Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition

Bryan Cave, its people and services are frequently recognized as leaders by legal and business publications. Our people also are honored by civic and educational organizations for their dedication to public service. The following are representative of the awards and recognition received across Bryan Cave over the past year. 

02/2010
'Law Technology News’ Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award
St. Louis Partner John Alber has earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from ALM’s Law Technology News.
01/2010
BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Stars 2010
New York Partner Stuart Gordon and DC Partner LaDawn Naegle have been recognized as among the nation’s top attorneys for delivering superior service to large corporate clients, as judged by BTI Consulting Group.
01/2010
Southern California Super Lawyers 2010
Ten lawyers in Bryan Cave’s Irvine and Los Angeles offices have been named to the 2010 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers.
01/2010
Illinois Super Lawyers 2010
Seven lawyers in Bryan Cave’s Chicago office have been named to the 2010 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers.
01/2010
Variety Children's Charity Woman of the Year 2010
St. Louis Of Counsel Linda Martínez has been named Woman of the Year by Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis.
01/2010
St. Louis Business Journal '40 Under 40' 2010
St. Louis Partner Daniel White has been selected as one of the St. Louis region’s most outstanding young professionals by the St. Louis Business Journal.
01/2010
Thomson Financial Legal Advisors M&A Review 2009
Bryan Cave is ranked among the top 10 legal advisors for M&A work involving a U.S. target by Thomson Financial.
01/2010
Bay Area General Counsel Group and United Way Koko Challenge Award 2009
For the second consecutive year, Bryan Cave LLP’s San Francisco office has been named a “Koko” award winner for a fundraising campaign through United Way of the Bay Area.
12/2009
The Legal 500 Asia/Pacific 2009-2010
Bryan Cave’s Singapore office is honored as one of the top firms in the 2009-2010 edition of the Legal 500 Asia/Pacific.
12/2009
BTI Consulting Group 'BTI Client Service 30' 2010
Bryan Cave has taken high honors for superior client service among law firms serving Fortune 1000 companies in BTI Consulting Group’s 2010 “BTI Client Service 30” list.
11/2009
RCGA Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award 2009
For the third year in a row, Bryan Cave has been selected by the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association (RCGA) as a recipient of the Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award.
11/2009
Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for 2010
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named seven Bryan Cave lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for 2010.
10/2009
Crain's Chicago Business '40 Under 40' 2009
Partner Coco Soodek has been named one of Chicago’s outstanding young professionals by Crain’s Chicago Business.
10/2009
The Legal 500 UK 2009
Bryan Cave earned a number of recommendations, including five new rankings, in the recently launched 2009 edition of the UK legal 500.
10/2009
Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers 2009
Seventy-four lawyers from Bryan Cave’s Missouri offices have been named to the 2009 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers & Rising Stars.
10/2009
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
St. Louis Partner Kathleen Sherby has been nominated to be secretary of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
10/2009
Orange County Business Journal 'Best Places to Work' 2009
Bryan Cave’s Irvine office was named one of the "Best Places to Work" for 2009 by the Orange County Business Journal.
10/2009
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association President's Award 2009
Kansas City Partner Perry Brandt has earned the President’s Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA).
10/2009
Missouri Lawyers Weekly 'Missouri's Best' 2009
Bryan Cave tops the list in the Missouri Lawyers Weekly "Missouri’s Best" 2009 Readers' Poll.
10/2009
St. Louis Bar Foundation Spirit of Justice Award 2009
St. Louis Partner Charlie Weiss has been selected by The St. Louis Bar Foundation to receive the 2009 Spirit of Justice Award.
10/2009
New York Super Lawyers 2009
Twenty lawyers from Bryan Cave's New York office have been selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition.
09/2009
Texas Super Lawyers 2009
Two lawyers from Bryan Cave’s Dallas office have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Texas Super Lawyers.
09/2009
Missouri Bar Pro Bono Publico Award 2009
St. Louis Partner Charlie Weiss has been selected as one of the Missouri Bar’s Pro Bono Publico Award honorees for 2009.
09/2009
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyers 2009
Five lawyers from Bryan Cave’s St. Louis and Kansas City offices have been selected as Up & Coming Lawyers for 2009 by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
9/2009
2010 National LGBT Equality Survey
Bryan Cave has once again earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2010 Corporate Equality Index.
