Recognition

Rankings

Miles & Stockbridge has a long tradition of sophisticated legal practice in an informal, friendly atmosphere. The high morale and unusual degree of personal satisfaction experienced by our lawyers arises from our client-centered approach to lawyering that teaches personal responsibility for clients. Enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie pervade the firm. Our firm values family and desires that all our lawyers maintain an appropriate work-life balance. Our firm has received consistently high marks as an overall place to work in The American Lawyer Surveys of Midlevel and Summer Associates of major law firms. Our midlevel lawyers and our summer associates have given us top rankings in categories such as: training and guidance; opportunities to work with partners; confidence in the firm's leadership; collegiality; family-friendliness; and dedication to diversity. We also rank among the Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity and for Women by American Lawyer's MultiCultural Law Magazine. These results reflect the contributions that all our colleagues make to our firm's culture and to our commitment to excellence in client service. Below are our recent American Lawyer rankings:

1. 2008 Midlevel Associates Survey: SECOND in the country out of 157 firms.
2. 2007 Midlevel Associates Survey: SIXTH in the country out of 164 firms.
3. 2007 Summer Associates Survey: FIRST among local firms.
4. 2007 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity and Women.
5. 2006 Midlevel Associates Survey: ELEVENTH in the country out of 175 firms.
6. 2006 Summer Associates Survey: EIGHTH in the country out of 172 firms.
7. 2006 Top 100 Law Firms for Women.
8. 2005 Midlevel Associates Survey: FOURTH in the country out of 160 firms.
9. 2005 Summer Associates Survey: FIRST in the country out of 156 firms.
10. 2005 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity.
11. 2004 Midlevel Associates Survey: SECOND in the country out of 148 firms.
12. 2004 Summer Associates Survey: FIFTH in the country out of 159 firms.
13. 2003 Midlevel Associates Survey: TENTH in the country, FOURTH for mid-sized firms, and FIRST locally.
14. 2003 Summer Associates Survey: FIFTEENTH in the country out of 145 firms and FIRST in the country on "overall rating as a place to work."
15. 2001 Summer Associates Survey: THIRD in the country out of 186 firms and FIRST in the country for "overall experience."

Selected Awards and Honors

1. 2009 “BTI Client Service All-Star Team,” Jefferson V. Wright named by BTI Consulting Group, Inc. (BTI) of Wellesley. Massachusetts, one of 176 attorneys nationally and across the globe for unsurpassed excellence in client service.
2. The Daily Record Leadership in Law Awards:  N. Gordon Knox (2008); Marian C. Hwang (2007); Rachel T. McGuckian (2006); Shaun F. Carrick (2005); Kathleen Pontone (2004); Thomas E. Lynch, III (2003); John H. Murray (2002); Stephen J. Cullen (2002).
3. 2008 Community Service Award, Tilghman Sustainer Bowl, awarded by the Junior League of Annapolis to Ann T. Cole for history of outstanding community service.
4. Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine, Frederick W. (“Joe”) Runge, Jr., Robert S. Downs, and Robert S. Brennen were recognized as being among the 2008 Smart Lawyers.
5. Washington SmartCEO Magazine, Matthew J. Pavlides was named one of the 2008 Washington Smart Lawyers.
6. 2008 Champion for Crime Victims Award by the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC), awarded to Steven J. Kelly for 20+ years of advocacy work on behalf of crime victims and their families.
7. 2008 Alumnus of the Year Award, University of Maryland School of Law Black Law Student Association (“BLSA”), presented to N. Gordon Knox.
8. 2008 Law Firm Diversity Award, University of Maryland School of Law BLSA, presented to Miles & Stockbridge.
9. 2007 Herbert S. Garten Special Project Award, presented by the Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center to the Miles & Stockbridge Domestic Violence Pro Bono Group.
10. 2007 Pro Bono Award, presented by the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence to Jessica duHoffmann and Katherine B. Hill.
11. Daily Record Top 100 Women Award, Robin Silver (2004 and 2006); Marian Hwang (1997, 1999 and 2001).