U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers
Shook was awarded three national Tier 1 rankings - in Patent Law, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action - Defendants. Overall, the firm received 19 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings; Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Philadelphia and San Francisco offices received Tier 1 rankings in one or more areas. (2020)
Chambers UK
Shook London has again been ranked Band 3 for Product Liability defense, and two partners received individual rankings as "Notable Practitioners." (2020)
Legal 500 UK
The Legal 500 ranked Shook London among the UK's top 10 firms for its Product Liability - Defendant practice, ranking it Band 2 for the second consecutive year. (2020)
BTI Consulting - Litigation Outlook 2020
BTI named Shook a "Product Liability Powerhouse," one of only two firms in the U.S. to receive this ranking. Shook also was named a "Standout" in two areas: Commercial Litigation and Complex Commercial Litigation. The firm also was named to BTI's "Honor Roll" in Class Action Litigation. Our attorneys also have been recognized as "Client Service All-Stars." (2020)
Managing Intellectual Property "IP Stars"
Managing Intellectual Property recognized seven Shook partners as "IP Stars" in areas that include patent litigation, copyright law and counseling. (2019)
Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters recognizes both established attorneys and “Rising Stars” each year in various state and regional editions of Super Lawyers. (2020)
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity honored Shook with its 2019 Compass Award, given to law firms that demonstrate commitment to building diverse organizations. (2019)
LMG Life Sciences
LMG rated Shook's Product Liability Practice "highly recommended," describing the firm as "without a doubt, the best team of life sciences product liability attorneys in the United States for the last several years." Four partners earned individual recognition for Non-IP Litigation and Enforcement. (2019)
Who's Who Legal - 2019 Product Liability Defense Firm of the Year
For the 15th consecutive year, Who's Who Legal - The International Who's Who of Business has named Shook, Hardy & Bacon its Product Liability Defense Firm of the Year. Individual attorneys also were recognized for their preeminence in the field, along with partners who were honored for excellence in Environmental, Thought Leaders, Labor Employment & Benefits, and E-Discovery categories. (2019)
Working Mother Best Law Firms For Women
For the eighth time, Working Mother Magazine named Shook to its list of the 60 Best Law Firms for Women. (2019)
The magazine noted Shook’s inaugural “Diversity Sponsor Award” created by the firm’s Junior Women’s Management Council. The firm recognizes an attorney who mentors women and diverse attorneys by providing opportunities for growth, leadership, advancement and visibility. In 2019, Partner Adrienne Byard received this honor.
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
Shook was named to the IAM Patent 1000 for individual and firm excellence in patent prosecution and transactions; two partners also received individual rankings on the list. (2019)
WILEF 2020 Gold Standard Certification
For the 10th consecutive year, The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) awarded Shook Gold Standard Certification in recognition of the number of women equity partners, the number of women in firm leadership positions, and the number of women among the ranks of the most highly compensated partners. (2020)
Law360 - Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys
In its annual "Glass Ceiling Report," Law360 named Shook one of "The Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys," ranking the firm fourth among more than 300 firms nationwide with 300-599 attorneys. Shook also was named a "Ceiling Smasher" in recognition of the number of women at the firm who are equity partners; Shook was ranked seventh among surveyed firms with 300-599 attorneys. (2019)
The Legal 500 United States
The Legal 500 ranks Shook among the top firms in the U.S. in three categories of "Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Actions": Toxic Tort - Defense, Consumer Products, and Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. For the first time in 2019, Shook also was ranked for its eDiscovery and Cyber Law practices. Four partners also were ranked as "Leading Lawyers.” (2019)
Chambers USA
Chambers awarded Shook its highest ranking, USA-Nationwide, Band 1, for Product Liability & Mass Torts. The firm also earned regional Band 1 rankings in Litigation: General Commercial, and Environment. Individual attorneys are nationally ranked in Product Liability & Mass Torts; Product Liability: Consumer Class Action; Product Liability: Tobacco; Litigation: Trial Lawyers; Litigation: E-Discovery; and Privacy & Data Security. Our attorneys received regional rankings in the above areas as well as Insurance: Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property; and Labor & Employment. (2019)
JD Supra Readers Choice Awards
For the third consecutive year, Shook was named the "Top Firm for Food & Beverage" for its Food and Beverage Litigation Update, a weekly newsletter covering industry trends, regulatory and legislative news and litigation. In addition, three Shook partners tied as the top authors in the Food and Beverage category, their legal writing ranked as the most read and responded to on the topic. (2020)
Human Rights Campaign
For the 12th consecutive year, Shook earned a 100 percent score on the Corporate Equality Index, the highest rating for LGBTQ equality in the workplace. (2020).
