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Recognition & Rankings

General

The Midsize Hotlist

The National Law Journal
(June 2009)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was named to "The Midsize Hotlist" by The National Law Journal. The list includes 20 law firms located across the country that demonstrate exemplary innovation in practice management, fee arrangements, attorney recruitment and retention, and business development, especially in the face of current economic challenges.

Chambers USA Directory Firm and Lawyer Rankings

Chambers USA
(June 2009)		Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was ranked first in Minnesota for the category 'Litigation: General Commercial' and also ranked high in California for the category 'Litigation: Media & Entertainment.' Firm chairman Martin R. Lueck, and name partner Michael V. Ciresi and partner Ronald J. Schutz, shared the number one ranking as top Litigation: Intellectual Property practitioners in the state. Mr. Ciresi was also recognized in first place as a top Litigation: General Commercial attorney in the state. Also, Michael Plonsker, Yakub Hazzard, and Marcia Harris were recognized as top lawyers in the 'Litigation: Media & Entertainment' category.

"Go-To Law Firm"

Corporate Counsel
(2009)		Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was chosen as a "Go-To Law Firm" in a survey of the Top 500 U.S. Companies by Corporate Counsel magazine.

Law360


(2009)		Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is ranked in the top 5 list of general practice firms with the largest IP practice in the United States.

Who Represents Corporate America

Corporate Counsel
(August 2008)

Firm identified as counsel for 3M, Best Buy, and Honeywell.

Chambers USA Directory Firm and Lawyer Rankings

Chambers USA
(June 2008)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was ranked as a leading firm in Minnesota for the category 'Litigation: General Commercial.' Additionally, firm chairman Martin R. Lueck, and name partner Michael V. Ciresi and partner Ronald J. Schutz, shared the number one ranking as top Litigation: IP practitioners in the state. Mr. Ciresi was also recognized in first place as a top Litigation: General Commercial attorney in the state.

The BTI Client Service A-Team

(December 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was recognized for delivering superior client service.

The BTI Client Service All-Star Team

(November 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was recognized for delivering superior client service to Fortune 1000 clients.

The American Lawyer A-List

The American Lawyer
(July 2007)

The American Lawyer has named Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. to its A-List. The A-List is made up of the top 20 firms in the nation. Measurements included revenue per lawyer, pro bono, associate satisfaction, and diversity.

"Go-To Law Firm"

American Lawyer Media 
(June 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. has been named by American Lawyer Media as a "Go-To Law Firm" based on a national survey of General Counsel from leading financial services companies and the research and analysis of various public filings and resources. 

Chambers USA Directory Firm and Lawyer Rankings

Chambers USA
(June 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was ranked as a leading firm in Minnesota for the category 'Litigation: General Commercial.' Additionally, firm chairman Michael V. Ciresi and partners Ronald J. Schutz and Martin R. Lueck shared the number one ranking as top Litigation: IP practitioners in the state. Mr. Ciresi was also recognized in first place as a top Litigation: General Commercial attorney in the state. 

Area's Largest IP Law Firms in Massachusetts

(July 2006)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was listed Number 20 in the Boston Business Journal's "Area's Largest IP Law Firms."

Chambers USA Directory Firm and Lawyer Rankings

(May 2006)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was ranked first as a leading firm in Minnesota for the category 'Litigation: General Commercial.'  Additionally, firm chairman Michael V. Ciresi and partner Ronald J. Schutz shared the number one ranking as top Litigation: IP practitioners in the state.  Mr. Ciresi was also recognized in first place as a top Litigation: General Commercial attorney in the state and Martin R. Lueck shared second place in this category. 

Antitrust Litigation

(March 2006)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was ranked #2 by Competition Law360 based on the number of new antitrust litigation cases in 2005.

Top 100 Jury Verdicts of 2005

(February 2006)

TriStrata case is #64 in the National Law Journal's report on the top 100 jury verdicts of 2005.  

"Go-To Law Firm"

Corporate Counsel 
(January 2006)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was chosen as a "Go-To Law Firm" in a survey of the Top 500 U.S. Companies by Corporate Counsel magazine.  

The BTI Client Service A-Team

(January 2006)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was recognized for Superior Quality.

"Who Represents America's Biggest Companies?"

Corporate Counsel
(November 2005)		Corporate Counsel  magazine conducted a survey of America's biggest companies.  Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was identified as Primary Outside Counsel in Intellectual Property for General Mills, Inc. and Honeywell International Inc.

"Who Protects IP America?

IP Law & Business
(November 2005)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was listed as IP Litigation Counsel for General Mills Inc. and Honeywell Inc..

