Neal Katyal, a former Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, alongside Monica Arora and Ambika Kumar, all three Indian Americans, have been recognized in Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s top 200 lawyers. This list spotlights outstanding legal professionals renowned for their expertise, leadership, and esteemed reputation among peers and clients.
Selected through a meticulous, multi-stage process, these lawyers represent excellence in a vast and expanding industry valued at over $300 billion. Forbes’ selection encompasses attorneys engaged in significant cases, transactions, or legal trends of recent years, underscoring their impact and influence within the legal sphere.
Neal Katyal, associated with Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C., stands out for his extensive litigation experience, particularly in constitutional law, patents, and employment. Notably, he serves as the Special Prosecutor for the State of Minnesota in the George Floyd murder case and has achieved significant victories before the US Supreme Court, including landmark rulings on voting rights.
Ambika Kumar, from Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle, Washington, is recognized for her expertise in media law, specializing in content liability and electronic privacy issues. She is acclaimed for her proficiency in free-speech matters and her counsel to prominent tech companies like Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon on various legal aspects.
Monica Arora, based in New York, New York, at Proskauer Rose, is a prominent investment fund lawyer and co-head of the Private Funds Group. Renowned as a thought leader in her field, Arora advises global asset managers on diverse investment fund matters, ranging from buyouts to real assets and infrastructure funds, showcasing her versatility and expertise.
These Indian American lawyers, acknowledged by Forbes for their integrity, excellence, and contributions to the legal profession, exemplify the highest standards of legal practice and leadership within the American legal landscape.
