2008 "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named one of the "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine. This marks the ninth year Arnold & Porter has received this honor.
2008 "Green Business Award" by Washington Business Journal
Arnold & Porter was the only law firm in the country to be named the winner in "Innovation" by Washington Business Journal for their 2008 Green Business Awards. The Firm was recognized for its multi-pronged strategy to reduce consumption of paper and energy, and the acquisition of carbon "offsets" for business travel.
2008 "Green Leadership Award" by Bisnow On Business
Arnold & Porter was named a winner in the "Legal" category for Bisnow on Business' 2008 Green Leadership Awards.
2009 "Corporate Equality Index" by the Human Rights Campaign
For the third consecutive year Arnold & Porter LLP has achieved a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on its Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which rates businesses on a scale from 0 to 100 percent for their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender workers. Arnold & Porter was one of only 12 firms nationally to receive a 100% rating, and the firm has maintained its 100% rating since 2006.
2008 Yale Law Women Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms
Arnold & Porter was named one of the "Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms" by Yale Law Women. According to YLW, the top ten firms are "leaders in implementing family-friendly policies." The rankings were determined by a survey that included the following categories: access to and use of maternity/paternity leave; emergency and on-site child care; part-time and flex-time work schedules; health and other benefits for domestic partners; ratios of women partners and associates; and billable hours.
2008 "Best Law Firms for Women," Working Mother Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named to the second annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. This list honors 50 winning law firms for their commitment to work/life balance and the retention and advancement of female talent.
2008 "100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces" Award by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ranked Arnold & Porter LLP in its 2008 "100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces" list. Arnold & Porter is one of three ranked companies in Washington, DC. The firm was selected based on its adoption benefits, which includes 12 weeks of paid leave and US$5,000 for financial assistance.
2008 Thomas L. Sager Award
Arnold & Porter's Washington, DC office received the 2008 Thomas L. Sager Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in honor of the firm's recruitment, retention, and promotion of women and minority lawyers. Arnold & Porter is the only law firm in the Mid-Atlantic region to be so honored in 2008.
2008 "50 Best Companies" by Conceive Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named to Conceive magazine's "50 Best Companies" list in its Spring 2008 issue. The firm was one of only seven companies on the list to earn a "best" rating for both fertility and adoption benefits.
2008 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine
This marks the sixth consecutive year Arnold & Porter has been on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list by FORTUNE magazine. Ranked No. 19, Arnold & Porter was the most highly placed law firm of the five firms that were ranked. Arnold & Porter was noted by FORTUNE for its paid maternity leave, profit-sharing plan for employees, and pro bono work. The FORTUNE list is regarded as the most authoritative of its kind, largely because two-thirds of an employer's score is based on a confidential survey of employees.
2007 "Law Firm of the Year" by the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC)
Arnold & Porter was named the 2007 "Law Firm of the Year" by the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC) for the second consecutive year at its 29th Annual Awards Celebration in Denver on May 20, 2008. Timothy Macdonald and Susan Cole were part of the team that received the "Individual/Team of the Year" award, which pays tribute to individuals whose commitment and service have strengthened the community. Additionally, Jerome DeHerrera, Stephanie Reedy, George Green, Brittany Kauffman, Thomas Stoever, Jeffrey Lewis and Angela Reyes were nominated for their work on various CLC projects, including Project Homeless Connect, Homeless ID Task Force, Legal Night, and the Taylor Ranch litigation. More than 70 percent of the lawyers in Arnold & Porter's Denver office worked on CLC matters during the past year.
2007 EPA's Green Power Leadership Club
Arnold & Porter was the only law firm in Washington, D.C. awarded with membership to the EPA's Green Power Leadership Club for 2007. This club is an elite group of companies from the EPA's Green Power Partnership. The more than 850 organizations in the Green Power Partnership are responsible for buying green power, which helps support the development of new renewable generation capacity nationwide while also helping to protect the environment. The members of the Leadership Club have purchased ten times the minimum requirements for the Green Power Partnership.
John Pickering Pro Bono Award 2007
Arnold & Porter LLP was the recipient of the John Pickering Pro Bono Award presented at the 2007 Pro Bono Institute Gala in New York City on November 6, 2007. The firm received this special honor for its achievements in the field of public service law. Chairman Tom Milch accepted the award on the Firm's behalf paying tribute to Arnold & Porter's key pro bono lawyers of today and yesterday. The award was named for John Pickering, a founder of Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, and considered one of the greatest advocates of pro bono over the past fifty years.
