Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work in Greater Washington.  In May 2008, Dickstein Shapiro was recognized as one of Washington DC’s “Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal, marking the third year that the Firm received this recognition. Dickstein Shapiro was chosen from hundreds of metro-area nominees based on its collaborative atmosphere, positive work environment, and outstanding benefits. The list is compiled from surveys of hundreds of companies, employees, and recruiters about benefits, professional development, turnover rates, and diversity, among other categories.

Washingtonian Great Places to Work. Washingtonian magazine recognized Dickstein Shapiro LLP in October 2007 as a “Great Place to Work.“ The Firm was chosen from more than 225 nominees for its interesting work, good pay and benefits, collegial staff, employee development programs, and flexibility. Significantly, the Firm has been endorsed as a “Great Place to Work” in each biennial edition of the list since its first publication in 1999.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2008 Corporate Equality Index. In September 2007, Dickstein Shapiro was named one of the best places to work in the United States for equality with respect to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people, in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2008 Corporate Equality Index. The Firm was one of only six Washington, DC-based businesses to score a 100 percent rating.

Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC 2007 Best Law Firms for Women. Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC recognized Dickstein Shapiro in August 2007 as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women.” This prestigious list honors 50 firms that have a demonstrated commitment to the retention and advancement of women in the legal industry.

The American Lawyer’s 2007 Associates Survey. In The American Lawyer’s Associates Survey, released in August 2007, Dickstein Shapiro was ranked the number one firm overall, as well as the number one firm in both Washington, DC and New York City. This annual survey is based on 12 areas of job satisfaction, and midlevel associates nationwide are surveyed on topics such as relations with partners, the interest and satisfaction of the work, training and guidance, and the openness of management. In 2006, the Firm was ranked third overall.

The American Lawyer’s 2006 Summer Associates Survey. In The American Lawyer’s Summer Associates Survey, released in November 2006, Dickstein Shapiro is ranked the number six law firm nationally (out of 172 firms), the number two firm in Washington, DC, and the number eleven firm in New York City. The American Lawyer credits Dickstein Shapiro’s high ranking on the Summer Associates Survey to the Firm’s midlevel associate satisfaction. The survey ranks firms on nine areas of job satisfaction, including the difficulty and interest level of the work, the amount of interaction with partners, and the overall impressions of the firm.

The American Lawyer’s A-List. Dickstein Shapiro was ranked the number 10 law firm in the country by The American Lawyer in its 2006 “A-List,” which also ranked the Firm as the top DC-based law firm. The American Lawyer cited the Firm’s high-profile case wins, commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and happy associates (Dickstein Shapiro had the highest associate satisfaction score nationwide) as the impetus behind Dickstein Shapiro’s prominent placement on the “A-List.”

Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s Thomas L. Sager Award. In June 2006, Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) Thomas L. Sager Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region, based on its significant accomplishments in and solid commitment to diversity. The MCCA honored Dickstein Shapiro as the top law firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region alongside three global corporations at its regional awards ceremony, and said the Firm “is a living commitment to diversity in a way that all of us can learn from.” Dickstein Shapiro’s top-notch legal service combined with its philosophy to embrace diversity secured the Firm’s place as one of the five most highly regarded law firms in the country.

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee Vincent E. Reed Award. In June 2006, Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the Vincent E. Reed Award by The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs for its ongoing work with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The award recognizes the Firm’s pro bono services and its commitment to public education.

Judicial Pro Bono Recognition Breakfast. Dickstein Shapiro was one of only 12 law firms in Washington, DC invited to attend the prestigious “40 at 50” Judicial Pro Bono Recognition Breakfast, which included only those law firms which had at least 40 percent of all attorneys performing a minimum of 50 hours of pro bono legal services work.

The National Association of Women Lawyers President’s (NAWL) Award. At the Annual NAWL Installation and Awards Luncheon in Washington, DC on August 10, 2002, Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the President’s Award to recognize the Firm’s strong record of support for the advancement of women in the law.

The Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s Constance L. Belfiore Quality of Life Award. The award is presented annually by the Bar Association in furtherance of its belief “that quality of life is an important issue which, if fostered, will produce more loyal, productive, and market competitive lawyers and staff.” The award was presented to the Firm at the Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s 128th Annual Banquet on December 4, 1999.