09/2009
St. Louis Business Journal Inclusive Leadership Award 2009
St. Louis Partner Gabriel Gore was selected as one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s Fifth Annual Inclusive Leadership Award honorees.
08/2009
Los Angeles Business Journal 'Best Places to Work' 2009
Bryan Cave’s Los Angeles office (based in Santa Monica) is one of the “Best Places to Work” for 2009, according to an evaluation by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
08/2009
Corporate Counsel "Star" Representation of Fortune 100 Companies
Bryan Cave is recognized as a “star” in the September edition of Corporate Counsel for its representation of Fortune 100 companies.
07/2009
The Best Lawyers in America® 2010
The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., has selected 115 Bryan Cave lawyers for inclusion in the 2010 edition.
06/2009
St. Louis Business Journal '30 Under 30' 2009
Associate Christallyn McCloud has been named one of the city’s outstanding young professionals by the St. Louis Business Journal in the publication’s 2009 “30 Under 30” list.
06/2009
Southern California Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2009
Seven lawyers in Bryan Cave's Los Angeles office have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars."
06/2009
Chambers USA 2009
Bryan Cave has been included in the prestigious Chambers USA 2009 guide, a ranking of law firms and attorneys considered leaders in their field.
06/2009
The Legal 500 United States 2009
Bryan Cave is recommended in five practice areas in the 2009 edition of The Legal 500 United States.
06/2009
The Network Journal '40 Under Forty' 2009
New York partner Kira P. Watson will be honored at The Network Journal’s 12th Annual “40 Under Forty” Achievement Awards Dinner in New York City.
05/2009
Midwestern Innocence Project 2009 Innocence Award
St. Louis Partner Charlie Weiss was honored by the Midwestern Innocence Project with its 2009 Innocence Award for leading the pro bono effort which resulted in the exoneration of Josh Kezer, who served 16 years in jail for a murder he did not commit.
05/2009
Gerald R. Ortbals Outstanding Law Firm Award 2009
Bryan Cave’s St. Louis office has earned one of the area’s highest honors for pro bono work. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) honored the firm with the 2009 Gerald R. Ortbals Outstanding Law Firm Award.
05/2009
NAACP 100 Most Inspiring St. Louisans
St. Louis Of Counsel Cheryl Walker was named one of the 100 Most Inspiring St. Louisans by the St. Louis chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
05/2009
Phoenix Business Journal '25 Most Admired CEOs and Top Level Executives' 2009
Partner Neil Irwin has been named one of the 2009 Most Admired CEOs and Top Level Executives by the Phoenix Business Journal.
05/2009
Southwest Super Lawyers 2009
Four lawyers in Bryan Cave’s Phoenix office have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers.
05/2009
Phoenix Business Journal 'Forty Under 40' 2009
Phoenix Partner Pam Gates has been named one of the city’s "Forty Under 40" for 2009 by the Phoenix Business Journal.
05/2009
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona 2009
Phoenix Partner George Chen and Associate Robert Reder have been selected as 2009 recipients of the Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona Award by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education.
05/2009
The Call 'Kansas City’s 25 Most Influential Movers and Shakers 50 and Under'
Partner Wesley Fields has been named one of Kansas City’s 25 Most Influential Movers and Shakers in The Call, an African-American publication founded in 1919 that serves the black community of Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS.
04/2009
American College of Bankruptcy
Kansas City Partner Larry Frazen has been inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy in Washington, D.C.
04/2009
Ingram’s 40 Under Forty 2009
Steve Becker has been named to the "40 Under Forty" class of 2009 for Ingram’s magazine.
04/2009
Honored for 25 Years as ‘Best Lawyers'
Best Lawyers will honor the accomplishments of Bryan Cave Partners Lawrence Brody, John Michael Clear, Stanley Marcuss and Michael Newmark during its 25th Anniversary Event in Atlanta, GA.
04/2009
Texas Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2009
Dallas Partner Keith Aurzada has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" edition.
04/2009
NALP Award of Distinction for Writing 2009
Lynne Traverse, recruiting and professional development manager for Bryan Cave’s Phoenix office, was honored with a 2009 Award of Distinction for Writing by NALP - The Association for Legal Career Professionals - during their 2009 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
04/2009
St. Louis Daily Record Business Practitioners Award 2009
Improving the quality of justice and bettering the legal profession has garnered Bryan Cave Partner Becky Nelson the "Business Practitioners Award" by the St. Louis Daily Record as part of its 11th Annual Women’s Justice Awards.
