AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD

Twenty-four victories in 2009 are emblematic of the firm’s stature in appellate law. Its success lies in its coupling of long-established practices such as labor and employment with an experienced team of appellate practitioners. Their global scope, advocacy skills, grasp of issues, comprehension of precedent and anticipation of potential U.S. Supreme Court intervention are all first-class.