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09.29.21

Manatt Adds Antitrust Litigator to Growing Roster of Chicago-Based Professionals

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, announced today that antitrust and litigation Partner Stephen D. Libowsky has joined the firm in its Chicago office. A trusted business advisor with experience across a wide range of industries, Libowsky guides clients through the complexities of antitrust and ...


03.15.20

A Message From Our CEO on COVID-19

The uncertainty of the past several weeks has clarified what is most important—the well-being and safety of our families, colleagues and communities.


07.01.19

Manatt’s Donna Wilson Assumes Position of CEO and Managing Partner

Manatt is thrilled to announce that Donna L. Wilson has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Partner and Managing Partner. Elected to the role last June, Wilson succeeds Bill Quicksilver, who will now transition to CEO and Managing Partner Emeritus after leading the firm since ...


04.01.19

Google Assistant Search Feature Presents Advertising Challenges

Manatt’s Richard Lawson, a partner in the consumer protection, advertising and competition group, spoke to Reuters about the advertising challenges presented by Google Assistant’s search function.


05.03.18

Manatt Practices Rank in 2018 Chambers USA Guide

Chambers USA announced that it has ranked nine Manatt practices and 23 lawyers in its 2018 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. In addition to the rankings, Manatt is a recognized practitioner in four areas, including Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance ...


07.27.17

Manatt Named to American Lawyer’s A-List Top 20

Manatt has been named to The American Lawyer’s “A-List” ranking of the top 20 law firms in the nation for 2017.   The A-List rankings, which The American Lawyer says include “the most elite law firms in America,” are based on results in five areas: revenue per ...


11.02.15

Practices Ranked Among Top in Nation by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings, with Manatt earning seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the sixth edition. In addition, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in ...


10.30.15

NY Community, Astoria Deal Likely to Face Scrutiny

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on New York Community's purchase of Astoria Financial.American Banker reports that the acquisition is expected to be completed by December 2016. Insiders ...


03.05.15

SolarCity's AZ Utility Suit Puts Pressure on Others

Law360 interviewed Manatt's David Huard, co-chair of the firm's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources practice, for an article on SolarCity Corp.'s recent suit accusing an Arizona utility of imposing surcharges on rooftop solar in order to maintain its monopoly over retail ...


11.03.14

U.S. News Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings, with Manatt scoring seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the fifth edition. In addition, the firm has been named "Law Firm of the Year" in Advertising ...