Dutko Worldwide's 10 year strategy to become the first international public policy management firm results in Legal Times ranking as the No. 1 multidisciplinary firm : 03-20-2006 Legal Times' annual ranking of the top lobbying firms ranked Dutko Worldwide No. 1 among nonlaw lobbying practices for the first time. The firm "saw its revenue rocket by nearly $10 million last year as it pursued a corporate-oriented growth strategy", resulting in a 40% increase in revenues. "Most shops boosted their bottom line through time-tested methods: making new hires, adding new practice areas, working the hot-button issues of the day, and racking up retainer fees", the article notes. "Dutko's strategy, however, was far more nuanced and was executed with a sophistication more commonly associated with Wall Street boardrooms than K Street midrises. Dutko CEO Mark Irion called 2005 a 'gelling year' in Dutko's quest to become a multidisciplinary public policy firm." Dutko was notable among leading firms for its relative lack of reliance on LDA fees, highlighting the firm’s successful creation of multiple lines of business. Legal Times subscribers can read the full text of the article here. Learn more about Mark S. Irion. »