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More than 1,400 lawyers in 22 offices throughout the world.

Clients include more than half of the Fortune 100 companies, including 9 of the top 10 and 16 of the top 20.

More than 2,000 clients have been with the firm for more than 5 years.

Approximately 2,000 new clients and 20,000 new projects each year.

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Jul 16, 2008 Morgan Lewis Elevates 22 Attorneys to Partner
Effective October 1, 2008 the following Morgan Lewis attorneys will be elevated to partner. The twenty-two attorneys represent seven practice areas and span nine international offices.
Jun 26, 2008 The last-minute surprise that is "maintaining consumer confidence," The Times
Robert Falkner is quoted on the Financial Services Authority and hedge funds.
Jun 23, 2008 Women's Summit Panel Focuses on Flextime, Staffing, The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia Managing Partner Gordon Cooney’s comments were prominently featured in a Legal Intelligencer article on June 23, which was subsequently picked up by the National Law Journal on June 25.
Jun 19, 2008 Antitrust Partner Receives Achievement Award
Antitrust partner John Shenefield received the AAI Antitrust Achievement Award during the American Antitrust Institute's annual national conference.
Jun 13, 2008 Chambers USA 2008 Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 19 National Practice Areas
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the 2008 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business features Morgan Lewis as a leading national firm in 19 practice areas.
Jun 11, 2008 Of Counsel to Testify Before Senate Regarding ERISA Regulation
Andy Anderson, of counsel in Morgan Lewis’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice, will testify today before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
May 28, 2008 Morgan Lewis Kicks Off Its Summer Associate Program with a Focus on Service
From May 28 to May 30, Morgan Lewis’s incoming summer associates will gather in Washington, D.C., to kick off a summer they may never forget.
May 26, 2008 The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America, The National Law Journal
Morgan Lewis's R. Ted Cruz is ranked and profiled in The National Law Journal's list of most influential minority lawyers.
May 25, 2008 NAPABA Commends Joan Haratani's Selection as Top California Litigator
May 20, 2008 Subprime Litigation, 8K Magazine
Partners Jami McKeon and Christian Bartholomew discuss subprime litigation in 8K magazine.
May 19, 2008 Morgan Lewis Adds Leading Structured Finance Team in California
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of John Rosenthal and Kristine Bailey to the firm’s Business & Finance Practice. John joins as partner, while Kristine joins as of counsel.
May 15, 2008 Three Morgan Lewis Partners Make "Top 75 Women Litigators" List
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been chosen by The Daily Journal for its 2008 list of California's "Top 75 Women Litigators."
May 13, 2008 Bribery: Why Things Must Change, The Times
Robert Goldspink is quoted on issues regarding bribery and the government.
May 05, 2008 Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz to Join Morgan Lewis to Help Lead U.S. Supreme Court and National Appellate Practice
Morgan Lewis today announced that Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz will join the firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice on May 12, resident in the firm’s Houston office.
May 02, 2008 Morgan Lewis Ranks High on M&A Lists for First Quarter 2008
Morgan Lewis has been ranked among the top mergers and acquisitions law firms for the first quarter of 2008.
May 01, 2008 It's a Small World, Pittsburgh TEQ
Eric Bord is quoted on the obstacles employers have to navigate when hiring foreign-born workers.
Apr 29, 2008 Employment Partner Joins Morgan Lewis in Chicago
Thomas F. Hurka joins the firm as a partner in its Labor and Employment Practice, resident in the Chicago office.
Apr 28, 2008 Momentum: Career Insights from Five Top Global Executives, PQR, Spring 2008
Apr 21, 2008 Morgan Lewis Launches Second Edition of Emerging Life Sciences Companies Deskbook
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of the Emerging Life Sciences Companies Deskbook.
Apr 15, 2008 Life Sciences Advisers: The 2008 Elite, PLCCross-border Quarterly
Morgan Lewis ranked in PLCCross-border Quarterly 2008 Life Sciences Legal Market Review.
