Our History

In 2000, several legal colleagues engaged in informal discussions about establishing a network of independent law firms. As managing partners of growing firms, they sought ways to enhance their service to existing clients and attract new ones. They observed in their practice that many clients served in their unique geographic areas had needs in other locations – and they recognized that they could promise and provide greater value to these clients by connecting them with exceptional counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions.

After a series of organizational meetings, six charter law firms filed USLAW’s Articles of Incorporation in March 2001, officially founding the NETWORK. The first USLAW member meeting took place in Naples, Florida, in November of that year.

Today, the organization comprises 90 law firms worldwide, consisting of approximately 6,000 lawyers providing a full scope of legal services. USLAW ranks among the top 15 international legal networks in overall size, with locations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Affiliation with TELFA (Trans European Law Firm Alliance) provides USLAW with geographic coverage throughout Europe.

USLAW is a dynamic network of talented and similar law firms and attorneys – entities, and individuals who actively build their practices by providing commercial clients with access to top trial and transactional counsel locally and worldwide. The organization’s strength lies in the relationships and friendships formed between lawyers and their clients, who know and trust each other.

USLAW firms are meticulously vetted and handpicked by our organization’s leaders. Membership is available by invitation only. Additionally, the Board of Directors regularly evaluates firms to continue their alignment with the USLAW model and to meet the established expectations.

USLAW is a taxable non-profit organization governed by an Executive Committee and a Board of Directors made up of prominent attorneys from USLAW member firms. Day-to-day operations of USLAW are managed by RMY Management Group, LLC, which includes Roger M. Yaffe, the CEO of USLAW, and a team of staff members. The USLAW NETWORK Foundation, a non-profit 501(c) (3), was established in 2020.