GENERAL CATEGORIES:
Hall of Fame
The best of the best in corporate compliance, this category lists the attorneys that scored the highest in each of the nine criteria used in compiling the list (see Criteria, below). These attorneys have had long, successful careers in a number of different positions (government/in-house/compliance) and specialties.
Top Guns
Just below Hall of Fame, this category lists attorneys that have a wide range of experience and hold high scores in the majority of the nine criteria and are the leaders in the outside counsel legal community in assisting corporations in effectively handling corporate compliance issues.
Up and Comers /Rising Stars
This category lists the best and brightest in “up and coming” attorneys, generally younger than those who appear in the Hall of Fame and Top Gun categories. These rising stars have already firmly established themselves in the world of corporate compliance.
Government Stars
From the Department of Justice/United States Attorneys Office, to TARP, to the White House, this category lists the attorneys working in the U.S. federal government that are having the biggest impact on corporate compliance.
Top General Counsel
The top attorneys holding spots at the General Counsel (or equivalent) position within leading global companies that have successful lead their organizations in an ethical and compliant manner and/or responded successfully to a challenging legal/regulatory environment at their companies.
Top Ethics and Compliance Officers
Leading in-house Ethics and Compliance officers within global companies. These attorneys are using their positions to advance the cause of ethics and corporate compliance both inside and outside of their organizations.
SPECIALTY CATEGORIES:
The remaining attorneys are divided into the following specialty categories within the field of corporate compliance:
- Anti-Trust
- Securities
- FCPA
- Trade/Export Compliance
- Government Contracting
- Healthcare/Pharma
- Environmental
- Labor & Employment
- Data Privacy/Security
