Recognition

Firm Highlights

2024 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers

25 National and 134 Metro Rankings

2023 Chambers USA Guide

51 Attorneys and 17 Departments Ranked

2024 Ranked Among “Best Law Firms in Texas” – Vault.com


2023 Ranked No. 143 in The Global 200 – ALM Global


2023 Ranked No. 106 in Am Law 200 – The American Lawyer


2023 Ranked No. 114 in NLJ 500 – National Law Journal


2024 Ranked Largest Law Firm in Austin – Austin Business Journal


2024 Ranked 3rd Largest Law Firm, 2nd Largest by Women Partners – San Antonio Business Journal


2023 Ranked 3rd Largest North Texas Law FirmDallas Business Journal

2023 Ranked 2nd Largest Real Estate Law FirmHouston Business Journal


2021 Scored “Very Good” in Leopard Top 250 – Leopard Solutions


2020 Ranked 2nd Largest Law Firm in TexasThe Texas Lawbook


2020 Ranked 10th Largest Law Firm in Houston – Houston Chronicle


2019 America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law FirmsForbes

Diversity Awards

2022-2023 Mansfield Certification – Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule


2023 Top Performer – Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (also in 2016, 2017, and 2020)


2023 Corporate Unity – Legacy Award – Project Unity


2023 Diversity Leadership Award – PracticePro


2023 Named “Excellent Performer” for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Chambers Associate


2023 Ranked 13th Top US Law Firm for Racial and Ethnic Diversity – Vault Rankings


2022 Compass Award – Leadership Council on Legal Diversity


2021 “Tipping the Scales” – Diversity & Flexibility Alliance


2012-2020 ‘A’ Grade in the Law Firm Diversity Report Card – Austin Law Firm Diversity Report Card Committee


2020 Top Performer – Leadership Council on Legal Diversity


Law360 Diversity Snapshot: Top 30 for Firms with 251-500 AttorneysLaw360


2020 Ranked Top 100 in Diversity Scorecard – The American Lawyer (also in 2018 and 2019)


2019 Diversity Champion Award – University of Houston Pre-Law Pipeline Program


2016 Do Good, Do Well – Minority Corporate Counsel Association

 

Diversity & Inclusion Report 2022

At Jackson Walker, we foster diversity by promoting a culture in which all individuals can excel. Our Diversity Committee, made up of lawyers and staff, directs our goals and provides recommendations to improve our diverse workplace.

Client Service Awards

2024 BTI Intimidating Opponent – BTI Consulting Group, “Most Feared in Litigation”

2023 BTI Awesome Opponent – BTI Consulting Group, “Most Feared in Litigation”

2015, 2017-2020 BTI Client Service A-Team – BTI Consulting Group

2015-2019 BTI Brand Elite: Client Perceptions of the Best Branded Law Firms – BTI Consulting Group

2018 BTI Legal Mover & Shaker – BTI Consulting Group

2018 Law Firms by Pro Bono Hours List – San Antonio Business Journal

2017 Corporate Community Service Award – San Antonio Bar Association

2017 BTI Leading Collaboration Award – BTI Consulting Group

2015, 2017 BTI Client Service All Stars – BTI Consulting Group

Practice Recognitions

2024 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 25 practice areas and regionally in 134 practice areas


2021-2024 “Most Feared in Litigation” – BTI Consulting Group


2023 Chambers Guides – 17 ranked departments (including 2 ranked in USA – Nationwide), 51 attorneys recognized in USA and Global Guides, and ranked in High Net Worth Guide, USA – Nationwide, for Family Offices & Funds Structuring


2021-2023 Texas Lobby Power RankingsCapitol Inside


2023 “Best Law Firms”U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 24 practice areas and regionally in 121 practice areas


2022 Chambers Guides – 16 ranked departments (including 1 USA – Nationwide ranking and 15 Texas and local rankings), 48 attorneys recognized in USA and Global Guides


2022 “Best Law Firms” – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 25 practice areas and regionally in 114 practice areas


2021 Chambers Guides – 14 ranked departments (including 1 USA – Nationwide ranking and 13 Texas and local rankings), 40 attorneys recognized in USA and Global Guides


2021 “Best Law Firms”U.S. News – Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 25 practice areas and regionally in 100 practice areas


2021 Top Ranked Real Estate Law Firm in Austin, Dallas, and Houston – Texas Lawyer


2021 Top Ranked Labor & Employment Law Firm in Austin, Dallas, and Houston – Texas Lawyer


2018-2021 Top Outside Energy CounselAbove the Law


2020 “Best Law Firms”U.S. News and Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 27 practice areas and regionally in 101 practice areas


2020 Chambers USA Guide – Ranked in Texas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/M&A, Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity), Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, Real Estate, and Real Estate: Zoning / Land Use


