Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Headquarters Wells Fargo Tower
Los Angeles, California
No. of offices 18
No. of attorneys Approximately 1,200
Major practice areas General Practice
Key people Kenneth M. Doran, Managing Partner[1]
Revenue Increase US$1.47 billion (2014)[2]
Date founded 1890
Website
www.gibsondunn.com

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a global law firm, founded in Los Angeles in 1890. It has over 1,000 attorneys and 2,000 staff located in 18 offices around the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is best known for its litigation practice, and in 2012 was named as the top "Litigation Department of the Year" for an unprecedented second consecutive time by The American Lawyer. The firm won this honor again in 2016.[3] On the transactional side, the firm is particularly known for its land use and real estate practice.[4][5]

The American Lawyer ranks Gibson Dunn second among national law firms on the "A-List," which measures firms' ability to balance financial success with associate satisfaction, pro bono commitment, and diversity. The 2016 Vault Law Firm Rankings place Gibson Dunn as the number one law firm in Southern California and the top firm in the country for appellate litigation.[6]

Notable cases

Notable transactions

Political contributions

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Gibson Dunn was one of the top law firms contributing to federal candidates during the 2012 election cycle, donating $1.45 million, 55% to Democrats.[25] Since 1990, Gibson Dunn contributed $6.15 million to federal campaigns.[26]

Notable attorneys

References

  1. Kenneth M. Doran's firm profile
  2. AmLaw 100, the Early Numbers: Gibson Dunn
  3. http://www.americanlawyer.com/id=1202536262203/Meet-the-Winners-Litigation-Department-of-the-Year?slreturn=20160117223125
  4. http://www.gibsondunn.com/practices/pages/LND_detail.aspx
  5. http://www.law360.com/articles/502160/real-estate-group-of-the-year-gibson-dunn
  6. http://www.vault.com/company-profiles/law/gibson-dunn-crutcher-llp/company-rankings
  7. Gibson Dunn - Gibson Dunn Attorneys Argue Their 100th Case Before The U.S. Supreme Court
  8. "Judge Blocks Sales of Samsung Phone That Apple Says Infringes Patents". 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  9. Samsung to appeal US Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction after tablet ruled innocent [Update: Request filed], thenextweb.com, August 27, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  10. Diane Bartz (Oct 11, 2012). "U.S. court clears Samsung phone, setback for Apple". Reuters. Retrieved Oct 11, 2012.
  11. Gibson Dunn Goes Medieval on Facebook Plaintiff « Above the Law: A Legal Web Site – News, Commentary, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Cou...
  12. Litigation Department of the Year: Gibson Dunn - Law.com
  13. Chevron accuses Ecuadorean plaintiffs of extortion
  14. What Does Wal-Mart Ruling Mean For Class Actions? - Law Blog - WSJ
  15. Litigation Department of the Year: Gibson Dunn - Law.com
  16. AMD v. Intel
  17. ‘Bye, everybody, bye!’: An End in Sight for the Conan-Leno-NBC Debacle? « Above the Law: A Legal Web Site – News, Commentary, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, L...
  18. Viacom Taps Ted Olson for YouTube Appeal
  19. Stempel, Jonathan (March 18, 2014). "Google, Viacom settle landmark YouTube lawsuit". Reuters.
  20. "Hiring by Christie Suggests He May Be on the Defensive". New York Times. 16 January 2014.
  21. Porter, David (8 August 2016). "GWB Closure Defendants Want to Put Christie Lawyers on Stand". NBC 4 NY. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  22. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903596904576516403053718850.html
  23. Dealmakers of the Week:
    Barbara Becker of Gibson Dunn and Sarah Jones of Clifford Chance - AmericanLawyer.com
  24. Cleary, Gibson Dunn Slake M&A Thirst With $7.6 Billion Beer Deal
  25. "Lawyers & Lobbyists: Top Contributors to Federal Candidates, Parties, and Outside Groups". OpenSecrets.org. Center for Responsive Politics.
  26. "Organizations: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher". OpenSecrets.org. Center for Responsive Politics. Retrieved 9 June 2016.

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