Named a 2018 “Lifetime Achiever” by The American Lawyer and consistently named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America, Jamie Gorelick has had a career spanning the legal, policy and corporate landscapes.
In giving her their highest ranking, clients say, “when I think of crisis management, I think of her.” They cite Ms. Gorelick’s “unique knowledge and understanding of the legal and political landscape” (Chambers and Partners).
As one of Washington’s best-known litigators, Ms. Gorelick has represented corporations and individuals in a wide array of matters, particularly in the regulatory and enforcement arenas, involving issues as diverse as antitrust, environmental regulation, securities enforcement, national security regulation, etc. Ms. Gorelick is among our leaders in congressional investigations, has helped many institutions address issues relating to gender and race, and is sought as a counselor on climate issues. A leader in the bar, she was President of the District of Columbia Bar from 1992 to 1993 and has played many important roles in the American Bar Association.