Michael Gerrard Receives 2007 Advocate Award
The Environmental Advocates of New York presented Michael Gerrard with the 2007 Advocate Award at a dinner on November 13, 2007. Mr. Gerrard was honored for his pro bono efforts, leadership in the private bar, and prolific legal scholarship. Mr. Gerrard is head of the firm's New York office and a partner in the Environmental group.
2007 "Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine
Arnold & Porter was named to the 2007 "Great Places to Work" list by Washingtonian magazine in its November 2007 issue. Arnold & Porter was one of six law firms on the list. Washingtonian magazine wrote, "If there is a firm with a heart, Arnold & Porter is the one. It provides long-term nursing care to retired employees, has a generous health plan, and was DC's first law firm to offer full-time on-site childcare." The firm was also noted for its commitment to pro bono work, adoption leave policy, and career-development program.
2007 Yale Law Women Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms
Arnold & Porter was named one of the Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms by Yale Law Women. This ranking was determined by the following factors: access to and use of maternity/paternity leave policies; emergency and on-site child care; part-and flex-time work schedules; health and other benefits for same- and opposite-sex domestic partners; ratios of women partners and associates; and billable hours requirements.
2008 "Corporate Equality Index" by the Human Rights Campaign
In the Human Rights Campaign's "Corporate Equality Index," Arnold & Porter was listed as one of only 30 law firms in the country with a rating of 100% in providing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) benefits and protections for employees.
2007 "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named one of the "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine. This marks the eighth year Arnold & Porter has received this honor.
2007 Empire State Counsel Honorees
Eleven Arnold & Porter lawyers were recognized by the New York State Bar Association Journal, in its February 2007 edition, as Empire State Counsel Honorees. These New York bar members have rendered at least 50 hours of pro bono service since the Empire State Counsel program began seven months ago. Arnold & Porter was recognized as one of only eight law firms in New York with 10 or more attorneys qualifying as Empire State Counsel.
2007 "100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces" Award by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ranked Arnold & Porter No. 36 in its 2007 “100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces” list. Arnold & Porter is one of four ranked companies in Washington, DC. The firm was selected based on its adoption benefits, which includes 12 weeks of paid leave and US$5,000 for financial assistance.
Pro Bono Service Award by World Organization for Human Rights USA
Arnold & Porter was singled out for its comprehensive pro bono initiatives involving the fight against the use of “secret evidence” to justify the imprisonment and torture of US citizens abroad.
2007 "Great Place to Work" Award by Great Place to Work Institute
Arnold & Porter is one of five organizations in the country to receive this honor and the only law firm. The firm was singled out for its inclusive and comprehensive diversity initiatives. The Great Place to Work Institute also implements the survey for FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.
2007 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine
This marks the fifth consecutive year Arnold & Porter has been on the “100 Best Companies to Work For” list by FORTUNE magazine. Ranked No. 26, Arnold & Porter is one of only five law firms in the country to make the list in 2007. The FORTUNE list is regarded as the most authoritative of its kind, largely because two-thirds of an employer's score is based on a confidential survey of employees. The firm also ranked fifth out of 90 for "Best Compensation for Salaried Employees" and eighth out of 25 for "Best Small-Sized Company," and was highlighted in the additional categories of "Unusual Perks," "Most Women" and "Most Diverse."
2007 "Corporate Equality Index" by the Human Rights Campaign
In the Human Rights Campaign's "Corporate Equality Index," Arnold & Porter was listed as one of only 12 law firms in the country with a rating of 100% in providing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) benefits and protections for employees.
2006 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine
This marks the fourth consecutive year Arnold & Porter has been on the “100 Best Companies to Work For” list by FORTUNE magazine. The firm was singled out for having "socially responsible lawyers" and for its significant contribution to public service. The FORTUNE list is regarded as the most authoritative of its kind, largely because two-thirds of an employer's score is based on a confidential survey of employees.
2006 "100 Best Companies," Working Mother Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named one of the "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine. This marks the seventh year Arnold & Porter has received this honor.
2006 "Best Companies for Working Families" Award
Arnold & Porter received the "Best Companies for Working Families" Award by Colorado Parent magazine. The firm is described as "having its priorities in order when it comes to supporting a balance between work and family responsibilities."
2006 "Law Firm of the Year" by the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC)
Arnold & Porter was named the 2006 "Law Firm of the Year" by the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC) at its 28th Annual Awards Celebration in Denver on May 22, 2007. Timothy Macdonald and David Gillilan received the "Community Contribution Award," which pays tribute to individuals whose commitment and service have strengthened the community. Additionally, Mr. Macdonald and James Scarboro were both nominated for the "Individual of the Year" award for their work on various CLC projects, including Project Homeless Connect, the Homeless ID Task Force, the Sentencing Reform Task Force, and the Colorado Innocence Project. More than 70 percent of the lawyers in Arnold & Porter's Denver office worked on CLC matters during the past year.
