Awards and Achievements

John B. Quinn and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

John is a high-profile, multi-award-winning litigator, earning widespread recognition for his legal expertise and outstanding leadership. His dedication to excellence has been consistently acknowledged through numerous prestigious accolades across various categories. Some notable achievements over the years include:

HONORARY DOCTOR OF LAW – BUSAN UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

In July 2024, Dr. John B. Quinn was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Law by the Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS). This prestigious recognition honors his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his global impact on business litigation.

The university selected John Quinn through a rigorous nomination process, highlighting his exemplary career and his influence in shaping modern legal practice. Known for founding the world’s largest law firm devoted soley to business litigation and arbitration, Dr. Quinn has played a pivotal role in numerous landmark cases and has consistently demonstrated excellence in the field of law.

The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators In America

Year: 2024
Organization: Lawdragon
Details: Recognized in "The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America".

TOP 100 LAWYERS 2024

Year: 2024
Organization: The Daily Journal
Details: Awarded "Top 100 Lawyers in California" by The Daily Journal

Forbes America’s Top 200 Lawyers

Year: 2024
Organization: Forbes
Details: Awarded “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” by Forbes 2024.

USA Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year

Year: 2024
Organization: Chambers
Details: Awarded “USA Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year” by Chambers, 2024.

Lawdragon Hall of Fame: Financial, Class Action Litigation

Year: 2024
Organization: Lawdragon
Details: Awarded “Lawdragon Hall of Fame: Financial, Class Action Litigation” 2024

Chambers Global, USA: Litigation: General Commercial - Band 1

Year: 2024
Organization: Chambers Global USA
Details: Top-ranked lawyers and law firms.

California Litigation Star Award

Year: 2024
Organization: Benchmark Litigation
Details: Awarded “Litigation Star” and“National Practice Area Star” by Benchmark Litigation 2024.

Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide, Global Disputes, General & Commercial Litigation

Year: 2023-2024
Organization: Lawdragon
Details: Recognizes lawyers at the forefront of resolving disputes across the globe.

Chambers Global, USA: Litigation: Trial Lawyers - Band 1

Year: 2023-2024
Organization: Chambers Global USA
Details: Top-ranked lawyers and law firms.

California Legal Awards' Distinguished Leaders Award

Year: 2023
Organization: Law.com
Details: Honors leaders who have implemented major achievements in the last year

Most Famous Practicing Lawyer

Year: 2016
Organization: Bloomberg Law
Details: In a Bloomberg Big Law Business poll, readers voted John Quinn as the country's top lawyer at a U.S. firm.

California Attorney of the Year

Year: 2009
Organization: California Lawyer
Details: Awarded in recognition of exceptional contributions to intellectual property law.

Best Lawyers, Bet-the-Company Litigation

Year: 2006
Organization: Best Lawyers
Details: “The Best Legal Talent in the World”

Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation

Year: 2006
Organization: Best Lawyers
Details: “The Best Legal Talent in the World”