Apr 04, 2008 Morgan Lewis Continues Houston Expansion with Labor & Employment Group
Continuing its trend of rapid expansion into the Lone Star State, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of another practice area in South Texas.
Apr 01, 2008 A Heartbeat Away, The In-House Lawyer
The In-House Lawyer reports on the pros and cons of outsourcing governance issues in the current climate. Richard Barratt is quoted.
Mar 31, 2008 Morgan Lewis Boosts Cross-Border Capabilities with New Funds Partner in Paris
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Ann G. Baker—formerly the Paris head of the private equity fund formation practice at Debevoise & Plimpton—as a partner in its Business & Finance Practice, resident in the firm’s Paris office.
Mar 25, 2008 Northern Rock: From nationalisation to potential litigation? PLCCorporate
Robert Falkner answers questions about the potential grounds for shareholder litigation arising from the nationalisation of Northern Rock.
Mar 21, 2008 Wary Over Wellness, Pittsburgh Business Times
Partner John Ferreira discusses the potential legal consequences of the implementation of wellness programs, such as discrimination lawsuits.
Mar 20, 2008 Head of Transactional Group at PDL BioPharma Joins Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Thomas E. Duley—formerly the head of the transactional legal group at PDL BioPharma, Inc.—as of counsel, resident in the firm’s San Francisco office.
Mar 13, 2008 PSEG Vice President Joins Morgan Lewis as Senior Counsel
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Christopher J. McAuliffe—formerly the vice president of environmental, litigation, and employment at PSEG Services Corporation—to its energy practice, resident in the firm’s Princeton office.
Mar 12, 2008 Morgan Lewis Adds Energy and Latin America Dealmaker to its Corporate Practice
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Dino T. Barajas—a corporate lawyer who was named California Lawyer Magazine's "Attorney of the Year" for his work in the energy sector—to its corporate practice.
Mar 12, 2008 Morgan Lewis Donates Supplies To Its Employee's Army Squad, San Francisco Daily Journal
Morgan Lewis raises money to buy military supplies for paralegal Aaron Isaacson's squad.
Mar 07, 2008 Occupational hazards: Amid high-profile claims against rogue lawyers, risk management has become an integral part of law firm strategy. A round table, co-hosted by Legal Business and Marsh, discussed the key issues. Legal Business
Robert Goldspink participates in a risk management round table.
Mar 04, 2008 Morgan Lewis Strengthens Tax Consulting and Controversy Practice on West Coast with Leading International Tax Lawyer
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Barton W.S. “Bart” Bassett—a well-known international tax attorney—to the firm’s Northern California offices.
Feb 11, 2008 Lawyers Warn of Transatlantic Rule Change Trouble Ahead, Financial News
Rob Falkner is quoted on the rule change for US investors.
Feb 07, 2008 Morgan Lewis Maximizes Insurance Recovery for Client PhotoMedex
Morgan Lewis achieved a significant choice of law victory for policyholder client PhotoMedex, maximizing its ability to recover defense costs.
Feb 04, 2008 Morgan Lewis Adds Corporate Partner with Background in Energy, Continues Growth in Houston
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Bill Parish—a corporate lawyer known for his success in energy transactions—to its Houston office.
Feb 01, 2008 The Impact of FINSA on Foreign Acquisitions in the U.S., Financier Worldwide
Stephen Paul Mahinka is quoted on the impact of the Foreign Investment and National Security Act (FINSA) on foreign acquisitions in the U.S.
Jan 31, 2008 Legal Bald Eagles, Private Equity Europe
Keith Black is quoted on US firms successfully establishing private equity practices in London.
Jan 31, 2008 Rainmakers Part 2: Mentors and Role Models, Diversity & The Bar
Morgan Lewis partner Joan Haratani discusses the importance of mentors and models in building a successful legal career.
Jan 28, 2008 Morgan Lewis Represents Pearson plc
Morgan Lewis represented Pearson plc in connection with its $950 million acquisition of Harcourt Assessment.
Jan 18, 2008 Morgan Lewis Announces Inaugural Class of Diversity Fellows
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP kicked off 2008 by announcing the first class of fellows in its Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP).
