Independent ranking highlights expertise advising clients through high-stakes litigation, congressional investigations, and reputational challenges
Washington, DC – In rankings released today, Chambers and Partners, a leading guide to lawyers and litigation support providers around the world, recognized SKDK for its litigation communications practice in the 2026 Litigation PR & Communications rankings. The first Chambers ranking for SKDK comes as the firm has expanded its litigation communications and investigations practice in recent years, supporting global brands as they navigate complex litigation at the intersection of politics, policy, and the law.
Chambers’ Litigation Support Guide identifies leading litigation communications and crisis advisory firms in the United States and worldwide. Rankings are based on extensive research and confidential interviews with clients, legal practitioners, and industry peers.
In its inaugural appearance, SKDK was recognized for its work advising corporations, nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, advocacy groups, and executives facing litigation, congressional investigations, government oversight matters, regulatory scrutiny, and crisis situations.
SKDK works with the world’s leading law firms, in-house counsel, and executive leadership teams to help clients navigate matters where they are facing legal challenges that pose an existential risk. The firm advises clients on congressional and government investigations, antitrust reviews, consumer protection disputes, mergers and acquisitions, whistleblower and workplace matters, cybersecurity incidents, regulatory challenges, and crisis situations attracting significant public attention.
”We could not be prouder to receive the Chambers’ recognition for our work supporting the best lawyers and law firms in the country,” said Partner Jill Zuckman. “When it comes to helping clients facing some of the toughest battles — whether it’s in the court of public opinion, the Supreme Court, or a congressional hearing room, SKDK’s roster of top talent is the best in the business.”
“Litigation and investigations pose unique communications challenges that require a specific approach and expertise. Our practice has grown and adapted to meet the changing media environment and the evolving ways litigation and investigations are used as tools of public policy,” said Michael Czin, Managing Director and co-leader of the litigation practice. “When it comes to high-stakes litigation, the old playbooks seldom work. We’re proud to be at the forefront of the field.”
“SKDK translates legal complexity into clear, accurate narratives, works closely with counsel to protect both legal and reputational interests, and proactively shapes public debate,” said Kendra Barkoff, Managing Director and litigation communications co-leader. “The result is timely, disciplined messaging that preserves trust and advances better outcomes.”
Besides the firm’s crisis and investigations work, SKDK’s litigation practice has helped clients prevail in cases before the Supreme Court that established marriage equality as the law of the land, protected tribal sovereignty, upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act, prevented domestic abusers from gaining access to dangerous weapons, and much more.