Chambers and Partners recognized WilmerHale in the 2022 edition of Chambers Crisis and Risk Management, an annual guide to the leading crisis response and risk advisory professionals worldwide. The firm received the highest ranking in the nationwide Crisis Management category and Partner Jamie Gorelick, co-chair of WilmerHale’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response Group, was named among the best legal practitioners in the category. 

Chambers commended WilmerHale for the firm’s “prominent reputation for supporting businesses through criminal investigations, including environmental and national security matters” and noted that the firm “regularly counsels clients in the aftermath of serious health and safety incidents.” In reference to Gorelick, one client said, "When I think of crisis management, I think of her. She has a great understanding of the market, is a prominent player and has a very good reputation in the field and knows exactly what needs to be done."

Composed of lawyers seasoned in all three branches of government, WilmerHale’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response Group is uniquely positioned to navigate the highest-profile corporate crises. The team draws on its government experience and industry insight to employ a multi-strand response and craft lasting solutions for the most challenging problems.