Jan 14, 2008 Virginia's Largest Verdicts of 2007, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
A patent infringement case handled by partners Kell Damsgaard, Anthony Roth, and Robert Busby is the second largest verdict in Virginia in 2007.
Jan 04, 2008 International Transactional Lawyer Joins Morgan Lewis in Houston, Broadens Firm’s Reach into Latin America
Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Carlos Treistman—one of the leading U.S.-based transactional lawyers in Latin America—to its Houston office.
Jan 04, 2008 Six Seasoned Litigators Join Morgan Lewis as Partners in Texas
Responding to business growth and rapidly expanding client needs in Texas and the south and central United States, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of eight attorneys to its Houston office.
Jan 03, 2008 Leader of the Pack: American Lawyer Litigation Department of the Year Finalist
The American Lawyer named Morgan Lewis a finalist in its 2008 Litigation Department of the Year -- Labor and Employment Law category.
Jan 03, 2008 International Bribery Risks: FCPA And OECD Do Bite - Have Teeth! Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Magazine
Robert Goldspink and associate Emma O'Kane are interviewed on the importance of corporate counsel in the management of legal risks due to international bribery.
Jan 01, 2008 Cleaning Up, In-house Lawyer
Robert Goldspink is quoted on what companies should do to handle the investigation and aftermath of bribery and corruption.
Dec 31, 2007 The Threat of the New, Scrip 100
Richard Barratt and Natalie Kingston are quoted on the future of the CRO industry.
Dec 13, 2007 Partner Testifies Before Joint Senate and House Hearing on National Labor Relations Board
Charles I. Cohen testifies before a joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety and the House Committee on Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and
Dec 13, 2007 On HR’s Secret Service: Many leading companies turn to private investigators if they suspect an employee is taking them for a ride. But just how far is it acceptable to go?, People Management Online
Simeon Spencer is quoted on the legality and value of employers' use of covert surveillance.
Dec 13, 2007 Data Thieves Close to Home, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Gregory Parks is interviewed on the importance of safeguarding retailers' customer database.
Dec 10, 2007 Morgan Lewis Expands Labor & Employment Practice into Texas
Responding to business growth and rapidly expanding employer needs in Texas and the south and central United States, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of six seasoned labor and employment partners to its Dallas office.
Nov 30, 2007 Leading Law Firm Rainmakers, Diversity & The Bar
Morgan Lewis partner Joan Haratani discusses confronting assumptions and fears in order to build a successful legal career.
Nov 29, 2007 The Diversity Pipeline—Plugging the Leak, San Francisco Attorney
The Bar Association of San Francisco's San Francisco Attorney magazine features Julius Turman on the cover, and details his outstanding work on the organization's Equality Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues.
Nov 14, 2007 Morgan Lewis Hires from Norton Rose, International Financial Law Review
Nov 13, 2007 Morgan Lewis Scoops Norton Rose Partner, The Lawyer
Nov 13, 2007 Norton Rose Hit by Wright Move to Morgan Lewis, Legal Week
Nov 12, 2007 Morgan Lewis continues growth with new partner hire
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the expansion of its international corporate finance capability with the hire of Iain Wright as a partner in its London office.
Nov 08, 2007 How to Fold 150 Laterals Into Your Firm, San Francisco Daily Journal
The San Francisco Daily Journal features Morgan Lewis's successful integration of 150 laterals on the West Coast.
Nov 06, 2007 Is it time to stop hedging bets? Strong rumours about insider dealing – especially in hedge funds – are testing the patience of the Financial Services Authority, The Times
Robert Falkner is quoted on the FSA and its attempts to regulate hedge funds to prevent insider dealing.
Nov 05, 2007 Law Firm Morgan Lewis Celebrates Miami Office’s 30th Anniversary: Donates $30,000 to Community Organizations
Morgan Lewis, one of the largest U.S. law firms, today announced it is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Miami office.
Nov 02, 2007 Morgan Lewis Tops Rankings by Summer Associates for Second Year in Row
For the second year in a row, Morgan Lewis was the top-ranked national firm in the 2007 Summer Associate Survey, as reported in the November 2007 issue of The American Lawyer Student Edition.
