On my resume should I mention the names of big customers I was contracted to under a consulting firm?

I worked as a consultant for a top name software company for 15 years. During that time I serviced some very big clients. Should I put those client names, each of whom represent different industries, on my resume? Note, I was never an employee of these big clients, but rather a consultant brought onsite as a representative of the software company I worked for.

One of my friends told me absolutely not as it could lead to legal ramifications. She also indicated that potential employers may misconstrue that I was trying to get by on the publicity of those companies and not my own merit.

If it is not advisable to 'name drop', how do I show that I worked as a technology consultant for specific industries like mulit-media, hospitality, petroleum distribution, etc. ?

Please advise.

I have on my resume. (To me) It sounds very impressive that one was able to serve and handle an account that largy. I once handled the printing orders for Exxon and don't hesitate to put that on my resume.

you can call them and ask if you can put them as your references on the next job you are applying...

When anyone is looking to hire you they want to get through that pile fast.
So NO.....NOT YET !!
make sure you use your company name and years that you worked there.
Save the name dropping till the interview.

Good Luck