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Board Committee Interactive
02JulAugCover

Cover Story

48 America's Best Corporate Lawyers

Our second annual exclusive survey asked more than 24,000 board members to identify the law firms they most admire, nationally and in 50 metropolitan areas.

July/August 2002

Features

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Metro Winners
Here's how law firms rank in their respective markets. It¹s a close-fought battle, witness the large number of ties.
Plus: Picks of Hire Powers


112
Up-And-Comers
Selected by experts from law firms, law schools, and business schools,these six men and women are among the best and brightest of thenation¹s attorneys under 40. They share intellect, drive, and passionfor the law‹and have already staked out national reputations in theirfields.


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The Stakes Are Soaring in Shareholder Lawsuits
Class-action adversaries are sturdier than ever before, the penaltiesare harsher, and in the post-Enron world everybody's angrier. Nearly500 suits were filed last year, but in the words of the oldvaudevillians, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
Plus: D&O Costs More
The Board's Role in Safeguarding Retirement Plans
When Bad News Hits–A Checklist For Directors


34
What Happens if You Vote For Bankruptcy
Creditors are tightening the noose on board members who opt to take their companies into Chapter 11 protection.
Plus: Is This Any Way to Run a Railroad?


42
Parlez-Vous Governance? Sprechen Sie Lawsuit?
With the increasing complexities of international commerce, you may besubject to foreign regulation without even knowing it.One-stop-shopping global law firms are the answer for many companiesand board members.