Bancroft was recognized by Above the Law as the “Top Litigation Firm by Law School Pedigree” in 2015. Bancroft stood atop the list of 48 litigation boutiques and larger firms that classify a majority of their attorneys as litigators.
On February 17, 2015, the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York granted Bancroft’s motion to terminate the consent decree that has governed the affairs of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters since 1989.
After “another stunning year,” Legal 500 recognized Bancroft as the 2014 “Supreme Court and Appellate Team of the Year.”
Bancroft partners Paul D. Clement and Viet D. Dinh were again named to the 2015 Washington, D.C. “Super Lawyers” list, while Bancroft partner George W. Hicks, Jr. was named to the Appellate practice area list.
Surrounded by friends, rivals, judges, family and even some clients, Bancroft partner Paul Clement celebrated an enviable milestone Wednesday night: his 75th oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bancroft partner Erin Murphy was named to the 2014 “D.C.’s Rising Stars” list. Ms. Murphy was singled out for her victory in McCutcheon, as well as her work in Aereo and Bond.
Bancroft was named one of the best appellate law firms by Chambers & Partners. Highlighting the firm’s “strong reputation for handling high-profile matters,” the award focuses on Bancroft’s success in American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby.
Bancroft partner George W. Hicks, Jr. was named to the 2014 Washington, D.C. “Super Lawyers” list. Hicks was has been named to the 2014 “Rising Stars” list in the area of Appellate law. The lists are formulated based on peer nominations and evaluations of professional achievement.
Law360 applauded Bancroft for its impressive 5-1 record before the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2013 term.
Bancroft partner Erin Murphy was featured in a National Law Journal piece on first-time advocates before the Supreme Court during its last term.