Best Lawyers in America has recognized 39 Irell & Manella LLP attorneys in its 2009 edition.  Irell attorneys were given recognition in 16 different practice areas.  The Best Lawyers list is based on more than two million evaluations by attorneys nationwide. 

49 Irell attorneys were named Southern California Super Lawyers for 2009, also in 16 different practice areas.  The Super Lawyers list is compiled by nominations, peer evaluations and independent research. 

The Super Lawyers listing gave special recognition to the following attorneys:

            Morgan Chu – Top 10 in Southern California

            Brian Hennigan – Top 100 in Southern California

            Andra Greene – Top 50 in Orange County

            Marc Maister  – Top 50 in Orange County

            Layn Phillips – Top 50 in Orange County

            Rick Sherman – Top 50 in Orange County

            Christine Byrd  – Top 50 Women in Southern California

            Jane Shay Wald  –  Top 50 Women in Southern California