Given out every four years, the Litigation Boutique of the Year award recognizes the boutique firm whose attorneys practice at the highest level, and whose cases have the biggest impact. Keker & Van Nest was cited for a series of litigation successes, including major cases in intellectual property, legal malpractice and white collar defense.
In its report on the firm, the American Lawyer reporter wrote that "Keker & Van Nest lawyers handle cases of national importance ... Not only do they win consistently, they do so while working in an environment that is a model for the legal industry in the areas of diversity and pro bono. Also, the partners like each other, or do a great job of disguising any animosity beneath a shower of banter and playful teasing."