2005 Thomas L. Sager Award
Arnold & Porter’s New York office received the 2005 Thomas L. Sager Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in honor of the firm's recruitment, retention, and promotion of women and minority lawyers.
2005 "Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine
Arnold & Porter was named to the 2005 "Great Places to Work" list by Washingtonian magazine. Arnold & Porter was one of 55 organizations chosen because of the firm's interesting work, good benefits, collegial staff, flexibility, and employee development. Described as "the firm with a heart," the article also notes, "nothing it does is more impressive than its commitment to pro bono work." The firm was cited for generous health plan, career development assistance, on-site childcare center, and adoption leave policy.
2005 "100 Best Companies," Working Mother Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named one of the "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine. Arnold & Porter was the only law firm in the country to be honored for two consecutive years.
2005 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine
Arnold & Porter was named to the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list by FORTUNE magazine.
2004 "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother Magazine
Arnold & Porter was named one of the "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine. Arnold & Porter was the only law firm in the country to be honored.
2004 Outstanding Pro Bono Law Firm Award from the District of Columbia Employment Justice Center
Arnold & Porter received the 2004 Outstanding Pro Bono Law Firm Award from the District of Columbia Employment Justice Center.
2004 Thomas L. Sager Award
Arnold & Porter’s Washington, DC office received the 2004 Thomas L. Sager Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in honor of the firm's recruitment, retention, and promotion of minority lawyers.
2004 Constance L. Belfiore Quality of Life Award from the District of Columbia Bar Association
Arnold & Porter received the 2004 Constance L. Belfiore Quality of Life Award from the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, which recognized the firm for its family-friendly benefits and workplace policies.
2004 Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association (ABA)
In recognition of Arnold & Porter’s outstanding pro bono program, The American Bar Association honored the firm with its 2004 Pro Bono Publico Award. The firm, along with four individual lawyers nationwide, was recognized by ABA President Dennis W. Archer during their annual meeting in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Center. In announcing the award, ABA noted that Arnold & Porter "has committed itself to setting a national example of law firm excellence in providing pro bono legal services."
2004 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine
Arnold & Porter was named to the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list by FORTUNE magazine.
2004 Recognition by the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit
Arnold & Porter received the 2004 Recognition by the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit for Pro Bono Legal Services.
2003 Recognition by the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit
Arnold & Porter received the 2003 Recognition by the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit for Pro Bono Legal Services.
2003 Pro Bono Award from Legal Aid Society of New York
Arnold & Porter received a 2003 Pro Bono Award from Legal Aid Society of New York.
2003 Ally of Justice Award from the Human Rights Campaign
Arnold & Porter received the 2003 Ally of Justice Award from the Human Rights Campaign.
2003 Human Spirit Award from St. Christopher's, Inc.
Arnold & Porter received the 2003 Human Spirit Award from St. Christopher's, Inc., a New York nonprofit devoted to providing residential and non-residential options for families in crisis.
2003 Annual Public Service Award from the National Association for Poetry Therapy
Arnold & Porter received the 2003 Annual Public Service Award from the National Association for Poetry Therapy.
2003 Honor from the DC Circuit
Arnold & Porter was one of only eight law firms in Washington to receive the 2003 Honor from the DC Circuit.
2003 Thomas L. Sager Award
Arnold & Porter’s Washington, DC and New York offices received the 2003 Thomas L. Sager Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in honor of the firm's recruitment, retention, and promotion of minority lawyers.
2003 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine
2003 "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine.
2002 Pro Bono Award from The National Law Journal
Arnold & Porter received The National Law Journal’s 2002 Pro Bono Award.
2002 Pro Bono President's Award from the State Bar of California
Arnold & Porter received the 2002 Pro Bono President's Award from the State Bar of California.
2002 "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine
2002 "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine.
2002 Workplace Model of Excellence from the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
Arnold & Porter received the 2002 Workplace Model of Excellence from the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) for providing employees with on-site quality day care.
2002 Thomas L. Sager Award
Arnold & Porter received the 2002 Thomas L. Sager Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in honor of the firm's minority hiring record.
2002 DC Bar's Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year
Arnold & Porter was recognized as the 2002 DC Bar's Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Honorable Benjamin Aranda Outstanding Public Service Award
Los Angeles County Bar Association Honorable Benjamin Aranda Outstanding Public Service Award.
