrive in the online gambling market.” The awards were announced on June 18, 2019.
June 18, 2019
Four Gibson Dunn partners were recognized by Who’s Who Legal in their respective fields. In Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders – Tax 2019, two partners were recognized: London partner Sandy Bhogal and New York partner Eric Sloan.
June 18, 2019
Washington, D.C. partner Jason Schwartz has been elected as a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. This election recognizes those of “sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication and excellence.” The College was established in 1995 through an initiative of the Council of The Section of Labor and Employment Law of the American Bar associate.
June 13, 2019
The Am Law Litigation Daily named Washington, D.C. partner Matthew McGill as its Litigator of the Week for successfully challenging the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent Wire Act opinion that prohibited all forms of betting over the Internet.
June 7, 2019
Nineteen Gibson Dunn attorneys were recognized by Who’s Who Legal Competition 2019. Brussels partners Peter Alexiadis, Jens-Olrik Murach and David Wood and associates Attila Borsos and Elsa Sependa; Dallas partners M.
June 7, 2019
Palo Alto partner Carrie LeRoy was recognized as Best in Technology at the eighth annual Euromoney Legal Media Group Women in Business Law Awards. The awards recognize “the individuals, teams and firms setting a new standard in progressive work practices and leading the way in their field.” The awards were held on June 6, 2019.
June 6, 2019
The National Law Journal named Palo Alto partner Carrie LeRoy and San Francisco partner Kristin Linsley to its 2019 Technology Trailblazers list. LeRoy was recognized for leading the firm’s new Artificial Intelligence practice group.
June 5, 2019
Los Angeles associate Michael Galas was recognized as a Rising Star by the National Immigrant Justice Center. NIJC’s Rising Star Award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to ensuring access to justice for immigrants through their pro bono work with NIJC.
June 4, 2019
The New York State Bar Association has appointed New York partner Alexander Southwell to its Task Force of Autonomous Vehicles and the Law. This “groundbreaking initiative” will “study and understand the seismic impact that autonomous vehicles will have on our legal system and society, and make recommendations on how New York State and its legal institutions can prepare for this revolutionary technological change.” The task force members were announced on June 3, 2019.
June 3, 2019
In its 2019 D.C. Litigation Department of the Year contest, the National Law Journal named Gibson Dunn as one of three winners in the General Litigation category and as the winner in the Labor & Employment category.
May 31, 2019
The Asset has named PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk.’s (MedcoEnergi) US$500 million six-year secured revolving reserve-based lending (RBL) facility as the “Oil and Gas Deal of the Year – Indonesia” at its Asset Triple A Asia Infrastructure Awards 2019.
May 30, 2019
In May 2019, Gibson Dunn received the Pro Bono Leadership Award from the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) for its work on behalf of Migrant Justice, a Vermont-based grassroots organization that advocates for migrant farmworkers.
May 28, 2019
Latinvex named São Paulo partner Lisa Alfaro to its 2019 Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers list in the Energy and FCPA & Fraud categories. The list recognizes “the top 100 female lawyers specializing in Latin America among international law firms.” Lisa was recognized for her recent work including representing Petrobras and Prumo Logistica S.A.
May 22, 2019
The American Friends of the Hebrew University honored New York partner Mark Kirsch with its George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award, recognizing “leading individuals who have influenced the course of higher learning in the United States and Israel.” The award was presented on May 21, 2019.
May 21, 2019
The 2019 edition of Managing IP Handbook recognized Gibson Dunn among the top International Trade Commission (ITC) Litigation and Patent Contentious firms in the United States, and additionally recognized the firm’s California and New York practices for their Patent Contentious work.
May 21, 2019
Century City partner Ari Lanin and Los Angeles partner Debra Wong Yang were recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list of the most influential people in Los Angeles, featuring "established leaders and rising stars" who have "identified opportunities and taken initiative on projects and products that reimagine the places we live, the ways we commute, the things we buy and the experiences we share." The guide was published in May 2019.
May 20, 2019
Who’s Who Legal named Gibson Dunn as its Investigations Firm of the Year and Washington, D.C. partner F. Joseph Warin as Investigations Lawyer of the Year at its 6th annual Who’s Who Legal Awards.
May 16, 2019
German publication azur Karrieremagazin named Munich associate Katharina Saulich as one of 20 role models among Germany’s women lawyers. Her profile [PDF] was published in May 2019.
May 15, 2019
New York partners Mylan Denerstein and Randy Mastro were named to City & State New York’s 2019 Law Power 50 List, recognizing the “50 most powerful people in New York politics working in law.” This inaugural list “highlights the breadth and versatility of the legal profession.” The list was published on May 13, 2019.
May 13, 2019
The Daily Journal named Los Angeles partners Theane Evangelis [PDF] and Debra Wong Yang [PDF] to its 2019 list of Top Women Lawyers. The profiles were published in the May 8, 2019 issue.
May 8, 2019