Chambers USA Client’s Guide: 2010 Results Are In!
In 2004, Chambers USA (America’s Leading Lawyers for Business) began publishing its “Client’s Guide,” which includes a state-by-state analysis of law firms, divided into multiple practice areas. In the category of “Employment Law” in Minnesota, Dorsey was listed as one of three “Band 1” firms (Chambers’ highest ranking category), with four of our ten Minnesota partners (Christensen, Ginsburg, Hobbins and Reinhart) receiving individual recognition. As Chambers pointed out, one interviewee observed that “there are no weaknesses in the Department.”
The 2005 edition of Chambers’ text echoed many of the 2004 comments. In 2005, however, Dorsey was listed as the only Band 1 Minnesota firm in the area of employment law. Moreover, in 2005, six of our ten L&E partners (Christensen, Eng, Ginsburg, Hobbins, Raphan and Reinhart) received individual recognition, more than from any other Minnesota law firm.
In 2006, Dorsey maintained its exclusive ranking as Chambers’ only Band 1 employment practice in Minnesota. Again, six of our partners received individual recognition (Christensen, Eng, Ginsburg, Hobbins, Raphan and Reinhart), still more than any other Minnesota firm. As Chambers noted, “This Midwestern giant’s labor and employment team ‘has very few equals’ in Minnesota or even nationwide.” (Emphasis in original.)
The 2007 Chambers’ book mirrored the earlier results. Dorsey continued to be ranked as a Band 1 employment firm in Minnesota (though one of our competitors also achieved that lofty status). Again, six of our ten partners received individual recognition (Christensen, Eng, Ginsburg, Hobbins, Raphan and Reinhart), more than any of our competitors. Chambers wrote, “The team has experience across the full range of issues in the labor and employment field, and clients are impressed by its ‘depth of experience, national presence and strong lawyers across all levels of the firm.’” (Emphasis in original.)
The 2008 Chambers’ guide continued the pattern of the previous four years. Dorsey was one of just two Band 1 employment practices in Minnesota. The same six Dorsey employment partners who had received individual recognition since 2005 continued to be specifically acknowledged by Chambers. As Chambers pointed out, “With the acquisition of a new partner each for the California and [Seattle] offices, the labor and employment group . . . continues to ‘thrive as it expands its already great national reach.’ This adds to the practice’s 26-strong Minnesota team and signifies the ‘depth of resources that the firm has to cover all aspects of labor and employment law.’”
The 2009 Chambers USA Client’s Guide replicated the prior results. Dorsey and just one other Minnesota firm were rated as Band 1 firms by Chambers. Again, six of our partners (Christensen, Eng, Ginsburg, Hobbins, Raphan and Reinhart) received individual recognition. In 2009, Chambers described Dorsey as the “600-pound gorilla of the local labor and employment market.” Chambers acknowledged particularly our group’s expertise in wage and hour collective actions, as well as employment discrimination litigation, restrictive covenant disputes, and traditional labor work.
The 2010 Chambers USA Client’s Guide is now out. For the seventh consecutive year, our L&E practice has been rated as Band 1 by Chambers – the only Minnesota employment practice to receive that ranking every year since Chambers started its evaluations. Once again, the same six partners have received individual recognition from Chambers. As one source quoted by Chambers observed, “This top-notch labor and employment group helps us develop watertight legal and business strategies.”
We hope to have the opportunity to work with you and your company. We’d like to demonstrate to you that these accolades and recognition are deserved.
If we can assist your company with any of its L&E needs, please contact me. Regards, Roy
