Honors & Awards

Our attorneys have been recognized for their accomplishments by a host of organizations nationally, statewide and locally including:

The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2012-2015)
U.S. News – Best Lawyers®‘ “Best Law Firms” Tier 1 Ranking (2015)
The Best Lawyers In America®, Orange County Lawyer of the Year, Non-White Collar (2014); Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense
The National Law Journal, annual “Winners” edition (2011)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (by invitation only, limited to top one-half of one percent of lawyers nationally)
Two recipients, The National Trial Lawyers, “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California” (2008-2014)
Martindale-Hubbell “AV, Preeminent” rating

Two recipients, California Lawyer Magazine CLAY Award (California Lawyers of the Year, 2012)
The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals, “The Top 100 Lawyers in California” (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007)
Los Angeles Daily Journal, “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California” (Editors’ Pick 2001)
The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals, “California’s Top Women Lawyers” (2002, 2007, 2010-2015)
The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals, “Top Boutique Firms” (2014)
The San Francisco Recorder, Attorneys of the Year
Recipient of the State Bar of California, Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Recipient, Anti-Defamation League of Orange County & Long Beach, Jurisprudence Award
The San Francisco Recorder, Attorneys of the Year (2012)
Los Angeles Magazine, “Southern California Super Lawyers,” (annually since 2005), and including the “Top 50 Female Super Lawyers” and “Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers”
Orange Coast Magazine, “The Best Lawyers in Orange County,” (2004-2012)
OC Metro Magazine, “Orange County’s Top Attorneys” (2008-2013)
Orange County Women Lawyers, Attorney of the Year (2003)
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Attorney of the Year in both Business Litigation and Criminal Defense (2010, 2000)
Public Law Center of Orange County, Attorney of the Year (1996)
The Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, Lawyer of the Year (1983)
Outstanding Prosecutor, Orange County District Attorney (1995)

Keller/Anderle attorneys named to Benchmark Litigation’s nationwide 2020 lists of top lawyers
November 26, 2019

Jennifer has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s list of “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.” This is the 3rd year in a row that she has been selected. Jesse has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Future Stars” list.
Jennifer Keller appointed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
November 18, 2019

There are eight JSACs across the state, comprised of attorneys and judges who live and work in the region. Committee members provide preliminary, non-partisan feedback on candidates and help promote a diverse and inclusive nomination process for California’s judiciary.
Presentation at the National Association of Women Lawyers, 15th General Counsel Institute
November 11, 2019

Nahal Kazemi and Jennifer Keller spoke at the National Association of Women Lawyers, 15th General Counsel Institute in New York.
Jennifer Keller selected to 2019 “OC 500 Directory of Influence”
November 7, 2019

The OC 500 represents a selection of local newsmakers, influencers, business executives and others that drive Orange County’s diverse and always-changing economy. Each member of the list has made a positive mark on OC’s Community of Business over the course of the past year.