Martindale-Hubbell
Benchmark Litigation
Shook’s Product Liability practice is ranked in Tier 1 of firms nationwide. (2019)
Vault “Best Law Firms”
Vault has again recognized Shook as one of the top 25 law firms in the nation for Diversity + Inclusion; the rankings are based on surveys from past summer associates. (2020)
GlaxoSmithKline
Litigation attorneys at GlaxoSmithKline awarded Shook the pharmaceutical company's 2018 Inclusion and Diversity Award for the firm's commitment to diversity internally and externally, including developing diverse litigation teams to work with clients. (2018)
Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Corporate Counsel In-House Innovator Award
The Best Lawyers in America Lawyers of the Year
Minority Corporate Counsel Association George B. Vashon Innovator Award
MCCA honored Shook with the Vashon Innovator Award, which recognizes law firms that lead the way in best practices to assist diverse attorneys in professional development. (2018)
Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award, Public Policy Liability Law Firm of the Year
The firm’s Public Policy group, in Shook Washington, D.C., was the Editors’ Choice Winner of the award. (2018)
Association of Fundraising Professionals “Business Philanthropist of the Year”
The AFP’s Mid-America Chapter selected Shook after Legal Aid of Western Missouri nominated the firm for its mission of providing legal counsel in need. (2017)
BTI Consulting Group A-Team
The American Lawyer | Litigation Product Liability Finalist
Named a finalist for The American Lawyer’s Product Liability Department of the Year award. Shook won the award in 2008 and 2012, and was a finalist in 2010. (2016)
Law360 Practice Group of the Year
Law360 named Shook one of the top firms in the country for “securing tremendous results in complicated litigation” in the Product Liability category. (2016)
Nationwide, Shook was ranked in the top 40 best places to work nationwide by summer and mid-level associates. (2015)
Association of Corporate Counsel Value Champion
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) honored Shook and its client TC Energy for developing a collaborative and systematic business model to improve legal outcomes, reduce costs, decrease case variation and improve efficiency of legal services. Shook also won the award for its work with client the Heico Companies in 2015, for multidistrict fuel litigation in 2013, and for its work with client Tyco International in 2012. (2020)
Law360 Largest Product Liability Practice
Shook’s Product Liability practice was ranked first among law firms with the most product liability partners worldwide. (2015)
The Coca-Cola Company
Shook is a three-time winner of The Coca-Cola Company’s “Living the Values” award for demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity, receiving the award in 2008, 2013 and 2015. (2015)
ISO 27001 Certification
The Legal 500 United States
The Legal 500 ranks Shook among the top firms in the U.S. in the areas of Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action litigation, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Automotive/Transport and Toxic Tort. Three attorneys–in consumer products and toxic tort categories–were honored as “Leading Lawyers.” (2018)
The Legal 500 United States
The Legal 500 ranks Shook among the top firms in the U.S. in the areas of Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action litigation, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Automotive/Transport and Toxic Tort. Three attorneys–in consumer products and toxic tort categories–were honored as “Leading Lawyers.” (2018)
The Legal 500 United States
The Legal 500 ranks Shook among the top firms in the U.S. in the areas of Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action litigation, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Automotive/Transport and Toxic Tort. Three attorneys–in consumer products and toxic tort categories–were honored as “Leading Lawyers.” (2018)