2009 Annual Review - Latham & Watkins

2009 AccoladesThe American Lawyer “A-List”For the second consecutive year, Latham & Watkins ranked #2 amongUS law firms in The American Lawyer’s 2009 “A-List.” This marks thefirm’s seventh consecutive year on the list — Latham & Watkins hasranked in the “A-List’s” Top 10 since its inception in 2003. The listis based on an evaluation of several criteria, including revenue perlawyer, pro bono participation, associate satisfaction and workplacediversity. Created by The American Lawyer, the “A-List” strives toidentify law firms that are “best at balancing a thriving business withtheir obligations to the profession.” Placing consistently at the top ofthe “A-List” reinforces Latham & Watkins’ success on many differentlevels, from its commitment to providing excellent client service andpro bono, to workplace diversity in all its forms.Financial Times Innovative Lawyers AwardsLatham & Watkins was once again recognized in a number ofcategories in the 2009 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers awards.The firm was noted as “Highly Commended” in the Client Servicecategory for its outsourcing team’s “Capture” tool. The firm was“Commended” in the Law Firm Management category for itssophisticated use of videoconferencing technology that can “simulatethe dynamics of real meetings . . . and has been used by their clientsin negotiations.” The publication also recognized Latham’s innovationin substantive legal categories, including dispute resolution, privateequity and defense of companies in securities fraud and ERISA classactions resulting from the US mortgage crisis.Working Mother MagazineWorking Mother magazine and work/life balance consulting firmFlex-Time Lawyers have, for the second year in a row, recognizedLatham & Watkins as one of the “2009 Best Law Firm for Women.”The magazine names 50 law firms to its prestigious list. In recognizingLatham & Watkins, Working Mother noted that “this global lawfirm [is] at the ready to help” moms and dads transition back to theworkplace, and that the firm encourages flexibility and providesmentoring for associates remaining on the partnership track. Thishonor also recognizes leadership, compensation, advancement and theretention of women, among other criteria.66 Latham & Watkins • 2009 Annual Review