Covington & Burling LLP | Honors & Rankings

Honors & Rankings: Firm Honors

The American Lawyer "The A-List" (2008-2010)

Ranked in this listing of twenty elite US law firms based on financial performance, pro bono activity, associate satisfaction, and diversity.

The American Lawyer - Litigation Department of the Year (2008)

Selected as one of the nation’s top five litigation departments

The American Lawyer - Litigation Department of the Year (2010)

Selected as one of the "Honorable Mention" firms

Chambers USA - Award for Excellence in Insurance (2009-2010)

Selected to receive national award for insurance practice group

Corporate Board Member - America's Best Corporate Law Firms (2007-2010)

Ranked in the top twenty firms nationally by corporate directors.
Ranked in the top twenty firms nationally by general counsel.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Corporate Equality Index Survey" (2009)

Ranked 100% on this survey that provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large US employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors.

India Business Law Journal - Top Foreign Firms for India Work (2009)

The Lawyer - Top 30 International Firms (2009-2010)

Managing Intellectual Property - ITC Litigation Firm of the Year (2010)

North American Award in IP litigation

The National Law Journal - Appellate Hot List (2008-2009)

Named to this list of law firms with the top appellate practices in the country.

The Practical Law Company (PLC) - Life Sciences, Which Law Firm? (2009)

Leading: Commercial and Partnering firm, USA
Leading: Government Enforcement and Investigations firm, USA
Leading: Regulatory firm, Belgium, EU, and USA
Highly Recommended: Commercial & Partnering firm, England
Highly Recommended: Competition/Antitrust firm, EU
Highly Recommended: Product liability firm, England
Highly Recommended: Regulatory firm, England
Highly Recommended: Regulatory firm (Medical Devices), USA
Recommended: Corporate firm, England and USA
Recommended: Product Liability firm, USA
Recognized: Intellectual Property firm, USA

PLC Cross-border Super League (2005-2009)

Ranked 1st in the Life Sciences Industry Super League.
Ranked 1st in the Life Sciences Regulatory Super League.

Vault UK Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2010)

Recognized in 9 out of 14 quality of life rankings

Vault US Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2010)

Ranked 4th for selectivity nationally.
Ranked 9th by associates for prestige nationally.
Ranked 12th by partners for prestige nationally.

Washingtonian "Great Places to Work" (2009)

Recognized as one of the "great places to work" in the DC area.

Working Mother "100 Best Companies" (2006-2009)

Ranked as one of the top companies nationally for working mothers based on a survey of all areas of work life, including company culture, family-friendly policies, and compensation.

Working Mother "Best Law Firms for Women" (2007-2009)

Ranked as one of the best law firms for women nationally based on a survey measuring work/life and women-friendly policies, including flex-time, child care and women-focused mentoring, and leadership and networking programs.

WORLDleaders European Awards (2007)

Honored for trademark excellence (North America/Canada).