Perkins Coie Featured as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Chicago

CHICAGO (March 3, 2008) – Perkins Coie's Chicago office is proud to announce that it has been named by Crain's Chicago Business magazine as one of the top 20 "Best Places to Work" in Chicago. Perkins Coie was the only law firm to make Crain's list. The full list of featured companies and the related stories appear in the March 3rd issue of Crain's Chicago Business.

"This is a terrific honor for all of us at Perkins Coie, and especially to the attorneys and staff who work from our Chicago office," said Office Managing Partner Chris Wilson. "We are proud to share this recognition with several of our clients who also made the list. Like them, we are committed to recruiting talented, dedicated people who will provide outstanding service to our clients."

Perkins Coie is regularly recognized for its accomplishments in the legal profession and its commitment to excellent client service. In January, the firm was recognized by FORTUNE magazine, for the 6th consecutive year, for being one of the "100 Best Places to Work." In 2007, the firm was ranked by ChambersUSA as a leader in 11 practice areas, with #1 placements in eight key markets across the country. Also, 117 of the firm's attorneys from offices across the United States were selected for inclusion in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.