04/2009
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2009
Four lawyers in Bryan Cave’s Washington, D.C. office have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers.
03/2009
Chambers Global 2009
Chambers & Partners has recognized two Bryan Cave partners and one group in the 2009 edition of Chambers Global 2009: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, The Client's Guide.
03/2009
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
London Partner Dyke Arboneaux has been named an international fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
03/2009
City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce and Sustainable Works 2009 Sustainable Quality Award
Bryan Cave’s Santa Monica office has been named a 2009 Sustainable Quality Award (SQA) Grand Prize Winner, making Bryan Cave the first law firm to receive this honor.
03/2009
The Daily Record 'Law Firm Pro Bono Legal Leader'
Bryan Cave has been selected as “Law Firm Pro Bono Legal Leader” by The Daily Record.
03/2009
Crain's Chicago Business 'Best Places to Work' 2009
Crain’s Chicago Business has named Bryan Cave’s Chicago office one of the “Best Places to Work” for 2009.
03/2009
Georgia Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2009
Fifteen lawyers in Bryan Cave's Atlanta office have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Georgia Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" listing.
03/2009
Georgia Super Lawyers 2009
Thirty lawyers from Bryan Cave LLP’s Atlanta office were named to the 2009 edition of Georgia Super Lawyers.
02/2009
Anti-Defamation League Lifetime Achievement Award
Atlanta Partner John T. Marshall received the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Jurisprudence Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
02/2009
Leadership Atlanta Class of 2009
Atlanta Partner Scott Greene, along with his Leadership Atlanta Class of 2009, were honored by the Georgia House of Representatives for their exceptional ‘contribution and leadership’ within the community.
02/2009
Arizona Woman Magazine 'Top 25 Workplaces for Women' 2009
Bryan Cave LLP has been named one of Arizona Woman magazine’s Top 25 Workplaces for Women for 2009.
01/2009
Illinois Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2009
Chicago Partner Eric S. Prezant has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars" listing.
01/2009
Illinois Super Lawyers 2009
Eight lawyers in Bryan Cave’s Chicago office have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers.
01/2009
Southern California Super Lawyers 2009
Fourteen lawyers in Bryan Cave's Southern California offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers.
01/2009
SNL Financial 2008 League Tables
SNL Financial ranks Bryan Cave as a top bank and thrift legal advisor in its 2008 League Tables.
01/2009
St. Louis Business Journal '40 Under 40' 2009
St. Louis Partner Lee Marshall was selected as one of the city’s most outstanding young professionals by the St. Louis Business Journal in the publication’s 2009 "40 Under 40" list.
01/2009
BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star Team 2009
Partner Lou Spelios (Atlanta) and Associates Rick Frawley (Kansas City) and Craig Jeffrey (Chicago) have been recognized as among the nation’s top attorneys for delivering superior service to Fortune 1000 clients, as judged by BTI Consulting Group.
01/2009
Law Technology News IT Director of the Year Award 2008
Chief Information Officer Connie Hoffman received the Law Technology News 2008 IT Director of The Year Award.
01/2009
Bay Area General Counsel Group and United Way Koko Challenge Award 2008
Bryan Cave LLP’s San Francisco office has been named a “Koko” award winner for a fundraising campaign excelling in total dollars raised, innovation and enthusiasm through United Way of the Bay Area, a nonprofit organization focused on benefiting the disadvantaged.
12/2008
The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers' Section 'Young Lawyers You Should Know'
St. Louis Associate Christallyn McCloud has been recognized by The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers' Section newsletter as one of its "Young Lawyers You Should Know," for her pro bono efforts.
12/2008
The Best Lawyers in America® 2009
The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., has selected 105 Bryan Cave lawyers for inclusion in the 2009 edition.
12/2008
RCGA Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award 2008
For the second year in a row, Bryan Cave has been selected by the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association (RCGA) as a recipient of the Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award.
12/2008
Georgia Trend 'Georgia's Legal Elite' 2008
Nine lawyers from Bryan Cave's Atlanta office were named to the 2008 edition of Georgia Trend as "Georgia’s Legal Elite."