Nov 02, 2007 Pending Patent Bill Makes Startups Wary, Pittsburgh Business Times
Partner Eric Kline comments on proposed legislation to reform the U.S. patent system.
Nov 01, 2007 2007 Summer Associate Survey, The American Lawyer Student Edition
Oct 30, 2007 Ben A. Indek Elected to Board of Directors of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP)
On October 19, 2007, New York Litigation Partner Ben A. Indek was elected to the board of directors of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP).
Oct 29, 2007 Lead Attorney in Fort Dix Six Investigation Returns to Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that R. Stephen Stigall has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation practice, resident in the firm’s Philadelphia office.
Oct 26, 2007 Members Thanked for Participation in the New York City Law Department's Public Service Program
Morgan Lewis associate Denise Backhouse is quoted on her experience with the New York City Law Department's Public Service Program.
Oct 25, 2007 Firms Report Increases in Pro Bono Hours, The Philadelphia Lawyer
The Philadelphia Lawyer reports on Morgan Lewis's increased pro bono hours.
Oct 17, 2007 Counsel to Testify Before Senate on Behalf of Superfund Settlements Project
Michael W. Steinberg, senior counsel in Morgan Lewis’s litigation practice, will testify today before the Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works.
Oct 15, 2007 Morgan Lewis Receives Corporate Partner of the Year Award from the Hispanic National Bar Association
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the firm has received the Corporate Partner of the Year Award from the Hispanic National Bar Association.
Oct 15, 2007 What Price Innovation?, CIO
Ed Hansen discusses strategies for negotiating innovation in outsourcing relationships.
Oct 05, 2007 U.S. Treasury's Deputy Tax Legislative Counsel Joins Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Susan Denver Brown, recently the deputy tax legislative counsel for regulatory affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has joined the firm as of counsel in the Tax Group’s Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice.
Oct 01, 2007 Morgan Lewis Adds Renowned Trial Lawyer to Houston Office
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that renowned Texas trial lawyer Winstol “Winn” Carter has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice, based in the firm’s Houston office.
Sep 18, 2007 Local problem, global effect: After the sub-prime mortgage chaos, should regulators ask for greater openness about deals being done? The Times
Robert Goldspink and Robert Falkner are mentioned in a discussion of the subprime mortgage fallout.
Sep 14, 2007 141 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Receive The Best Lawyers in America (2008)
141 Morgan Lewis lawyers have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2008.
Sep 14, 2007 Seasoned D.C. Litigator joins White Collar Team at Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Barbara “Biz” Van Gelder has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation practice, resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Sep 12, 2007 Morgan Lewis Receives MCCA’s Sager Award for the Western Region
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the firm has received the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) Thomas L. Sager Award for the Western Region.
Sep 10, 2007 Supply and Demand: The Illegal Worker Equation, Talent Management Perspectives
Talent Management Perspectives reports on the new federal regulations regarding illegal workers that will require employers to identify and fire employees using false Social Security numbers. Partner Eric Bord is quoted.
Aug 31, 2007 Morgan Lewis Expands Its Litigation Team in Houston
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Denise Scofield has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in the Houston office.
Aug 27, 2007 Leading Commercial Litigator Joins Morgan Lewis in Boston
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Todd Shepherd Holbrook has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice, resident in the Boston office.
Aug 17, 2007 Morgan Lewis Publishes Primer on U.S. Nuclear Regulation
Morgan Lewis today released the second edition of Fundamentals of Nuclear Regulation in the United States, a straightforward primer on a complex area of law that is gaining attention as the world seeks alternative sources of energy.
Aug 17, 2007 Attorneys Available to Comment on Fair Employment and Housing Commission’s New Sexual Harassment Training Regulations
Aug 01, 2007 Former Treasury Department Official Joins Morgan Lewis’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel L. Hogans, formerly an attorney-advisor in the Office of Benefits Tax Counsel at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has joined the firm as a member of the Employee Benefits and Executive
Jul 30, 2007 Morgan Lewis Builds Funds and Tax Capability with Two Partner Appointments as London Office Continues Expansion
Leading international law firm Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the appointment of Saloni Joshi as Funds Partner and Kate Habershon as a Tax Partner.
