The American Lawyer recently selected Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as one of only five firms in the state of California nominated for Regional Litigation Department of the Year in its annual Industry Awards. Out of more than 700 submissions, the finalists represent lawyers, business professionals, law firms and organizations that are elevating the profession to new heights. Only a handful of the best submissions rose to the level of finalist.

The nomination recognizes the firm’s litigation in cybersecurity, environmental, insurance coverage, labor & employment and pro bono matters, working on landmark cases in headline-grabbing lawsuits and winning precedent-setting victories for clients. Collaborating seamlessly among its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, the firm provides a full range of services in the areas of complex litigation, cybersecurity and privacy, environmental health and safety law, labor and employment, insurance coverage and real estate transactions for Fortune 100 and other major companies in California and around the world. Relying on the department’s thorough knowledge of California-specific and federal regulations, they deftly assist companies in navigating the ever-changing demands on industry doing business in California.

A list of the honorees for each category can be found here. The winners will be named at The American Lawyer Industry Awards gala in New York City on November 10.