Awards & Recognitions
At BBK, our attorneys and practice groups are regularly recognized for their leadership, capability, and trusted performance across a range of legal disciplines. These honors reflect the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality legal counsel and long-term value to our clients.
The 2025 National Law Journal 500
Ranked #209 among the largest U.S. law firms
Law360 400
Ranked #198 among the largest U.S. law firms (2025)
Chambers USA
California: Environment (2023-2025)
California: Public Finance (2024-2025)
California: Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (2024-2025)
California: Water (2025)
The Legal 500 United States – Firms to Watch
Recognized in Telecoms & Broadcast: Regulatory category (2024-2025)
Bloomberg Government
Recognized as Top-Performing Lobbying Firm (2023-2024)
Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms
2025: 3 National and 33 Metropolitan Tier Rankings
2024: 3 National and 27 Metropolitan Tier Rankings
American Lawyer (AmLaw)
- Diversity Scorecard – Ranked #53 (2024)
- Women in Law Scorecard – Ranked #25 (2024)
- LGBTQ+ Scorecard – Ranked #79 (2024)
Law360
- Diversity Snapshot 2024 – Ranked #8 in the mid-sized category
- Diversity Snapshot 2024 – Ranked #3 for minority representation among equity partners
- Glass Ceiling Report 2024 – Ranked #24 in the mid-sized category
State Bar of California
- DEI Leadership Seal – Bronze-Tier
Best Lawyers in America®
2025: 50 BBK Attorneys Recognized:
- 42 – Best Lawyers in America®
- 8 – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
- 4 – Lawyers of the Year
Chambers USA
2025: 3 attorneys individually ranked
2024: 2 attorneys individually ranked
Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars
2025: Recognized in Southern California, Northern California, Oregon – 10 attorneys recognized
2024: Recognized in Southern California, Northern California, Oregon – 15 attorneys recognized
Lawdragon
2025: 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers, 500 Leading Energy Lawyers, 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know, 500 Leading Litigators, 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers, 500 X – The Next Generation – 14 attorneys recognized
2024: 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers, 500 Leading Energy Lawyers, 500 X – The Next Generation – 6 attorneys recognized
International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)
2025: Amicus Brief Award – 8 attorneys recognized
2024: Amicus Brief Award – 2 attorneys recognized, Honored with President’s Award and Recipient of Burk E. (Buck) Delventhal Legal Advocacy Award
The Hill – Top Lobbyists List
Recognized as Top Lobbyist (2023-2024)
Daily Journal – Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers
2025: 2 attorneys recognized