CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS SUBMISSIONS

Guiding Law Firms Through the Chambers Submission Process — From Start to Finish

A Chambers and Partners ranking is one of the most prestigious accolades a law firm can earn — and also one of the most labor-intensive to pursue. Between collecting matter information, selecting the right referees and crafting compelling narratives, it’s no wonder many legal marketers feel overwhelmed at the thought of submitting.
That’s where we come in.

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Submitting to Chambers isn’t just about checking boxes — it’s about making a persuasive case for why your firm stands out.

Reputation Ink supports law firms at every stage of the Chambers submission process, whether you need high-level guidance or a fully managed solution. Our legal industry expertise, strategic perspective, and understanding of what Chambers researchers look for help ensure your submissions are not only complete but competitive.

Why Chambers Matters

While word-of-mouth referrals are the foundation of law firm business development, Chambers rankings serve as third-party validation that reinforces those recommendations. In-house counsel consistently name Chambers as one of the most trusted and influential rankings in the industry.

But the process isn’t easy.

That’s why so many firms — from boutique litigation practices to midsize full-service firms — turn to Reputation Ink to help them submit strong, strategic nominations.

Submissions take significant time — often 40+ hours per practice group

Referees need managing and reminders

Practice area nuances and strategy matter

Narrative matters more than a bulleted list

From first-time submissions to Band 1 breakthroughs, we help firms reach — and stay at — the top.

Our Services

We customize our approach based on your team’s capacity and existing internal processes. Whether we’re reviewing a draft or handling the entire project, our goal is to lighten your load and sharpen your submission.

We provide:

  • Guidance on selecting the right Chambers categories and practice groups
  • Strategic timeline and deadline tracking
  • Information gathering support and submission planning
  • Matter narrative drafting and editing
  • Referee strategy and coordination support
  • Advice on how to strengthen your rankings over time

Whether you need a guide, a ghostwriter or a second set of eyes, we adapt to fit your Chambers strategy.

Flexible, Scalable Support

We offer three levels of support to meet your firm’s needs and internal bandwidth:

Foundational Support:

This option is ideal for firms that want to lead the process internally but benefit from expert guidance. We provide initial coaching and templates, and review your draft with one round of feedback to ensure it’s on the right track.

Collaborative Partnership:

Recommended for most firms, this tier includes guidance, content drafting based on your provided information, and managing the editing and finalization process. You gather the information — we turn it into a strong, polished submission.

Full-Service Management:

Best for firms needing full-service support, we take the lead on coordinating with attorneys, conducting input calls, gathering content, drafting the submission, and handling all rounds of editing. This level is ideal if your internal team has limited capacity or is new to the Chambers process.

All tiers are scoped per practice group and customized based on your specific needs. Final estimates are provided once we better understand the scope of work.

Our Clients

While we support law firms with a full range of award submissions, Chambers remains the top priority for many. We work with firms of all sizes — from elite boutiques to midsize full-service firms — to ensure their submissions are strategic, persuasive and positioned for success.

A few of our recent successes include:

A Band 1-ranked plaintiff employment firm in Maryland that earned its first Chambers ranking (and continues to climb) with our full-service support

A litigation and employment firm in New York that secured rankings for the firm and multiple lawyers in its first submission year

A midsize full-service firm in New York that now earns annual rankings with our ongoing editing and strategic feedback

A Southeast-based civil defense firm seeking to improve existing rankings and expand into new categories

Looking for More Guidance on Legal Rankings Beyond Just Chambers?

This resource covers how to evaluate opportunities, draft winning nominations and promote your successes — with insider tips for Chambers, Best Lawyers, Lawdragon, Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation and more.
Because smart rankings strategy goes beyond one submission — it’s about elevating your entire reputation.

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