| Lex Mundi | |
|---|---|
| Motto | The Mark of Excellence |
| Formation | 1989 |
| Legal status | Association |
| Headquarters | Houston Texas |
| Region served | Worldwide |
| Membership | Independent Law Firms |
| Website | Lex Mundi |
Lex Mundi is a professional services network. It is the largest law firm networks. The network was established in 1989. As of 2011 it had 160 member firms which have 21,100 attorneys. [1] [2][3] The network provides information to its members about developments in local and global law.
Each member firm is required to provide a full range of commercial legal services and be considered a "leader" in the use of technology and law firm management. [4]
The company's officers are: Chairman; Michiel Wesseling, Chair-Elect; Simon Truskett, Chair-Emeritus; Barbara Dawson, Secretary; Keith Simmons, Treasurer; Cheryl Hodder, President; Carl E. Anduri, Jr. and Vice-President; Melinda L. Eggenberger. [5]
Lex Mundi's affiliate, the non profit, Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, coordinates member firms who offer pro bono legal services to social entrepreneurs around the world.[6],