Jul 30, 2007 Keeping the Swing in Duke Ellington: D.C.'s public arts school gets a creative boost from volunteers at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LegalTimes
The firm's pro bono relationship with the Duke Ellington school is featured in the LegalTimes.
Jul 25, 2007 Chicago Office Ranked #1 for "National Labor and Employment Practice" in Chambers USA
Jul 25, 2007 Starting at the Top, The American Lawyer
Francis Milone is featured with the firm's pro bono commitment in The American Lawyer.
Jul 23, 2007 Firms That Offer the Best of Both Worlds, The National Law Journal
Morgan Lewis's Public Interest and Community Service (PICS) program is featured in The National Law Journal's article on firms that offer pro bono and corporate experience for summer associates.
Jul 18, 2007 Morgan Lewis Partner Laurie Foster Appointed as Vice Chair of the International Commercial Dispute Resolution Committee
Jul 13, 2007 Leslie Caldwell Honored as One of the “50 Most Influential Women in America”
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is pleased to announce that Leslie Caldwell, partner and co-chair of the Corporate Investigations and White Collar Practice, has been named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Law” by The National Law Journal.
Jul 11, 2007 Are Big Firms Warming Up to Alternative Fee Deals? The Recorder
With hourly rates continuing to skyrocket at big firms, clients are pushing alternative fees as a way to control costs -- and law firms say they are listening.
Jul 10, 2007 Insiders beware of criminal acts: Financial Services Authority warning that criminal gangs are taking advantage of insider dealing is timely, The Times
Robert Goldspink is quoted on the responsibility of the FSA as a regulatory organization.
Jun 19, 2007 Morgan Lewis Litigation Partner Laurie Foster Made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Jun 18, 2007 Morgan Lewis Adds Noted Litigator to its National White Collar Practice
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is pleased to announce that Eric W. Sitarchuk, former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer, has joined the firm’s national White Collar Practice as a partner.
Jun 18, 2007 Jennifer L. Klass Joins Morgan Lewis: Returns to the firm after three years with Goldman Sachs
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is pleased to announce that Jennifer L. Klass has joined the firm as a partner in the Investment Management Practice.
Jun 15, 2007 Morgan Lewis Labor & Employment Receives Highest Ranking in Chambers USA
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that the firm's Labor and Employment Practice received the highest possible ranking in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA.
Jun 14, 2007 Morgan Lewis Launches New 2007 Hedge Fund Deskbook
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the launch of the new edition of the 2007 Hedge Fund Deskbook.
May 21, 2007 Morgan Lewis Adds Senior SEC Enforcement Official to National Securities Practice and Miami Office
Ivan Harris, former Assistant Regional Director of Enforcement for the SEC's Southeast Region, has joined the firm's national securities practice as a partner in the Miami office.
May 21, 2007 ITC Finds Infringement of Lumileds’ Patents, Expands Order Barring Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a notice favoring Morgan Lewis client Philips Lumileds in a critical patent enforcement investigation that will significantly impact the global market for ultra-high-brightness LEDs.
May 21, 2007 Morgan Lewis Antitrust Partner John Shenefield Participates in Hudson Institute Center Panel
Morgan Lewis Antitrust Partner John Shenefield participated in a panel discussion titled “The Role of the Corporation in America: How Are the Rules of Corporate Governance and Antitrust Law Evolving?”
May 17, 2007 Morgan Lewis Recognized in Inaugural Edition of Chambers Europe
The inaugural edition of Chambers Europe recognizes Morgan Lewis in six practice areas and names eight of its lawyers as "leading individuals."
May 16, 2007 Upholding the Cell Phone Ban

Cell Phone Ban in New York City School upheld while Morgan Lewis partner David Leicthman argues for students' safety.

May 10, 2007 Three Morgan Lewis Partners Make “Top 75 Women Litigators” List
Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been chosen by the