About Us

Honors

• BLOOMBERG LAW (2023-2024)

  Recognized with the Pro Bono Innovator Award for the firm’s work to protect access to gender-affirming care for adults and children in Florida and advise workers in Nigeria of their labor rights and the mechanisms to report violations (2024), as well as its contributions towards building the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and reducing extreme prison sentences for juvenile offenders (2023)

• SERAMOUNT: BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN & DIVERSITY (2023)

  An annual list which recognizes firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers

• HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION: A BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY (2017-2022)

  Perfect (100 percent) score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

• UTAH CENTER FOR LEGAL INCLUSION (UCLI) CERTIFICATION (2022)

  Certified to provide the firm with training and the necessary tools to address existing and future hiring and retention; and advancement and inclusion challenges for women and other diverse attorneys and professionals.

• CHAMBERS USA: AMERICA'S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS (2016-2022)

  2022 rankings include 34 lawyers across 12 practice areas; firm’s Investment Funds practice and four lawyers also ranked in Chambers Global. Lowenstein's rankings are accessible at this link.

• CHAMBERS USA: HIGH NET WORTH GUIDE (2016-2024)

  Ranked Band 1 for Private Wealth Law – New Jersey and District of Columbia

• CHAMBERS GLOBAL (2018, 2021)
• THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2008-2021)

  2021 rankings recognize 49 Lowenstein lawyers

• CRAIN'S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW YORK CITY (2018-2021)

  Recognizing employers with a demonstrated commitment to creating a supportive, collegial, and empowering workplace

• NJBIZ (2008, 2010, 2012-2021)

  Named one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey in the large-company category. This is the tenth consecutive year Lowenstein has made the list.

• VAULT (2021-2022)

  Named a Best Law Firm to Work For (Technology & Innovation, Pro Bono, Satisfaction, Transparency, Integration of Laterals & Clerks), a Best Law Firm For Diversity (Diversity for Women, Racial & Ethnic Diversity, Diversity for Individuals with Disabilities), a Best Law Firm by Region (Mid-Atlantic), and a Best Summer Associate Program (2022)

  Named a Best Law Firm to Work For (Business Outlook, Firm Culture, Satisfaction, Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship, Quality of Work, Hours, Associate/Partner Relations, Overall Summer Associate Program, Technology & Innovation, Transparency, Compensation, and Diversity for Women) and a Best Law Firm by Region (Mid-Atlantic) (2021)

• MANSFIELD RULE 4.0 CERTIFICATION (2021)

  Recognizing Lowenstein's commitment to increasing the representation of historically underrepresented lawyers among law firm leadership

• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ON LEGAL DIVERSITY (LCLD): COMPASS AWARD (2020-2021)

  Recognizing law firms and corporations showing a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession

• BLOOMBERG LAW DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) FRAMEWORK (2021)

  Recognizing law firms that meet or exceed an established threshold of diversity, equity, and inclusion 

• THE DEAL’S POWER RANKINGS LEAGUE TABLE (2019-2021)

  Ranked among the Top Private Equity Law Firms 

  Ranked among the Top M&A Law Firms

• PIPE'S REPORT'S LEAGUE TABLES (2019-2021)
• WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW (2012-2021)

  Listed among the preeminent trademark practices in World Trademark Review 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals

• JURISTAT (2016, 2019, 2021)

  Ranked #1 on the list of top patent firms for Technology Center 2400 (2016)
  Ranked among the top patent firms for Technology Center 2400 (2019, 2021)
  Ranked among the top patent firms for Technology Center 2100 (2016, 2019, 2021)

• PATEXIA PATENT PROSECUTION INTELLIGENCE REPORT (2019-2021)

  Ranked #11: Best Performing Law Firms in High-Tech (2021)

  Ranked #28: Best Performing Law Firms Overall (2021)

  Ranked #21: Best Performing Law Firms Overall (2020)

  Ranked#9: Best Performing Law Firms in High-Tech (2020)

  Ranked #50: Most Active Law Firms in High-Tech (2020)
  

  Ranked #6: Best Performing Law Firms Overall (2019)

  Ranked #6: Best Performing Law Firms in High-Tech (2019)

  Recognized: Most Active Law Firms; Most Active Law Firms in High-Tech (2019)

• PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP (2021)

  Recipient of the 2020 Pandemic Response Award (bestowed in 2021) for Lowenstein’s initiative in developing a program to assist Pro Bono Partnership clients with the SBA Paycheck Protection Program

• NATIONAL LEGAL AID & DEFENDER ASSOCIATION (NLADA) (2014, 2020-2021, 2024)

  Recipient of the Beacon of Justice Award for the firm’s pro bono efforts addressing issues related to civil and human rights (2024), addressing systemic racial disparities (2021), supporting immigration efforts (2020), and creating and implementing innovative strategies to improve life outcomes for low income individuals (2014)

• U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT: BEST LAWYERS (2016-2021)

  Best Law Firms

• WORKING MOTHER'S 60 BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN (2009, 2013-2016, 2018-2020)

  Recognizing U.S. law firms that create and use best practices in retaining and promoting women lawyers

• UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (2019-2020)

  Recipient of Law Firm Pro Bono Achievement Certificate for the firm's and our registered patent practitioners' accomplishments in patent pro bono service

• INTELLECTUAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (IAM) (2016-2020)

  Listed among the preeminent patent practices in IAM Patent 1000–The World's Leading Patent Practitioners

• CORPORATE INTL: TECHNOLOGY SECTOR ANTITRUST LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (2020)

  Recognized for demonstrated excellence in knowledge and service over the past 12 months.

