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08.15.19

Best Lawyers in America Names 64 Manatt Attorneys to 2020 List

Sixty-four Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2020 edition of the Best Lawyers in America report, which recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers each year based on a national peer-review survey.     Five attorneys were also named “Lawyer of the Year” in this ...


06.19.19

Kelly Provides Insight on #MeToo Movement and Its Impact on Sexual Harassment Claims

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the employment and labor group, appeared on the first episode of the Real Washington podcast to speak about the #MeToo movement and incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace.


04.25.19

Chambers USA Ranks Manatt Lawyers, Practices in 2019 Guide

Nine Manatt practices and 24 lawyers were named to Chambers USA’s 2019 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. Manatt Health leader William Bernstein received a Band 1 ranking for Healthcare—New York for the ninth consecutive year, and Manatt Entertainment ...


04.05.19

Manatt Attorneys Named to 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Twelve Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, released by the District of Columbia Courts.  


08.15.18

64 Manatt Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America List

Sixty-four Manatt partners have been named to Best Lawyers’ 2019 list of the Best Lawyers in America. This annual recognition of prominent lawyers is determined by an in-depth, national peer-review survey.


08.13.18

Deborah Kelly: DC Bar Spotlight

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was interviewed by DC Bar for an article on her background and the trajectory of her career.


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 ...


03.14.18

How a Backlash Could Hurt Workplace Discrimination Strides

Brink interviewed Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s  employment and labor practice, in an article that explores how to define workplace harassment.Kelly acknowledged that the reawakened attention to sexual harassment is to be applauded, but that a backlash could wipe ...


02.21.18

Do ‘Gag Rules’ Help or Hinder Sexual Assault Investigations?

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Law.com for an article featuring highlights in the employment law industry.Kelly explained that contrary to what people might conclude from recent coverage of sexual harassment complaints, a gag ...


01.05.18

Priorities for CEOs, Boards Amid #MeToo

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Forbes for an article discussing priorities for CEOs and board members surrounding the #MeToo movement and the overall gender-equity public discussion. One priority, according to the ...