For our third annual Legal Times Awards, we honor a group of ­attorneys who, during the last year, have performed work that has helped advance the practice of law in Washington. The editors of The National Law Journal have selected honorees in two categories: Champions, those who have upheld the profession’s core values through public service, pro bono efforts and advocacy for civil liberties, and Visionaries, attorneys whose business or legal acumen has been key to expanding their firms, improving government or advancing the law. In September, we’ll fete this year’s Champions and Visionaries at an event at The Willard Hotel in Washington.  — David L. Brown, Editor in Chief

THE CHAMPIONS

These lawyers have upheld the profession’s core values of public duty and client service, taking on community causes and fighting to expand civil liberties and protect civil rights.

ROBERT BENNETT, Hogan Lovells
AMY SABRIN, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom