Lexology and ILO, together with ACC, hosted the 11th annual Global Counsel Awards at New York's Cipriani 42nd Street last night.
Lexology and the International Law Office (ILO), together with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), hosted the 11th annual Global Counsel Awards at New York's Cipriani 42nd Street last night. The gala event celebrated the achievements of in-house counsel recognized by their peers as excelling in their chosen fields. This year's event was attended by 400 senior lawyers from across the world, including in-house counsel from more than 100 companies.
As Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO, explained: "There are many ways to generate value when working in-house, but the true leaders are those who combine their legal skills with more intangible attributes such as effective communication, efficiency, commercial awareness and an ability to innovate."
To identify the winners, the research team conducted in-depth analysis of in-house lawyers and legal departments worldwide, receiving more than 4,000 nominations globally. Respondents were asked to focus on criteria such as effective communication, legal understanding, commercial awareness, depth and strength of team, and management skills. The following awards were presented: Competition, Corporate Tax, Employment, General Commercial, Intellectual Property, Litigation, M&A, Regulatory (Financial and Non-financial), Rising Star, Compliance Innovator of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year and Lifetime Achievement.
John Harrison of Airbus Group was named General Counsel of the Year after receiving multiple individual nominations from colleagues and partners at leading law firms. One respondent enthused:
"His in-person presence and ability to communicate and advocate effectively demonstrate the seriousness with which UBS takes the matters at hand, as well as Markus's personal commitment to the process."
The event sponsors were: Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP; Baker McKenzie; Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP; Bryan Cave LLP; Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP; CMS Hasche Sigle; Dentons; Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Hunton & Williams LLP; K&L Gates; Kirkland & Ellis LLP; McDermott Will & Emery; McGuireWoods LLP; Paul Hastings LLP; Reed Smith LLP; Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP and Winstead PC.
For more information and a complete list of winners, visit www.GlobalCounselAwards.com.
About ACC ACC is a global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives. With more than 40,000 members in 85 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, the ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth – By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.ACC.com and follow the ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse.
About ILO Launched in 1998, ILO is the nexus where global corporate counsel engage with the world's pre-eminent law firms, and each other. The ILO brand encompasses: A multifaceted online resource for senior international corporate counsel, which provides tailored, quality-assured updates on global legal developments and a comprehensive directory of firms and partners. A global awards program that identifies in-house corporate counsel, both teams and individuals, who excel in their specific roles. The awards culminate each year in four of the largest annual gatherings of senior corporate counsel, with prestigious ceremonies in Hong Kong, Latin America, London and New York. Recognizing its unique relationship with global corporate counsel, many of the world's premier associations have chosen to partner with ILO. www.InternationalLawOffice.com/Partners
About Lexology Launched in 2007, Lexology is a daily newsfeed of law firm client alerts, articles and blogs delivered to the desktops of senior business lawyers worldwide. Lexology has built a unique audience of more than 360,000 subscribers, over 65% of whom are in- house corporate counsel representing the vast majority of Fortune 500, FT Global 500 and FT Euro 500 companies – including all members of the Association of Corporate Counsel. www.Lexology.com