New York, November 7, 2007—Benchmark, a guide to America’s leading litigators, recently released its 2007 rankings of US law firms and attorneys and placed Shearman & Sterling’s litigation practice in the top rank, specifically praising its reputation for national-scale, “bet-the-company” litigation, as well as its work in general commercial and securities litigation.

Stuart Baskin (LT-NY) and Herbert Washer (LT-NY) each received distinguished mention as “Stars” within both the General Commercial practice area and New York area litigator categories. Stuart Baskin also received a “Star” rating for his work in Securities Litigation. Wayne Dale Collins (AT-NY), Stephen Fishbein (LT-NY), Adam Hakki (LT-NY), and Kenneth Prince (AT-NY) each received commendations for their work in their respective practice areas.