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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.

The Hollywood Reporter Names Scott Edelman, Ben Ross and Orin Snyder to its 2019 Power Lawyers List

The Hollywood Reporter named Century City partner Scott Edelman, Los Angeles partner Ben Ross and New York partner Orin Snyder to its 2019 Power Lawyers list, which features 100 of the most influential entertainment attorneys in the industry.

March 27, 2019

Daniel Kolkey Named as a California Lawyer Attorney of the Year

The Daily Journal honored San Francisco partner Daniel Kolkey as a 2019 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year [PDF]. He was recognized for his leadership as chairman of a California Supreme Court-appointed committee tasked with determining whether California law should be changed to permit foreign attorneys to represent their clients in international commercial arbitrations held in California.

March 27, 2019

Nine Partners Named 2019 BTI Client Service All Stars

BTI Consulting named Los Angeles partners Theodore J. Boutrous Jr., Samuel Liversidge and Marcellus McRae, Dallas partner Jeffrey Chapman, New York partner Dennis Friedman, Washington, D.C. partners Elizabeth Ising and Brian Lane and Andrew S.

March 27, 2019

Global Competition Review Recognizes Gibson Dunn for Merger Control Matter of the Year

Global Competition Review has named the AT&T/Time Warner matter as the “Merger Control Matter of the Year – Americas” at its annual GCR Awards. Gibson Dunn was counsel to AT&T.

March 26, 2019

Gibson Dunn Advises on “Restructuring Deal of the Year”

The Brookstone Holdings asset sale, for which Gibson Dunn served as legal counsel, was recognized as the “Restructuring Deal of the Year” at the inaugural The Deal Awards Middle Market.

March 26, 2019

Twelve Gibson Dunn partners recognized by Who’s Who Legal Investigations

Twelve Gibson Dunn partners were recognized by Who’s Who Legal Investigations 2019. The guide covers investigations, white-collar crime, corporate compliance and regulatory enforcement.

March 22, 2019

Robyn Zolman Named Among Top Women in Energy

The Denver Business Journal has named Denver partner Robyn Zolman to its annual Top Women in Energy list, recognizing “women whose position, knowledge and expertise help guide the industry.” The list was announced on March 14, 2019.

March 14, 2019

Gibson Dunn Recognized in Latin Lawyer 250

Gibson Dunn was recognized in the 2019 edition of The Latin Lawyer 250 for its Latin America-related work in six practice areas: Anti-Corruption Investigations and Compliance, Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, and Litigation.

March 12, 2019

Gibson Dunn Receives China Business Law Award for Mergers & Acquisitions

Gibson Dunn was among the firms recognized by China Business Law Journal in the category of Mergers & Acquisitions – International Firms for its annual 2019 awards.

March 11, 2019

John Partridge Named to Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

Denver Business Journal named Denver partner John Partridge to its annual 40 under 40 list, recognizing “the best in metro Denver business.” His profile was published on March 8, 2019.

March 8, 2019

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2019

Gibson Dunn received 30 rankings in Chambers Europe 2019: 22 individual rankings and eight firm rankings. The firm was recommended in the following categories: Competition/European Law – Belgium; Corporate Investigations – Europe-wide; Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability – France; Restructuring/Insolvency – France; TMT: Information Technology – France; Compliance – Germany; Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability – Germany; Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime: Corporate Advisory – Germany.

March 8, 2019

Gibson Dunn’s Real Estate Practice Named Transactions Law Firm of the Year for North America by PERE

Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) has named Gibson Dunn as its Law Firm of the Year (Transactions) for North America at its annual 2018 PERE Global Awards.

March 1, 2019

Gibson Dunn Named Appellate and Labor & Employment Management Firm of the Year

Benchmark Litigation recognized Gibson Dunn as Appellate Firm of the Year and Labor & Employment Management Firm of the Year at its 2019 United States Awards dinner.

February 28, 2019

Helgi Walker Elected to American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

Washington, DC partner Helgi Walker was elected to the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. The organization was founded to recognize outstanding appellate lawyers and promote the improvement of appellate advocacy and the administration of the appellate courts.

February 25, 2019

Gibson Dunn Earns 143 Rankings from Chambers Global 2019

In the 2019 edition of Chambers Global, Gibson Dunn earned 143 total rankings – 47 firm practice group rankings and 96 individual rankings. The firm and its lawyers were recognized globally and in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Middle East regions, with additional recognitions in Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

February 22, 2019

Law360 Names Gibson Dunn Among Its Sports 2018 Practice Groups of the Year

Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its four Sports Groups of the Year [PDF] for 2018. The practice group was recognized for “locking down two multimillion-dollar stadium deals, helping NFL players fight back against various league decisions and clearing the way for legal sports betting.” The firm’s Sports practice was profiled on February 20, 2019.

February 20, 2019

Several Gibson Dunn Cases Named Top Verdicts of the Year

The Daily Journal recognized six Gibson Dunn wins in its annual feature on the top verdicts in California for 2018. The publication named In re: Korean Ramen Antitrust Litigation, Bahamas Surgery Center v. Kimberly-Clark, Lawson v. GrubHub among its top 20 Defense Results and O’Connor v. Uber and Sabadia et al.

February 20, 2019

Law360 Names Gibson Dunn Among Its Transportation 2018 Practice Groups Of The Year

Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its four Transportation Groups Of The Year [PDF] for 2018. The firm was recognized for defeating “the federal government in a battle over the taxability of railroad employee stock options and dismantl[ing] a thousands-strong driver misclassification class action.” The firm was profiled on February 15, 2019.

February 15, 2019

Law360 Names Gibson Dunn Among Its Real Estate 2018 Practice Groups of the Year

Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its six Real Estate Groups of the Year [PDF] for 2018. The practice group was recognized for handling “the ninth-largest real estate deal during the first quarter of 2018.” The firm’s Real Estate practice was profiled on February 12, 2019.

February 12, 2019

F. Joseph Warin and Kevin Kelley Named Among Top Latin America Lawyers

Latinvex has named Washington, D.C. partner F. Joseph Warin and New York partner Kevin Kelley on its 2019 Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers list featuring “leading attorneys from international law firms that are involved in the legal business in Latin America.” The list was published on February 7, 2019.

February 7, 2019