Williams & Connolly LLP is frequently awarded top ranks in nationally renowned business, legal and trade publications.

Firmwide Honors

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2008-2009)

• #1 law firm in Washington, D.C.
• #1 litigation practice in the United States.
• #1 most prestigious litigation practice in the nation by partners from other top law firms.
• #1 for associate satisfaction.
• #1 for associate/partner relations. 

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2008)

• Ranked as a #1 litigation firm in Washington, D.C.
• Ranked as a #1 media and entertainment firm in Washington, D.C.
• Ranked as a top 2 nationally recognized firm in products liability.

The National Law Journal - "The Appellate Hot List" (2008)

• Recognized as one of twenty law firms showing impressive appellate advocacy.

The American Lawyer - "Litigation Department of the Year" Finalist (2008, 2002)

• Selected as one of the five best litigation firms in the nation.

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2007-2008)

• #1 law firm in Washington, D.C.
• #1 litigation practice in the United States.
• #2 for most prestigious litigation practice in the nation by partners from other top law firms.
• #3 most selective firm in America.

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2007)

• Ranked as a #1 litigation firm in Washington, D.C.
• Ranked as a #1 media and entertainment firm in Washington, D.C.
• Ranked as a top 2 nationally recognized firm in products liability.

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2006-2007)

• #1 law firm in Washington, D.C.
• #1 for most prestigious litigation practice in the nation by partners from other top law firms.
• #2 for best litigation practice in the United States.
• #2 most selective firm in America.
• #3 for associate/partner relations in the nation.
• #4 in associate satisfaction in the world.

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2006)

• Ranked as a #1 litigation firm in Washington, D.C.
• Ranked as a #1 media and entertainment firm in Washington, D.C.
• Ranked as a top 3 nationally recognized firm in products liability
• Ranked as a top 3 nationally recognized firm in financial services: regulatory enforcement & investigations
• Ranked as a top 3 firm in healthcare: pharmaceutical/medical products regulatory in Washington, D.C.

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2005-2006)  

• #1 most prestigious law firm in Washington, D.C.
• #2 best litigation practice in the United States.
• #2 for associate satisfaction in the nation.
• #3 most selective firm in America.

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2005)

• Ranked as the #1 litigation firm, the #1 media and entertainment firm in Washington, D.C., and one of the top 3 products liability firms in the United States.

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2004-2005)

• #1 law firm in Washington, D.C.
• #1 for associate satisfaction nationally.
• #2 for associate/partner relations nationally.
• #2 most selective firm in America.
• #3 best litigation practice in the United States.
• Having one of the five best informal training/mentoring programs nationally.

Vault's Guide "Partner Prestige Rankings" (2004-2005)

• Selected as one of the 10 most prestigious law firms by partners from other top law firms.

PLC Global Counsel Dispute Resolution Handbook (2004-2005)

• Awarded Williams & Connolly its top honor as the leading dispute resolution law firm in Washington, D.C. Williams & Connolly was the only firm in the top category.

Corporate Board Member - "America's Best Corporate Lawyers" (2006, 2004, 2003 and 2001)

• Identified as one of the five best corporate law firms in Washington, D.C.

Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers for Business (2004-2005)

• Rated #1 litigation firm in Washington, D.C.  

Washingtonian Magazine - "50 Great Places to Work" (2003, 2001)

• Identified as one of Washington D.C.'s "50 Great Places to Work."