Accolades

Husch Blackwell is regularly recognized by clients, peers, and professional and community organizations for the work we do. Listed below are accolades we have earned.
 

• Husch Blackwell received a rating of 90 percent in the 2012 Corporate Equality Index as part of a survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The firm’s high score reflects a commitment to equality for its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers.
   
• Husch Blackwell was named a 2012 Go-To Law Firm in the areas of litigation, intellectual property, and labor and employment law. 
   
• In the Benchmark Litigation 2012 edition, Husch Blackwell was named a "highly recommended" firm in Missouri, and a “recommended” firm in Colorado and Nebraska. Thirteen of our attorneys were named as "local litigation stars" or as "future stars."
   
• Best Lawyers selected 101 Husch Blackwell attorneys in its 2012 rankings as leaders in their respective areas of law, and named 12 Husch Blackwell attorneys "Lawyers of the Year." Additionally, Husch Blackwell earned National Tier 1 rankings in the U.S. News — Best Lawyers' 2011-2012 "Best Law Firms" survey in the areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action — Defendants and Litigation — Trusts & Estates. 
   
• Chambers USA 2011 America's Leading Lawyers for Business named 41 Husch Blackwell attorneys as leaders in their respective fields. The firm received a "Band 1" (highest ranking) designation in five practice areas. 
   
• The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) gave Husch Blackwell Top Honors in 2011, ranking the firm 18th nationwide with 46 AHLA members. In addition, Husch Blackwell boasts a first-place ranking in Missouri, with more AHLA members in the state than any other law firm.
   
• Intellectual Property Today ranked Husch Blackwell as one of the Top Trademark firms in the United States. We ranked 8th among 140 firms and individuals in 2011. 
   
• In regional 2011 Super Lawyers rankings, 71 Husch Blackwell attorneys were named in the rankings and 25 were named as Rising Stars.
   
• Corporate Counsel magazine and ALM Media named Husch Blackwell as one of the "Busiest Firms Overall in Patent Litigation" for 2010. We ranked 35th in ALM's annual Patent Litigation Survey, based on the number of patent litigation cases tried in district courts. 
   
• The Center for Women in Transition presented Husch Blackwell with the 2011 Outstanding Community Partner award for our long-term pro bono support.
   
• Memphis Area Legal Services named Husch Blackwell a 2010 Difference Maker in their annual Campaign for Equal Justice for supporting their mission to provide excellence in legal advocacy to those in need.
   
• Legal Aid of East Tennessee named Husch Blackwell the 2010 "Pro Bono Firm of the Year" for our commitment to representing clients in pro bono cases, and supporting local efforts and pro bono initiatives.
   
• The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis cited Husch Blackwell for a 2010 Community Awareness Award for our work in the areas of Diversity Recruiting and Pro Bono.
   
• Legal Services of Eastern Missouri presented Husch Blackwell with the Gerald R. Ortbals Outstanding Law Firm Award in 2010 for its "significant contributions to the community through providing pro bono work." The firm also received the Equal Justice Award in 2009 for providing "high quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in Eastern Missouri."