Matteson Ellis was named one of Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers by Latinvex, singled out as a leader in the FCPA & Fraud category. This is the fourth consecutive year Ellis has been named to the list, which recognizes the top foreign lawyers practicing in Latin America, as determined by the lawyers' records on major matters and deals, prominence in the region, and third-party rankings. Ellis is described by Latin American peers as "a brilliant attorney … the most prepared US attorney to deal with a FCPA investigation in Latin America" and " … among the most competent and effective legal professionals I have met."