Paul Hastings' Ronak D. Desai Named a 2021 Top 40 Young Lawyer by the American Bar Association

June 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. - Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division has recognized Ronak D. Desai as a 2021 On The Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers honoree. The On The Rise award recognizes young ABA members who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service. ABA noted Ronak's "superb reputation as an outstanding lawyer" and "inspirational character within the community," as factors underlying his recognition.

Ronak is a member of the firm's Litigation group, concentrating on international investigations, enforcement defense, and compliance. He co-leads the firm's Congressional Investigations Practice with Matthew J. Herrington.

Ronak was recently recognized as a DC Rising Star by the National Law Journal for his work in the white collar, congressional investigations, and India spaces. The Rising Star award recognizes the region's 40 most promising lawyers aged 40 and younger "who have wielded influence in their practice areas in the D.C. area and beyond."

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