ANCHORAGE - (July 6, 2009) - International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced that the Chambers and Partners survey of law firms ranked multiple Dorsey practice groups and individual lawyers in the state of Alaska.

Four Dorsey practices groups received the top ranking (Band 1) from Chambers and six different Dorsey attorneys were ranked individually. Dorsey partners and practices in Alaska that have been ranked by Chambers for 2009 include:

• Corporate/M&A (Band 1) and Corporate/M&A: Bankruptcy
Richard Rosston (Band 1)
Michael Mills (Band 2)
Spencer Sneed (Band 2)

• Environment, Natural Resources & Regulated Industries (Band 1)
Donald W. Edwards (Band 3)
Heather H Grahame (Band 1)

• Litigation: General Commercial (Band 1)
Robert C Bundy (Senior Statesman)
Spencer Sneed (Band 2)

• Real Estate (Band 1)
Richard Rosston (Band 1)

In their annual review of the US legal services market, Chambers ranks practices and lawyers within states and at the national level. The Chambers rankings are based on an intensive on-going research methodology that includes in-depth interviews of lawyers and their clients. During these interviews, broad perspective on practice areas as well as specific commentary on individual lawyers is requested. Firm wide, Dorsey has 56 attorneys ranked by Chambers in 2009, up from 47 in 2008. In addition, 23 Dorsey practices are ranked in 2009, up from 21 in 2008.

“We are pleased that Chambers is acknowledging that Dorsey has numerous lawyers and practices that are among the best in Alaska”, said Jahna Lindemuth head of Dorsey’s Anchorage office. “We have a strong team that has consistently been recognized for outstanding client service.”