12/2008
Chambers Asia 2009
Chambers & Partners has recognized Bryan Cave’s International Trade Client Service Group in the 2009 edition of Chambers Asia: Asia’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
11/2008
YWCA Metro St. Louis Leader of Distinction Awards 2008
St. Louis Of Counsel Cheryl Walker was honored by the YWCA Metro St. Louis as a 2008 Leader of Distinction.
11/2008
Chicago Legal Clinic Charles J. O'Laughlin Award 2009
The Chicago Legal Clinic has awarded Bryan Cave the 2009 Charles J. O’Laughlin Memorial Award.
11/2008
UMOM New Day Centers Spirit of Philanthropy Award
UMOM New Day Centers has honored Bryan Cave with the Spirit of Philanthropy Award for its contributions to the organization.
11/2008
Junior League of Los Angeles Community Impact Award
Bryan Cave received the Junior League of Los Angeles’ Community Impact Award which recognizes partnerships with the Junior League and generous contributions to the Los Angeles community.
11/2008
Missouri Lawyers Weekly 'Missouri's Best' 2008
Missouri Lawyers Weekly has named Bryan Cave the best law firm in the state, the best law firm for minorities and the best law firm for women. In addition to firmwide recognition, several individuals also were award winners.
10/2008
New York Super Lawyers 2008
Nineteen lawyers from Bryan Cave's New York office were named to the 2008 edition of New York Super Lawyers.
10/2008
Irish America's 'Legal 100'
New York Partner James Gill and Chicago Partner Donal O'Brien have been selected for inclusion in Irish America's inaugural "Legal 100" list.
10/2008
Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers 2008
Sixty-two lawyers from Bryan Cave’s Missouri offices have been named to the 2008 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers & Rising Stars.
10/2008
Missourian Award 2008
Kansas City Partner Herb Kohn has been honored with a 2008 Missourian Award. The award is regarded as acknowledgement of the most accomplished citizens of the state of Missouri.
10/2008
Texas Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2008
Dallas Partner Keith Aurzada has been named to the 2008 "Rising Stars" edition of Texas Super Lawyers.
10/2008
Texas Super Lawyers 2008
Two lawyers from Bryan Cave’s Dallas office were named to the 2008 edition of Texas Super Lawyers.
10/2008
Georgia Super Lawyers 2008
Twenty-seven lawyers from Bryan Cave's Atlanta office were named to the 2008 edition of Georgia Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers lists outstanding lawyers who have attained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
10/2008
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Medallion Award 2008
Atlanta Partner C. Scott Greene received the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s ("BGCA") National Medallion Award during the Youth of the Year Award ceremony in October 2008.
09/2008
The Web Marketing Association Legal Standard of Excellence WebAward 2008
The firm’s website, www.BryanCave.com, has earned a 2008 WebAward for Legal Standard of Excellence by The Web Marketing Association.
09/2008
Temple University’s Gallery of Success
Crystal Brown, associate in Bryan Cave's New York office, will be inducted into Temple University’s Gallery of Success as an alumna of the Beasley School of Law.
09/2008
Missouri Bar Pro Bono Award 2008
St. Louis Counsel Joy Holley’s work with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri has been honored with a pro bono award by the Missouri Board of Governors.
09/2008
Los Angeles Business Journal 'Best Places to Work' 2008
Bryan Cave's Los Angeles office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" for 2008 by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
09/2008
2009 National LGBT Equality Survey
Bryan Cave has earned a perfect score - 100% - on the 2009 Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, a survey measuring the extent to which employers protect their LGBT employees.
07/2008
Mound City Bar Association Legal Service Award
St. Louis Partner Jerry Hunter was presented with the Mound City Bar Association's Legal Service Award.
06/2008
Chambers USA 2008
Bryan Cave has been included in the prestigious Chambers USA 2008 guide, a ranking of law firms and attorneys considered leaders in their field. Now in its sixth edition, Chambers USA represents all major practice areas at the national level in addition to specialties within each state.
06/2008
St. Louis Business Journal '30 Under 30' 2008
St. Louis Associate Michael Laycob has been named one of St. Louis' outstanding young professionals by the St. Louis Business Journal.
06/2008
Southern California Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2008
Three lawyers from Bryan Cave's Los Angeles office have been selected as 2008 Southern California Super Lawyers "Rising Stars".
