We are pleased to announce seven SGR attorneys were recently named to Chambers USA Ranking Guide of America’s Leading Business Lawyers. Chambers and Partners, the renowned London-based publisher of Chambers Global and Chambers UK Leading Lawyers, released its first-ever directory of the leading U.S. business attorneys in Q2 of 2003.
SGR attorneys named to the guide:
- Tom Rhodes (Antitrust)
- Robert C. Schwartz (Banking and Finance)
- Thomas Asselin (Construction)
- Rodgers Lunsford III (Intellectual Property)
- Steven O’Day (Environmental)
- Douglas Stanford (Real Estate)
The Chambers USA Ranking Guide assessed the top firms and lawyers in each U.S. state in more than 20 commercial areas of law. It is distinguished from other nationwide attorney listings because of the detailed research process conducted. Researchers completed more than 4,500 interviews with leading private practice attorneys and key in-house counsel.
“We are pleased that one of the world’s leading legal directories has recognized our firm’s talent and expertise,” said Stephen M. Forte, managing partner and chairman of the executive committee. “The seven attorneys chosen for the Chambers USA Ranking Guide are truly representative of SGR’s distinguished reputation for hiring and retaining the best legal minds in the industry.”