Law360, New York (June 27, 2014, 4:42 PM ET) -- The United States Steel Corp. has undoubtedly seen its share of changes since its inception in 1901, when Carnegie Steel Co. merged with Federal Steel Co. and National Steel Co., becoming the world's first billion-dollar corporation. What hasn't changed is its place among the clientele of Reed Smith LLP, one of few Pennsylvania firms with a history and track record to match it.

Reed Smith was founded in Pittsburgh in 1877 by Philander C. Knox and James H. Reed, and over its next two decades, the firm built such a sound reputation that Reed was selected to represent Andrew Carnegie in the U.S. Steel merger when Carnegie ceded his company in favor of philanthropy.

Hitting the billion-dollar mark was quite a feat for U.S. Steel, considering the annual household income at the time averaged around $750. Today, billion-dollar mergers are not uncommon, but with the legal industry as competitive as its ever been, it is uncommon to see an attorney-client relationship celebrate its centenary. This longevity is a testament to the dedication and client-focused culture that has fueled Reed Smith's success and landed it a spot among Law360's Pennsylvania Powerhouses.

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