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05/20/13 SEC Eyes Advisory Contract Approval Disclosures, Law360
Investment Management partners Richard F. Morris, Timothy W. Levin and asscoiate Sean Graber comment on the SEC's settlment of an enforcement action in relation to disclosure, reporting, recordkeeping and compliance violations stemming from the advisory contract approval and reporting process.
05/15/13 6 Tips For Keeping Whistleblower Complaints In-House, Law360
Labor and Employment partner Sarah E. Bouchard is quoted.
05/15/13 Pharma Cos. Smell Victory In Push For Drug-Tracking System, Law360
Life Sciences partner Stephen Paul Mahinka is quoted.

Firm Fast Facts

Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis offers more than 1,600 legal professionals—including lawyers, patent agents, benefits advisers, regulatory scientists, and other specialists—in 24 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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.

Lawyers and support staff fluent in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.

Pro Bono in 2012

Over 71,000 hours were spent on pro bono representations, at a value to our pro bono clients of tens of millions of dollars.

Nearly two-thirds of the firm's attorneys contributed at least 20 hours to a pro bono matter; representations span all practice groups and offices.

Representations included more than 1,600 active matters, including nearly 400 new matters.

Full "above the line" credit given for pro bono time charges.

Morgan Lewis is a signatory to the Pro Bono Institute's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge.

American Lawyer Says...

Professional Accolades

  • More than 140 Morgan Lewis lawyers have been included in the 2012 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Two partners recipients of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award
  • Three partners received a 2012 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award
  • Eight lawyers named fellows of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, 11 lawyers named fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and 26 named fellows of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
  • Ranked as one of the "Most Prestigious Firms" — 2008 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms
  • Ranked #1 in Mid-Atlantic — 2012 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms

Industry Knowledge & Practice Achievements

  • Labor & Employment Law Practice named The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year - Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, Finalist 2008, 2010 and 2012
  • Ranked highest in the Philadelphia region in Corporate Board Member survey of America's best corporate lawyers

Client Recognition

  • Ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms with the best growth prospects in BTI Consulting Group's survey (2008).
  • Named to BTI's Client Service Hall of Fame in 2011 with three Morgan Lewis attorneys being named "BTI 2011 Client Service All-Stars"
  • Three partners named "Client Service All-Stars" by BTI Consulting Group (2012)
  • Ranked as one of the top law firms in Corporate Counsel magazine's 2012 listing of "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies?"
  • Top 10 firm: The BTI Brand Elite: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms (2012), based on 240 interviews conducted with clients in the second half of 2011
    • Ranked 8th overall.
    • Ranked among the top 10 as a go-to firm for "bet-the-company" matters, as a firm best positioned to thrive for the long term, and as a firm that is flexible in its approach to better align with client needs. 
    • From the report: "Morgan Lewis caps renowned client service excellence with innovation in alternative fee arrangements and a growing Premium reputation to secure a spot among the top 10 legal brands."