Davis Polk partner and head of Litigation Jim Rouhandeh was recognized in the debut of Bloomberg Law’s “Unrivaled” list, a prestigious award honoring 32 top trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill in delivering winning strategies and leading teams to success in jury trials, bench trials and major settlements.

Jim was recognized for serving as lead trial counsel three times in 12 months on behalf of Chevron, ExxonMobil and Morgan Stanley where he and his teams settled for Chevron on the first day of trial, won at trial for ExxonMobil, and won for Morgan Stanley when plaintiff consented to judgment.

In his honoree profile, Jim discusses a key element for winning trials, “During a trial, individual effort is important, but teamwork is critical. Every member of the team must be on the same page so that we are able to speak confidently with one voice.” He also shares the moment that led him to become a trial lawyer, which was when he tried a case with legendary lawyer and Davis Polk senior counsel Bob Fiske saying, “I learned from the absolute best.”

“Unrivaled 2025: James Rouhandeh of Davis Polk & Wardwell,” Bloomberg Law (June 25, 2025) (subscription required) 

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