WASHINGTON, D.C.—John B. Bellinger III and R. Reeves Anderson of Arnold & Porter LLP received the 2015 Research & Policy Award at the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) 16th Annual Legal Reform Summit today.

“We are very pleased to acknowledge the leadership exhibited by both John and Reeves with our Research & Policy Award,” said Lisa A. Rickard, president of ILR. “They have made exceptional contributions to the intellectual foundation of legal reforms, and their thoughtful analysis and research have been groundbreaking.”

In particular, ILR recognized Bellinger and Anderson for their cutting-edge contributions and thought leadership in research and policy, as well as their research and writing on extraterritorial litigation in U.S. courts, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

The Annual Legal Reform Awards honor individuals and organizations whose outstanding work has contributed to reforming America’s civil justice system. More information on ILR’s other award recipients is available here.

ILR seeks to promote civil justice reform through legislative, political, judicial, and educational activities at the national, state, and local levels.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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