The Los Angeles Business Journal honored Eric Krautheimer as one of their 2018 Leaders in Law, which recognizes “achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community.” Winners were announced at a dinner held at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel on October 17. The Los Angeles Business Journal described Eric as “truly a master of all trades, he has executed superlative, headline-making deals in disparate industries.” In discussing his work, the publication stated that “his considerable experience in large and time-sensitive M&A transactions was critical in completing Amazon.com’s $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods – the 11th biggest global retail transaction and the fourth biggest deal in U.S. retail, ever. Executed in record time – it’s the fastest $5 billion-plus public retail acquisition in U.S. history – the deal also unlocks myriad opportunities for Amazon to change the way we shop for food.”