06/2008
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Mark Santana Law-Related Education Attorney of the Year Award 2008
Phoenix Partner Pamela Gates has been awarded the 2008 Mark Santana Law-Related Education Attorney of the Year Award by The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education.
06/2008
Southwest Super Lawyers 2008
Three partners from Bryan Cave's Phoenix office have been named to the 2008 Southwest Super Lawyers list as among the top 5% of lawyers in Arizona and New Mexico.
06/2008
Chambers USA 2008 - Georgia
Bryan Cave announces that eight of the firm's practices and 13 of its attorneys are ranked among the top in Georgia in the 2008 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
05/2008
Intellectual Property Today Top 50 Trademark Firms 2008
Bryan Cave LLP ranks as a top 50 trademark firm in the May 2008 issue of Intellectual Property Today.
04/2008
Volunteer Lawyers Program Pro Bono Award 2007
Phoenix Associate Robert Reder has been selected by the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) as a recipient of one of its 2007 Pro Bono Awards.
04/2008
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Award of Merit
Kansas City Associate Ricardo Kolster was honored with an Award of Merit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for his work on an international child abduction case.
04/2008
Variety Children's Charity Man of the Year Award 2008
St. Louis Senior Counsel Walter Metcalfe has been named Man of the Year by Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis.
04/2008
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Robert C. Welch Volunteer Project Award 2008
Bryan Cave's Kansas City office has been selected by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association as recipient of the 2008 Robert C. Welch Volunteer Project Award for outstanding commitment to the delivery of pro bono legal services.
04/2008
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Congenial Counselor Award 2008
Kansas City Partner Elaine Drodge Koch has earned the 2008 Congenial Counselor Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA).
04/2008
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Baron of the Boardroom Award 2008
Kansas City Partner Herbert M. Kohn has received the 2008 Baron of the Boardroom Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA).
04/2008
Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for Consumer Leadership 2008
Washington D.C. Of Counsel Joan Z. (Jodie) Bernstein received the 2008 Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for Consumer Leadership for her lifelong drive to "significantly advance marketplace trust through consumer advocacy, protection or education."
04/2008
St. Louis Daily Record Citizenship Award 2008
Cheryl Walker, of counsel in Bryan Cave's St. Louis office, has been awarded the St. Louis Daily Record “Citizenship Award” as part of its 10th Annual Women’s Justice Awards.
04/2008
National Japanese American Memorial Foundation Constitutional Rights Award 2008
Washington, D.C. Of Counsel Joan Z. (Jodie) Bernstein has been honored by the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation (NJAMF) with its 2008 Constitutional Rights Award for her work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.
04/2008
BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star Team 2008
Atlanta Partner Thomas R. McNeill has been named an Honoree for the 2008 BTI Client Service All Star Team.
4/2008
Daily Report Pro Bono Award 2008
Sarah G. Isabel, associate in Bryan Cave's Atlanta office, has been honored with the Daily Report’s 2008 Pro Bono Award – "Advocate for the Voiceless."
04/2008
BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star Team 2008
Atlanta Partner V. Scott Killingsworth has been named an Honoree for the 2008 BTI Client Service All Star Team.
03/2008
LeGaL Foundation Community Vision Award 2008
Bill Hibsher, partner in Bryan Cave's New York office, received the LeGaL Foundation Community Vision Award in recognition of his 25 years of service, leadership and mentoring to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) legal community.
03/2008
Human Resource Executive Top 100: The Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys 2008
St. Louis Partner Jerry Hunter has been chosen as one of the most powerful labor & employment lawyers in the U.S. by Human Resource Executive magazine.
03/2008
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2008
Four partners from Bryan Cave's Washington, D.C., office have been named to the 2008 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list.
03/2008
Paybefore™ Industry Achievement Award 2008
New York Partner Judith Rinearson has earned the 2008 Paybefore™ Industry Achievement Award.
02/2008
The St. Louis Argus Legal Diversity Award 2008
Bryan Cave’s commitment to diversity has earned it the Legal Diversity Award from The St. Louis Argus.
02/2008
St. Louis Business Journal 'Most Influential St. Louisans' 2008
The St. Louis Business Journal has named six Bryan Cave St. Louis lawyers to its 2008 annual list of "Most Influential St. Louisans."
01/2008
Southern California Super Lawyers 2008
Eleven lawyers in Bryan Cave's southern California offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2008 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers.