IP Law Bulletin Ranks Firm as one of the most Active Patent Litigation Firms

(October 2005)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was ranked #5 out of the top 25 most active patent litigation firms in the U.S. in 2005 as measured by the number of lawyers listed as counsel in federal dockets.

The American Lawyer A-List

The American Lawyer
(August 2004)

The American Lawyer has named Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. to its A-List. The A-List is made up of the top 20 firms in the nation. Measurements included revenue per lawyer, pro bono, associate satisfaction, and diversity.

BTI Client Service A-Team 2004

(January 2004)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. named to The BTI Client Service A-Team 2004 for delivering outstanding client service.   

"IP Litigation Department of the Year"


The American Lawyer and IP Law and Business (January 2004)		Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. named the "IP Litigation Department of the Year" stating "Robins, Kaplan knows how to win towering IP verdicts."

Who Represents America's Biggest Companies?

Corporate Counsel 
(November 2003)

Corporate Counsel magazine conducted a survey of America's biggest companies.  Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was identified as counsel for Best Buy Co., Inc. and General Mills, Inc. 

"Who Protects IP America?" 

IP Law & Business
(July 2003)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was listed as counsel for Best Buy Co., Inc. and General Mills, Inc.  

Swords & Shields

IP Law & Business
(May 2003)

This publication identified the firms that filed the most IP cases in 2002.  Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. ranked among the Top 41 firms listed.

Environmental

ABA-EPA Law Office Climate Challenge

(2008)

Firm's Minneapolis office named a Leader in the Green Power category and Partner in the Best Paper Practices category.

Green Power Partner Award

EPA
(2008)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. received the award for leadership in switching to renewable electricity.

Pro Bono

2009 Law Firm of the Year

Tubman
(October 2009)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is the recipient of the 2009 "Law Firm of the Year" award, presented by Tubman, a Minnesota nonprofit organization. The firm received this year's award for its leadership and contributions to Tubman's Pro Bono Safety Project, which provides quality pro bono legal representation to low-income victims of domestic violence seeking Orders for Protection (OFP) who need legal assistance.  

Professional Excellence Award

Minnesota State Bar Association (June 2009)

Attorneys from Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. received the "Professional Excellence Award" for their pro bono representation of survivors of the 35W Bridge Collapse.  To date, the firm's attorneys have contributed 10,842 hours representing survivors of the bridge collapse on a pro bono basis.

2008 Pro Bono


The American Lawyer
(July 2009)

The American Lawyer magazine ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. #12 nationally (for 2008) based on a pro bono score derived from a survey.  The score is based on the average number of pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed more than 20 hours of pro bono work.

2008 Law Firm of the Year

Chrysalis
(November 2008)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is the recipient of the 2008 "Law Firm of the Year" award from Chrysalis, a Minnesota nonprofit organization that serves women and girls by helping them build safe and healthy lives.  The firm received this year's award for its dedication to providing pro bono legal services to families in need of protection from domestic violence.

2008 Vault - Pro Bono

(August 2008)

Vault has ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Number 10  in the country for pro bono.

2007 Pro Bono


The American Lawyer
(July 2008)

The American Lawyer magazine ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. #9 nationally (for 2007) based on a pro bono score derived from a survey.  The score is based on the average number of pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed more than 20 hours of pro bono work.

2008 Volunteer Award

The Advocates for Human Rights
(March 2008)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. received The Advocates for Human Rights "2008 Volunteer Award" for its work involving state and social services programs for trafficking victims in Minnesota.

2006 Pro Bono

The American Lawyer 
(July 2007)

The American Lawyer magazine ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. #11 nationally (for 2006) based on a pro bono score derived from a survey.  The score is based on the average number of pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed more than 20 hours of pro bono work. 

Pro Bono Award

Minnesota Judicial Branch
(December 2006)

The Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court presented the firm with an award for its work on behalf of Guardians ad Litem. 

2005 Pro Bono

(July 2006)

The American Lawyer magazine ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P #11 nationally (for 2005) based on a pro bono score derived from a survey. The score is based on the average number of pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed more than 20 hours of pro bono work.

Pro Bono Award from Children's Law Center of Minnesota

(October 2005)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. received a Pro Bono Award from the Children's Law Center of Minnesota on October 6, 2005.  The mission of the Children's Law Center of Minnesota is to promote the rights and interests of Minnesota's children, especially children of color and children with disabilities, in the judicial, child welfare, health care and education systems. 

Pro Bono from Public Counsel Law Center

(June 2004)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. received a pro bono award from Public Counsel Law Center.  Two-thirds of the firm's Los Angeles office has volunteered as Public Counsel, working on several community programs to help protect access to justice.  