• LAWYERS ALLIANCE FOR NEW YORK (2020)

  Recipient of the Cornerstone Award, recognizing Lowenstein Sandler's extraordinary contributions through pro bono legal services that help nonprofits to address critical human needs and improve the quality of life for thousands of low-income New Yorkers

• THE LEGAL 500 (2015-2019)

  Investment Management: "Recommended" for Investment Fund Formation and Management: Alternative/Hedge Funds (USA) (for the 13^th consecutive year)
  "Recommended" for Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies
  "Recommended" for Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts: M&A: Middle-Market
  “Recommended” for M&A/Corporate and Commercial: M&A: Middle-Market (2019)

• WOMENINC. MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN (2019)

  Named to WomenInc. magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Women" list

• THE M&A ADVISOR'S 14TH ANNUAL TURNAROUND AWARDS (2019)

  Chapter 11 restructuring of M&G Chemicals named winner of “Cross-Border Restructuring of the Year” 

  Chapter 11 reorganization of New England Motor Freight (NEMF) named winner of “Restructuring of the Year ($25M to $50M)”

• THE M&A ADVISOR'S 11TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL M&A AWARD WINNER (2019)

  CROSS BORDER DEAL OF THE YEAR (over $25M to $50M)

  Sale of Vitamin World Inc. to Feihe International

• HFM US HEDGE FUND SERVICES AWARDS (2018-2019)

  Best onshore law firm - client service 

• MAKE THE ROAD NEW JERSEY (2019)

  Recipient of the Dignity and Respect Award in recognition of the firm’s class action to preserve Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for older youth

• LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (2019)

  Recipient of the Equal Justice Medal in recognition of the firm’s collaboration with Legal Services of Northwest Jersey in representing veterans in disability matters

• NEW JERSEY STATE GOVERNOR'S JEFFERSON AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (2019)

  Recipient of Corporate Leadership Award for the center’s commitment to providing free legal services to vulnerable populations

• AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW JERSEY (2019)

  Recipient of Legal Leadership Award for the firm's work to prevent the deportation of Indonesian Christians facing religious persecution

• TRANSGENDER LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATION FUND (2019)

  Recipient of Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award for the firm's work launching and sustaining the Name Change Project in New Jersey

• COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IN EAST PALO ALTO (2019)

  Recipient of Firm of the Year award for the firm's work to clear low-level criminal records for pro bono clients

• HARRITY TOP PATENT FIRMS (2018)

  Ranked #6 on list of the top patent law firms that are ranked based on the total number of U.S. utility patents that issued in 2018 where the patent firms were listed on the front of the utility patents

• HANDS, INC. (2018)

  Recipient of the Community Leadership Award in recognition of the firm’s demonstrated commitment to assisting HANDS' efforts to revitalize neighborhoods that sustain an equitable balance of business, education, arts and culture, and recreation

• NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (2018)

  Recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award in recognition of the firm’s dedication to pro bono work to advance social justice

• PARTNER IN JUSTICE AWARD (2018)

  Recognized for dedication and commitment to providing pro bono representation of Partners for Women and Justice clients

• CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS (2018)

  Recipient of the Artistic License Award in recognition of the firm’s “significant leadership” in providing pro bono patent representation for low-income inventors

• FREDDIE MAC (2017)

  Received inaugural Award of Excellence for Enhancing Law Firm Diversity & Inclusion

• THE AMERICAN LAWYER (2016)

  Ranked 26th among Am Law 200 firms for pro bono work in 2015

• BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (2016)

  Recipient of the Corporate Partner of the Year award for assisting with the merger of an affiliated chapter into Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey

• KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (KIND) (2013, 2016)

  Recipient of the Founder's Award for sustained commitment to KIND since its founding (2016)

  Recipient of the Allegiance Award for partnering with KIND to protect and represent children in immigration proceedings (2013)

• THE DEAL (2007-2016)

  Annually ranked among the most active bankruptcy departments in the nation
  Billed as #1 top national law firm to represent unsecured creditors (September, 2013)

• LITERACY NEW JERSEY (2015)

  Recipient of the John and Regina Heldrich Award for the firm's dedication to the Literacy New Jersey merger and commitment to pro bono service

• COMMUNITY HOPE (2015)

  Recipient of Award for the firm's outstanding service and dedication to representing veterans

• PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT (PAM) MAGAZINE (2013-2015)

  Received "Best Law Firm - Client Service" award for three consecutive years

• THE AMLAW DAILY (2015)

  Ranked 29th among AmLaw 200 firms for pro bono work

• THOMAS L. SAGER AWARD (2014)

  The award recognizes the companies, law firms, and individuals who demonstrate excellent leadership in legal departments and the practice of law across the country.

• PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP (2014)

  Recipient of Outstanding Law Firm Volunteer of the Year Award for representing nonprofits in corporate matters

• AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (2010-2014)

  Selected by the American Heart Association as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite

• DOW JONES PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST (2010-2013)

  Ranked among the five most active law firms in the nation for the number of private equity and venture capital deals negotiated and closed in 2009-2012

• NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL PRO BONO RANKING (2006-2013)

  Ranked first in the state for pro bono work for eight consecutive years

• NEW JERSEY BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (2013)

  Recipient of Award for Excellence for the firm's outstanding service to the community

• LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW JERSEY (2013)

  Recipient of Hurricane Heroes Award for working to ensure that New Jersey voters could participate in the 2012 general election in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

• COMMON CAUSE NY (2013)

  Recipient of the Champions of Democracy Award for participating in Election Protection 2012 and protecting voters' rights in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

• PRIVATERAISE.COM AND PLACEMENT TRACKER (2008-2012)

  Consistently ranked among the nation's leading firms for representing placement agents and investors in Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPE) transactions and for representing PIPE investors