Lex Mundi is a professional services network. It is the oldest and largest law firm network.[1] The network was established in 1989, incorporating in Delaware.[2]
| Formation | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Legal Network |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, United States |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Services | Legal Services |
Membership | 150 + Independent law firms |
President & CEO | Helena Samaha |
| Website | www.lexmundi.com |
The association was founded by Stephen McGarry of Minneapolis[1] to help individuals and businesses obtain referrals to connect with reputable legal professionals as they seek to do business in new and unfamiliar jurisdictions. In 1990, Lex Mundi (Latin for "world law") had a network of 105 law firms and 8,000 attorneys in 47 U.S. states and territories and 51 countries.[2]
By 1998, 140 law firms had joined the Lex Mundi network. Attorney Gary Lassen, the managing director of an affiliate law firm, told the Arizona Business Gazette that Lex Mundi was receiving more hits than any other legal-oriented website on the internet.[3] Some affiliates have a defined territory within the network; for each American state, Canadian province, or country, there might be an exclusive Lex Mundi member firm.[4][5]
In March 2019, Lex Mundi appointed Helena Samaha to succeed Carl Anduri as president, who had served in that role for the past 19 years.[6] In May 2020, Michelle Liberman was elected chair of the company's board of directors.[7]
As of 2022, Lex Mundi had over 150 member firms in 125 countries, totaling more than 23,000 lawyers worldwide.[8]
Each affiliate firm is required to provide a full range of commercial legal services and be considered a "leader"[clarification needed] in the use of technology and law firm management.[5][9]
The non-profit Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, a Lex Mundi affiliate, coordinates member firms who offer pro bono legal services to social entrepreneurs around the world.[10]
References
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- ^ a b Hood, Lucy (September 19, 1990). "Star Tribune 19 Sep 1990, Page 35". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ Fimea, Mike (June 12, 1998). "Arizona Republic 12 Jun 1998, Page 173". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ Meyer, Rick. "Baker and Daniels' Burke elected to Lex Mundi board". Newspapers.com. The Indianapolis Star 15 Oct 2009, Page N6. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ a b "British Columbia's Lex Mundi Law Firm | Farris". 2017-03-28. Archived from the original on 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Helena Samaha Named to Succeed Carl Anduri as President of Lex Mundi". PRWeb. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Lex Mundi Announces New Chair, Officers and Board Members | Finance Magnates". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Lex Mundi – Member Firms". lexmundi.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ "Lex Mundi – Premier Member Law Firms". lexmundi.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ "Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation – Lawyers Helping Social Entrepreneurs Change the World". lexmundiprobono.org.
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