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Irell & Manella
- Designation: Los Angeles
- Head Count: 171
- Gross Revenues: $244,000,000
- Revenue Per Lawyer: $1,425,000
- Profits Per Partner: $2,875,000
- Year Over Year Change: 8
Irell & Manella is a Los Angeles-based law firm. The firm ranked 113th on The American Lawyer's 2011 Am Law 200 rankings of firms based on revenue with $256,000,000 in gross annual revenue in 2010. With 184 attorneys, the firm placed 212th on the National Law Journal's 2011 NLJ 250 rankings of firms based on size. The firm divides its practice into two broad groups: litigation and transactions. Practice areas include alternative dispute resolution and arbitration; art; entertainment; intellectual property; insurance; real estate; and tax. In addition to its Century City headquarters, the firm has a second office in Newport Beach, California.
Firm Rankings
| Survey | Rank | Year Over Year Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am Law 100 | NR | N/A | Gross revenue |
| Am Law 200 | 121 | 8 | Gross revenue |
| NLJ 250 | 234 | 22 | Lawyer head count |
| The A-List | 44 | 10 | Overall excellence |
| Pro Bono Scorecard | 113 | 6 | Pro-bono commitment |
| Diversity Scorecard | 27 | 3 | Minority head count |
| Midlevel Associates Survey | 114 | 59 | Job satisfaction |
| Summer Associates Survey | 104 | 14 | Summer programs |
In the News
On Eve of Retrial, Brocade and A10 Settle
Vanessa Blum : The Recorder : May 20, 2013
After getting hit with a $112 million verdict in a trade secret case, A10 brought on Irell & Manella's Morgan Chu, whose team came to terms during jury selection Monday.
The Score: Robinson Bradshaw Gets Call for Project X
Brian Baxter : The Am Law Daily : May 10, 2013
The Southeastern Conference turned to Charlotte's Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson to advise on a sports network deal with ESPN; Rutgers replaces Cahill Gordon with Skadden for an internal probe of its embattled athletic program; a former Manatt partner counsels the first gay male athlete in a major U.S. professional sports league; and Katten Muchin gets involved in the bidding for the Sacramento Kings.
The 2013 IP Hot List
: The National Law Journal : May 7, 2013
These 20 law firms' cases often have billions at stake, and patents involving impressive advancements in science and technology, including groundbreaking pharmaceuticals; the contents of the food we put on our tables; and the ways we communicate with each other.
Irell & Manella
Zoe Tillman : The National Law Journal : May 6, 2013
THE 2013 IP HOT LIST
: The National Law Journal : May 6, 2013
On our second annual Intellectual Property Hot List, you'll find 20 law firms that have demonstrated creative, formidable talent in litigation, patent prosecution and deal-making.
In Second-Chance IP Trials, Counsel on Tight Leash
Vanessa Blum : The Recorder : May 3, 2013
U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh doesn't want the Apple/Samsung damages do-over to open any doors.
Conscientious Objector
Brian Zabcik : The American Lawyer : May 1, 2013
Ted Frank has made it his mission to challenge plaintiffs attorneys' fees in class action settlements.
Introducing 50 California Lawyers on the Fast Track
: The Recorder : April 19, 2013
Irell & Manella Spinoff Shows Rapid Growth in First Year
Leigh Jones : The National Law Journal : April 17, 2013
Goldberg, Lowenstein & Weatherwax, founded in Los Angeles one year ago by three partners from Irell & Manella, has since expanded to 25 lawyers in three locations.
Bingham Takes Five IP Partners From DLA
Julia Love : The Recorder : April 12, 2013
Bingham McCutchen has lured five IP litigation partners from DLA Piper in Los Angeles. Richard de Bodo will help lead Bingham's IP and life sciences practice groups and will be joined by Siegmund Gutman, Andrew Devkar, Olga Berson and Bruce Kuyper. The group is expected to bring some clients and matters with them from DLA Piper.
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