Jackson Lewis Nabs Top Spot in BTI Consulting Group’s “Litigation Outlook 2011 Report”
White Plains, NY, September 10, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Jackson Lewis, one of the fastest-growing workplace law firms in the United States, is proud to announce the firm has been named the “Employment Litigation Powerhouse” by BTI Consulting Group in their Litigation Outlook 2011 Report. Jackson Lewis was the only employment law firm given this distinction. BTI Consulting Group’s Litigation Outlook 2011 report is based on almost 300 one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel from Fortune 1000 companies who are primarily responsible for litigation and buying outside legal services. This is the first time BTI has published a report solely dedicated to litigation.
“We are deeply honored and humbled by BTI’s naming of Jackson Lewis in the employment litigation category,” said Patrick L. Vaccaro, firm-wide Managing Partner. “As a firm, client service has always been our number one priority. This award serves as continued validation of our longstanding client-first mentality” added Vaccaro. Vincent A Cino, the Firm’s National Manager of Litigation stated: “We pioneered alternative fee arrangements and proactively introduced new fee concepts to clients. We continue to invest in our clients through both programming and meeting with them in person to better understand their businesses and how they operate. Our national footprint allows us to be where our clients need us most, and our size allows us to have people that truly comprehend the specific industries, issues and trends affecting them. We have been working very hard on our consistency throughout our 46 offices and meet regularly with our local Litigation Managers to ensure that the JL way of litigation is hammered home at every opportunity.”
Jackson Lewis was tapped to the top spot on BTI’s employment litigation list for several reasons. Jackson Lewis was one of the first firms to proactively offer a value-oriented approach through alternative fee arrangements, recognizing Corporate America's need for budget certainty.
The firm also practices what it preaches. Jackson Lewis holds one of the best track-records for fostering a diverse staff. Over twenty percent of their offices are managed by female partners; 25% of their litigation managers are female partners; and 25% of their areas of practice are coordinated by female partners.
In total, the firm has been asked to handle 1,911 new litigations in 2009, and currently has over 5,000 litigations open (of which 300 are class actions).
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law with 650 attorneys practicing in 46 cities nationwide. Jackson Lewis has a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Diversity Planning; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits, including Complex ERISA Litigation, Workplace Privacy and Executive Compensation; Global Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Trade Secrets, Non-Competes and Workplace Technology; Wage and Hour Compliance; and Workplace Safety Compliance. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Issues; Management Education, including e-Based Training; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Issues; Government Relations; Corporate Diversity Counseling and College and University Employment Law and Compliance Issues.
About BTI Consulting Group
BTI is the leading provider of strategic research to law firms and General Counsel. For the past 20 years, BTI has delivered compelling, custom client surveys to firms with 6 to 600 partners. BTI also provides syndicated market research about client service, market direction and client satisfaction to more than 200 top law firms. BTI's work spans 13 different professions, helping clients learn best practices from world-class firms in virtually all professional services industries.
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For More Information, Contact:
Roger Ardan/Valerie Capullo
rardan@gibbs-soell.com; vcapullo@gibbs-soell.com 212-697-2600
“We are deeply honored and humbled by BTI’s naming of Jackson Lewis in the employment litigation category,” said Patrick L. Vaccaro, firm-wide Managing Partner. “As a firm, client service has always been our number one priority. This award serves as continued validation of our longstanding client-first mentality” added Vaccaro. Vincent A Cino, the Firm’s National Manager of Litigation stated: “We pioneered alternative fee arrangements and proactively introduced new fee concepts to clients. We continue to invest in our clients through both programming and meeting with them in person to better understand their businesses and how they operate. Our national footprint allows us to be where our clients need us most, and our size allows us to have people that truly comprehend the specific industries, issues and trends affecting them. We have been working very hard on our consistency throughout our 46 offices and meet regularly with our local Litigation Managers to ensure that the JL way of litigation is hammered home at every opportunity.”
Jackson Lewis was tapped to the top spot on BTI’s employment litigation list for several reasons. Jackson Lewis was one of the first firms to proactively offer a value-oriented approach through alternative fee arrangements, recognizing Corporate America's need for budget certainty.
The firm also practices what it preaches. Jackson Lewis holds one of the best track-records for fostering a diverse staff. Over twenty percent of their offices are managed by female partners; 25% of their litigation managers are female partners; and 25% of their areas of practice are coordinated by female partners.
In total, the firm has been asked to handle 1,911 new litigations in 2009, and currently has over 5,000 litigations open (of which 300 are class actions).
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law with 650 attorneys practicing in 46 cities nationwide. Jackson Lewis has a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Diversity Planning; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits, including Complex ERISA Litigation, Workplace Privacy and Executive Compensation; Global Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Trade Secrets, Non-Competes and Workplace Technology; Wage and Hour Compliance; and Workplace Safety Compliance. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Issues; Management Education, including e-Based Training; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Issues; Government Relations; Corporate Diversity Counseling and College and University Employment Law and Compliance Issues.
About BTI Consulting Group
BTI is the leading provider of strategic research to law firms and General Counsel. For the past 20 years, BTI has delivered compelling, custom client surveys to firms with 6 to 600 partners. BTI also provides syndicated market research about client service, market direction and client satisfaction to more than 200 top law firms. BTI's work spans 13 different professions, helping clients learn best practices from world-class firms in virtually all professional services industries.
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For More Information, Contact:
Roger Ardan/Valerie Capullo
rardan@gibbs-soell.com; vcapullo@gibbs-soell.com 212-697-2600
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212-697-2600
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www.jacksonlewis.com
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