2020 Ranked First in “Best Of” list for Real Estate in Austin, Dallas, and Houston – Texas Lawyer


2020 Highest Number of Complex Corporate Bankruptcies Handled by Texas Lawyers – The Texas Lawbook


2019 “Leading Real Estate Firms” – Commercial Property Executive – Ranked No. 18 among the nation’s top real estate law firms


2019 America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms – Forbes – One of the Most Recommended Firms in Bankruptcy


2019 Finalist for Texas Bankruptcy Firm of the Year – Chambers USA 2019 Awards

2019 Chambers USA Guide – Ranked in Texas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/M&A, Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity), Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate – Recognized Practitioner (Texas): Technology: Corporate & Commercial


2019 “Best Law Firms”U.S. News and Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 27 practice areas and regionally in 96 practice areas


2019 Largest San Antonio Energy Law Firms ListSan Antonio Business Journal


2018 Best Firm to Help Finance Your Next Energy Project – Lake Whillans Litigation Finance’s “Go-To Firms of the Energy Industry” in Above the Law


2018 Chambers USA Guide – Ranked in Texas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/M&A, Energy: State Regulatory and Litigation (Electricity), Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, Real Estate – Recognized Practitioner: Investment Funds (Nationwide), Technology (Texas)


2018 “Best Law Firms” – U.S. News and Best Lawyers – Ranked nationally in 26 practice areas


2018 Landmark AwardsHouston Business Journal – Winner: Project Lease


2018 M&A Deal Count By Law Firms list – The Texas Lawbook


2018 Largest San Antonio Energy Law Firms List – San Antonio Business Journal


2018 BTI Litigation Powerhouses – BTI Consulting Group – IP Litigation, Class Actions, Complex Employment Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Everyday Employment Litigation, and Everyday Commercial Litigation Honor Rolls


2017 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards – The M&A Advisor – Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($25MM to $50MM)


2017 Largest Houston-Area Corporate Firms List– Houston Business Journal


2017 Fastest Growing Private Companies List – San Antonio Business Journal


2017 BTI Litigation Powerhouses: Routine Commercial and Employment Litigation – BTI Consulting Group


2017 Top Energy Law Firms List – San Antonio Business Journal


2017 Global 200 Real Estate Report – The Lawyer


2017 Energy Deal of the Year (Over $1B), Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (Over $1B), and Divestiture Deal of the Year (Over $50MM to $100MM) at the 11th Annual Turnaround Awards – The M&A Advisor


2017 Finalist for Litigation Department of the Year – Texas Lawyer

Attorney Recognitions

2024 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

  • 287 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers
  • 12 attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”
  • 80 attorneys named “Ones to Watch”

2024 500 Corporate Employment LawyersLawdragon


2023 Chambers USA and Global Guides – Chambers & Partners

  • 51 attorneys recognized

2023 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

  • 214 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers
  • 11 attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”
  • 41 attorneys named “Ones to Watch”

2023 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2023 500 Leading Litigators in AmericaLawdragon

2023 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2023 Best S.A. Lawyers – S.A. Scene magazine


2022 Chambers USA and Global Guides – Chambers & Partners

  • 48 attorneys recognized

2022 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

  • 178 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers
  • Eight attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”
  • 31 attorneys named “Ones to Watch”

2022 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2022 Leading Bankruptcy and Restructuring LawyersLawdragon

2022 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment LawyersLawdragon

2022 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2022 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2022 Best S.A. LawyersS.A. Scene magazine


2021 Chambers USA and Global Guides – Chambers & Partners

  • 40 attorneys recognized

2021 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

  • 164 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers
  • Nine attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”
  • 25 attorneys named “Ones to Watch”

2021 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2021 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2021 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2021 Best S.A. LawyersS.A. Scene magazine

2020 Chambers USA and Global Guides – Chambers & Partners

  • 30 attorneys recognized

2020 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

  • 109 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers
  • Eight attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”

2020 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2020 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2020 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2020 Best S.A. LawyersS.A. Scene magazine

2020 Top Attorneys360 West Magazine


2019 Chambers USA and Global Guides – Chambers & Partners

2019 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

2019 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2019 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2019 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2019 Best S.A. LawyersS.A. Scene magazine


2018 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

2018 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

2018 Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation

2018 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2018 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2018 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2018 Top LawyersHoustonia

2018 Top Attorneys360 West Magazine


2017 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

2017 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

2017 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2017 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2017 Best Lawyers Under 40D Magazine

2017 Fort Worth Top AttorneysFort Worth, Texas magazine

2017 Top LawyersHoustonia


2016 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

2016 Best Lawyers in America – Woodward/White, Inc.

2016 Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters

2016 Super Lawyers – Rising StarsThomson Reuters

2016 Best Lawyers in DallasD Magazine

2016 Fort Worth Top AttorneysFort Worth, Texas magazine