01/2008
Illinois Super Lawyers 2008
Eight lawyers in Bryan Cave's Chicago office have been selected for inclusion in the 2008 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers.
01/2008
Thomson Financial Legal Advisors M&A Review 2007
Thomson Financial's 2007 Legal Advisors M&A Review ranked Bryan Cave 10th relative to number of completed M&A transactions involving a U.S. company.
01/2008
St. Louis Business Journal '40 Under 40' 2008
Gabriel E. Gore, partner in Bryan Cave's St. Louis office, has been chosen one of the St. Louis business community's top "40 Under 40" by the St. Louis Business Journal
12/2007
The Washingtonian 'Best' DC Lawyers 2007
The Washingtonian magazine has named two Bryan Cave Washington, D.C., partners as 2007 'best' DC lawyers in their respective practices.
12/2007
The Best Lawyers in America® 2008
The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., has selected 92 Bryan Cave lawyers for inclusion in the 2008 edition.
12/2007
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Lawyers of the Year 2007
Missouri Lawyers Weekly has named two Bryan Cave lawyers as 2007 Lawyers of the Year.
12/2007
State Bar of Georgia Certificate of Accomplishment for Fifty Years of Service
Atlanta Partner William J. Linkous, Jr. has been awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment for Fifty Years of Service by the State Bar of Georgia.
11/2007
Worth Magazine Top 100 Attorneys 2007
St. Louis Partner Stephen B. Daiker has been named to Worth magazine's "Top 100 Attorneys" list for 2007. Worth is a personal finance and luxury lifestyle magazine.
11/2007
RCGA Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award 2007
Bryan Cave's St. Louis office has been selected by the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association (RCGA) as one of the recipients of the 2007 "Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award."
10/2007
Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers 2007
Sixty-four Bryan Cave Missouri lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers.
10/2007
Benchmark: Litigation 2007
Bryan Cave offices and lawyers earned high marks in the 2007 debut edition of Benchmark: Litigation, a guide to America's leading litigation firms and attorneys.
10/2007
Missouri Lawyers Weekly 'Missouri's Best' 2007
Bryan Cave tops the list in several categories in the Missouri Lawyers Weekly first annual "Missouri's Best" competition.
10/2007
Legal Advocates for Abused Women Legal Champion Award 2007
The St. Louis Bryan Cave office was awarded the Legal Champion Award by Legal Advocates for Abused Women (LAAW). The award was established in 2006 to recognize members of the legal profession that join LAAW in its efforts to promote social justice and equal access to services for all victims of abuse.
09/2007
Valley Forward Association Environmental Excellence Award 2007
Michael C. Ford, partner in Bryan Cave's Phoenix office, is a recipient of a 2007 Environmental Excellence Award from the Valley Forward Association.
09/2007
2007 Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Practice Award
Laurence M. Frazen, partner in Bryan Cave's Kansas City office, has received the Missouri Bar's 2007 Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Practice Award.
09/2007
New York Super Lawyers 2007 Metro Edition
Twenty-one lawyers in Bryan Cave's New York office have been selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers 2007 Metro Edition. 
09/2007
Los Angeles Business Journal 'Best Places to Work' 2007
Bryan Cave's Los Angeles office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" for 2007 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The firm was among 60 companies selected for the award, and one of only four law firms honored.
09/2007
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America Finalists 2007
Thirteen Bryan Cave lawyers were finalists for inclusion in the 2007 third annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide.
09/2007
Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers 2007
Three Bryan Cave partners have been listed in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers for 2007 based upon their noted work on headline-making transactions.
09/2007
2008 National LGBT Equality Survey
Bryan Cave has earned a perfect score – 100% – on the 2008 Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, a survey measuring the extent to which employers protect their LGBT employees.
09/2007
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program 2008-09
Amy D. Cline, associate in Bryan Cave's Kansas City office, has been selected to participate in the 2008-09 Kansas City Centurions Leadership Program.
09/2007
Missouri Bar Pro Bono Award 2007
A long-term pro bono project out of Bryan Cave's Kansas City office is helping to revitalize neighborhoods, and has earned the firm the 2007 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Award.
09/2007
St. Louis Business Journal 'Most Influential Minority Business Leaders' 2007
St. Louis Of Counsel Cheryl A. Walker has been selected as one of St. Louis’ dynamic business leaders by the St. Louis Business Journal.
