Chambers USA Ranks 13 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Eight Practice Areas as Among Best in Class

Government Contracts, Antitrust, and Aviation Practices Receive High Marks from Clients and Industry

Washington, D.C. – June 2, 2005: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that 13 of its leading U.S.-based attorneys have been named to the 2005 Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at outside law firms.

Three of Crowell & Moring's practice areas were ranked among the best in the nation and five were ranked among the best in the District of Columbia. Among the highlighted practice areas were Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group, currently providing a leading role as antitrust counsel for SBC Communications Inc. in its proposed acquisition of AT&T Corp, and the firm's Government Contracts Group, ranked first in the nation.

In the nationwide category for best practices and attorneys, Chambers listed the following rankings:

Aviation (Rank 2)

Partner R. Bruce Keiner, Jr (Rank 3)

Government Contracts (Rank 1)

Partner Terry Albertson (Rank 3)
Partner W. Stanfield Johnson (Rank 1)

International Trade (Rank 5)

Partner Jeffrey L. Snyder (Rank 1)

In the District of Columbia category for best practices and attorneys, Chambers listed the following rankings:

Antitrust (Rank 5)

Partner Wm. Randolph Smith (Rank 4)

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Partner Mark Plevin (Rank 3)

Energy: Electricity (Rank 4)

Partner Dana Contratto (Rank 4)

Energy: Oil & Gas (Rank 5)

Partner Jennifer N. Waters (Rank 5)

Healthcare

Partner John T. Brennan Jr (Rank 1)

Insurance (Rank 2)

Partner Clifford B. Hendler (Rank 3)
Partner Paul W. Kalish (Rank 2)

Investment Management (Rank 2)

Partner Kathryn McGrath (Rank 1)
Partner Stephanie Monaco (Rank 3)

Chambers' staff of full-time researchers conduct in-depth interviews with attorneys and clients and make selections based on satisfaction, professional ability and reputation. The USA Guide was first introduced in 2003. Based in London, Chambers and Partners began as general book publishers in 1969. Chambers USA can be accessed online at http://www.chambersandpartners.com/us/