Chambers and Partners, internationally regarded as one of the primary arbiters of achievement in the legal profession, once again recognized Bird Marella as one of the leading law firms in the nation. Chambers describes the firm and its attorneys as “strategically excellent” with “unmatched expertise and bench depth.” Not only are eight partners ranked by the 2024 edition of the Chambers USA guide, but this year Chambers included additional firm attorneys in the prestigious Band 1 category, the highest-ranking tier.
The Chambers USA guide continues to rank Bird Marella in Band 1 for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations and among the top firms in the Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite and Media & Entertainment: Litigation categories.
Ekwan Rhow advanced to the impressive Band 1 tier in the Litigation: General Commercial category, while Mark Drooks debuted a Band 1 ranking in the inaugural nationwide category of Law Firm Defense. Mr. Rhow and Mr. Drooks join fellow name partner Gary Lincenberg, a long-time Band 1 honoree in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.
Among Bird Marella’s advancement in this year’s rankings, John Berlinski was elevated to the Band 2 tier in Media & Entertainment: Litigation, a testament to his influential work in the entertainment industry. Solidifying her place among leading litigators in the Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations category, Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk rose to Band 5.
Clients and peers commended the firm, saying:
“For a firm of its size, Bird Marella’s breadth and depth are impressive. The floor is extremely high there, and their attorneys’ experiences and skillsets, both substantively and procedurally allow them to operate at the highest level in any kind of matter.”
“The team had resources that a client can only dream of, and it is highly competent technically, strategically and knows the law like nobody else.”
“Bird Marella is best in class in the white-collar space, with unmatched expertise and bench depth. The firm is totally responsive, unmatched in attention to detail and as savvy as they come.”
Congratulations to our esteemed group of honorees:
Law Firm Defense: USA – Nationwide
Mark Drooks (Band 1)
Litigation: General Commercial
Ekwan Rhow (Band 1)
Mark Drooks
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Gary Lincenberg (Band 1)
Benjamin Gluck
Ariel Neuman
Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk
Media & Entertainment: Litigation
John Berlinski
Ronald Nessim
Bird Marella’s complete Chambers USA profile and rankings are available here.