Volunteer Award from Minnesota Advocates

(June 2004)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was recognized for its advocacy efforts on behalf of asylum seekers and its longstanding commitment to making the justice system accessible to everyone. The firm has been instrumental in developing an Asylum Appeals Project designed to help deal with an influx of Board of Immigration Appeals cases into the federal appellate courts.

Diversity

2010 Corporate Equality Index

Human Rights Campaign Foundation
(September 2009)

Firm was rated at 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index for policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees.

Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity

Multicultural Law Magazine (August 2009)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. ranked #32 in Multicultural Law Magazine's 2009 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity.  The firm also ranked #9 in the Top 100 Law Firms for Women; #39 in the Top 50 Law Firms for Associates'; and #19 in the Top 25 Law Firms for African-Americans'. 

2009 Corporate Equality Index

Human Rights Campaign Foundation
(September 2008)

The firm was rated at 100 percent in the 2009 Corporate Equality Index for policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees.

Thomas L. Sager Award

Minority Corporate Counsel Association
(March 2008)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. has been honored with the Thomas L. Sager Award for demonstrating sustained commitment to improving the hiring, retention, and promotion of minority attorneys.

Diversity Scorecard

Minority Law Journal
(Summer 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. ranked #50 out of the nation's largest law firms by Minority Law Journal. 

Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity

Multicultural Law
(February 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. has been named to Multicultural Law's 2007 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity.  

Technology

"Who Protects Innovation in America 2008"

IP Law & Business
(November 2008)

 The publication identified 50 of the most innovative companies in the world.  Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. was identified as a law firm that does patent litigation for 3M and GE.

Most Innovative Use of Technology by a Law Firm 

Law Technology News
(January 2007) 

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. received an award in the "Most Innovative Use of Technology by a Law Firm" category for the firm's use of technology associated with our Courtroom and Trial Practice Center in Minneapolis.

BTI Tech-Savvy Team - 2003

(July 2003)

The BTI Consulting Group interviewed over 215 Global 1000 companies, asking them which law firm they felt were best at using technology in delivering their services.  Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.'s was named to the Tech-Savvy Team in 2003, ranking among the top firms.

Associates

The Associates Survey

The American Lawyer
(August 2009)

The American Lawyer magazine conducted a survey of mid-level associates which looked at twelve areas that contribute to job satisfaction.  The firm ranked 20th nationally. 

The Associates Survey

The American Lawyer
(August 2006)

The American Lawyer magazine conducted a survey of mid-level associates which looked at twelve areas that contribute to job satisfaction.  The firm ranked #12 nationally.

Associate Life

The American Lawyer
(November 2005)

The American Lawyer magazine conducted a survey of mid-level associates and summer associates.  The firm ranked #2 nationally of the firms that associates said offer the best technology training.

The Associates Survey

The American Lawyer
(October 2004)

The American Lawyer magazine conducted a survey of mid-level associates.  The firm ranked #6 nationally.

The Associates Survey

The American Lawyer 
(October 2003)

The American Lawyer magazine conducted a survey of mid-level associates.  The firm ranked the following:  #1 Minneapolis-based law firms, #3 The Best Work nationally, #7 The Top 10 Firms nationally (The Elite) 

Training

Vault - Formal Training

(August 2008)

Vault has ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Number 4 in the country for formal training.

Formal Training

National Jurist 
(November 2006)

The National Jurist ranks Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. in the Top 10 for law firm formal training.  

Vault - Formal Training

(June 2006)

Vault has ranked Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Number 10  in the country for formal training.

Marketing

Minnesota Legal Marketing Association

(November 2007)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.'s Red advertising campaign was awarded first place.

Platinum Internet Marketing Award

IMA
(2005-2006)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.'s Web site was ranked in the Top 10 in a review of the 250 largest U.S. law firm web sites for 2006-07.  The criteria included design, content, usability, interactivity and intangibles.

Platinum Internet Marketing Award

IMA
(June 2004)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.'s Web site was ranked in the Top 10 in a review of the 250 largest U.S. law firm web sites.  The criteria included design, content, usability, interactivity and intangibles.

Platinum Internet Marketing Award 

IMA
(February 2003)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.'s Web site was ranked in the Top 10 in a review of the 250 largest U.S. law firm web sites.  The criteria included design, content, usability, interactivity and intangibles.

* Past results are reported to provide the reader with an indication of the type of litigation in which we practice and do not and should not be construed to create an expectation of result in any other case as all cases are dependent upon their own unique fact situation and applicable law.

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