Jacob Foster, 31, Associate
Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman

Fast facts: This former adviser to the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court brings a global perspective to widespread injustice. Currently focusing on areas of white-collar defense and class action litigation — including a leading role in defense of a nationwide lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch — Foster tested his mettle while investigating and prosecuting war crimes and was part of the team that drafted Moammar Gadhafi's arrest warrant.