PHILADELPHIA, May 24, 2013: The 2013 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business features 145 Morgan Lewis attorneys across practice areas, including many lawyers regarded as the most accomplished practitioners in their respective areas of practice. Morgan Lewis practices rank among the highest nationwide in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Labor and Employment, Corporate / M&A ("Highly Regarded"), ERISA Litigation, and Nuclear Energy, which Chambers calls "the country's leading nuclear practice." Additionally, the firm was shortlisted for the 2013 Chambers USA "Awards for Excellence" in the areas of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation and Labor and Employment.
The London-based Chambers rankings are widely accepted as the standard for legal distinction around the world. The selection process is based on interviews with in-house law departments and attorneys around the country. Rankings are based on qualities such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, commitment, client service, and commercial awareness.