Just as the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ hosted football players from around the world, White & Case gathered together employees worldwide to compete in football and volleyball at its own annual World Cup in November. The White & Case World Cup featured 311 participants from 15 Firm offices, with 13 football teams and nine volleyball teams competing.

Held on a sunny weekend in Antalya, Turkey, the event was organized by our World Cup Organizing Committee and hosted by our colleagues in Turkey. Team Brussels won the football final against Team Berlin, while Team Prague won the volleyball final against Team Bratislava. Pictures of the event appear below.

"We hosted it because it's fun and a great team building experience," said Istanbul partner Asli Basgoz. The World Cup culminated in an awards ceremony and a beach barbecue. Partner Oliver Brettle added, "It's a great way to get people together and then create informal networks that help pull this global firm together."