Varnum has once again been recognized in the latest editions of Chambers USA and Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), with rankings in multiple practice areas and several attorneys earning individual recognition.
Chambers USA ranks lawyers and law firms based on client and peer research. Rankings are assessed on qualities including technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and overall client value. Varnum was ranked in the following practice areas:
- Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions
- Labor and Employment
- Litigation: General Commercial
In addition to practice rankings, nine Varnum attorneys were individually recognized:
Corporate/M&A
- Peter Roth
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Jeffrey DeVree
- John Arendshorst (Up and Coming)
Immigration
- Kimberly Clarke
Labor and Employment
- Richard Hooker (Senior Statesperson)
- Elizabeth Wells Skaggs
- Maureen Rouse-Ayoub
- Luis Avila (Up and Coming)
Real Estate
- Melissa Papke
In addition, Varnum’s Estate Planning Practice Team was recognized in Chambers HNW, a guide that ranks lawyers and law firms for international private wealth. Varnum is one of only six Michigan-based firms recognized in the 2025 guide with special recognition for partners Rebecca Grove, Linsey Gleason, and Tom Kyros.
Chambers and Partners is a London-based research and publishing organization that has ranked lawyers and law firms for more than 30 years. Its guides are compiled by a team of 200 analysts who conduct thousands of interviews annually with lawyers and clients across the globe.
