The Best Lawyers in America 2008 lists 37 Irell & Manella LLP lawyers in 19 practice areas as "Best Lawyers."  Irell has more lawyers listed in Best Lawyers than any other firm in Los Angeles and more lawyers listed in Best Lawyers than any other firm in Newport Beach.  This gives both Irell offices a #1 ranking from Best Lawyers.  Irell managing partner David Siegel commented: "We have never sought to be the largest law firm in the U.S. but have always worked to be among the best.  The #1 ranking for both of our offices is the result of years of professional accomplishment and hard work by our lawyers across many different practice areas. We congratulate those named to the list for the well-deserved recognition they have received from their colleagues in the legal community." Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys in United States. It is based on more than two million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.