08/2007
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyers 2007
St. Louis Associate Jason R. Hall was selected by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of the state's stand-out young attorneys and is included in the publication's 2007 "Up & Coming" list.
09/2007
Corporate Counsel "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies?" Most-Mentioned 2007
Bryan Cave is included among the most-mentioned law firms in Corporate Counsel magazine's survey of Fortune 250 general counsel, asking them to list their "primary" outside counsel.
08/2007
Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women 2007
Bryan Cave LLP was named one of Working Mother magazine’s and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC’s 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women.
06/2007
Southern California Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' 2007
Nine lawyers in Bryan Cave's Los Angeles office have been selected for inclusion in the July 2007 issue of Southern California Super Lawyers – Rising Stars.
06/2007
Los Angeles County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer Award 2007
Samantha S. Goodman, counsel in Bryan Cave's Los Angeles office, was honored as an Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Recipient by the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Section.
06/2007
Chambers USA 2007
Bryan Cave has been included in the prestigious Chambers USA 2007 guide, a ranking of law firms and attorneys considered leaders in their field, now in its fifth edition. The firm received a total of 12 rankings, while 32 attorneys were recognized for their outstanding work as individuals.
06/2007
The Legal 500 United States 2007
The 2007 edition of The Legal 500 US ranked Bryan Cave among the elite US law firms in two product liability and mass tort defense categories: 1) aerospace and aviation, and 2) automotive and transport.
06/2007
Corporate Board Member 'America's Best Corporate Law Firms' 2007
For the sixth consecutive year, Bryan Cave has been named the best corporate law firm in St. Louis by Corporate Board Member magazine.  In Phoenix, the firm was ranked fourth in the survey.
06/2007
Ingram's 40 Under Forty 2007
James D. Lawrence, associate in Bryan Cave's Kansas City office, has been chosen one of the Kansas City business community's top "40 Under Forty" by Ingram's magazine.
06/2007
InfoWorld CTO 25 Award 2007
Bryan Cave's Technology Partner, John I. Alber (St. Louis office), has been named a recipient of the InfoWorld 2007 CTO 25 Award.
06/2007
CIO Magazine CIO 100 Award 2007
Bryan Cave and its Technology Partner, John I. Alber, have been named to CIO magazine's annual CIO 100, a compilation of organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).
05/2007
Southwest Super Lawyers 2007
Three partners from Bryan Cave's Phoenix office have been named to the 2007 Southwest Super Lawyers list as among the top 5% of lawyers in Arizona and New Mexico.
05/2007
St. Louis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Civic Award 2007
Linda M. Martinez, partner in Bryan Cave's St. Louis office, was honored by the St. Louis, Mo., Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with its 2007 Hispanic Civic Award.
05/2007
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Award 2007
John C. Danforth, partner in Bryan Cave's St. Louis office and former U.S. senator, is a 2007 recipient of the Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Award.
05/2007
Manhattan Institute's Alexander Hamilton Award 2007
Ed Koch, partner in Bryan Cave's New York office and former mayor of New York City, has been honored with the Manhattan Institute's 2007 Alexander Hamilton Award.
05/2007
Partnership for New York City David Rockefeller Fellowship 2007-08
Erik Wolff Kahn, partner in Bryan Cave's New York office, was awarded one of the 2007-08 David Rockefeller Fellowships through the Partnership for New York City.
04/2007
Trademark Insider Top 200 Trademark Law Firms 2006
Bryan Cave ranks 23rd in Trademark Insider's 2006 Top 200 Trademark Law Firms. New York Counsel Todd Braverman is also recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 trademark attorneys.
04/2007
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2007
Two partners from Bryan Cave's Washington, D.C., office have been named to the 2007 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list. 
04/2007
Southern California Super Lawyers 2007
Ten lawyers in Bryan Cave's southern California offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers.
04/2007
Illinois Super Lawyers 2007
Six lawyers in Bryan Cave's Chicago office have been selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers.
03/2007
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona 2007
Phoenix Associate Kyle S. Hirsch has been selected by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education as a recipient of its 2007 Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys In Arizona Award.
01/2007
Thomson Financial Legal Advisors M&A Review 2006
Thomson Financial's 2006 Legal Advisors M&A Review ranked Bryan Cave 13th relative to number of completed M&A transactions involving a U.S. company.
 
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