The American Lawyer’s 2016 Litigation Department of the Year contest covers litigation matters between Aug. 1, 2013, and July 31, 2015. Last April, we contacted all Am Law 200 firms and some smaller firms, soliciting entries in this year’s general litigation contest, as well as practice-specific contests in intellectual property, white-collar/ regulatory work and product liability.
Firms were asked to provide, among other things, lists of and details about their 12 most notable results, a description of their two biggest losses, details of new matters, references and information about the size and financial performance of their practices or departments. They were also asked to submit an essay, arguing for their selection as Litigation Department of the Year.
