Shearman & Sterling has once again been named to The American Lawyer's A-List, which honors the US's 20 top law firms.

To achieve A-List status, firms must achieve a high ranking in four areas: financial performance, pro bono activity, associate satisfaction and diversity.

"We are extremely proud that the excellence of our firm has been acknowledged by The American Lawyer," said Rohan S. Weerasinghe, Shearman & Sterling's senior partner. "This is the ultimate recognition in the US legal community, and the four measurement areas do indeed provide an excellent portrait of a well-rounded, successful firm."