Chambers Global 2011 selected nine Kramer Levin attorneys and four practice areas as some of the best in the legal field. The firm was recognized in the following areas: Dispute Resolution: Litigation; Litigation: Trial Lawyers; Corporate/M&A: Overseas Counsel; Corporate/M&A: Regional Experts; Immigration: Business; and Bankruptcy.

Attorneys who were considered leaders in their field are: Barry H. Berke, Richard H. Gilden, Mark D. Koestler, Thomas Moers Mayer, Gary P. Naftalis, Christian Orengo, Ted Ruthizer, Naomi Schorr, and Ernest S. Wechsler.