2026 Best Law Firms in Chicago
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most elite law firms, is known for its corporate, intellectual property, litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With more than 4,000 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as one...
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin is a global powerhouse with a long list of clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups in a range of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, sports and media, and technology. With...
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s largest law firms. With more than 3,500 attorneys in 14 countries around the world, Latham practices in all the major jurisdictions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and regularly...
Skadden
Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. It was the first law firm to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue, now the industry brass ring. Renowned for its M&A prowess, the firm is an all-star across practice...
Mayer Brown LLP
Mayer Brown is a law firm with offices across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It employs more than 1,800 lawyers . Known for its top-flight corporate, finance, and appellate work, Mayer Brown serves many of the world’s largest...
Winston & Strawn LLP
From its 19th-century Chicago roots, Winston & Strawn has become a global law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia. Winston is known for its work in middle-market private equity,...
McDermott Will & Schulte
With its history going back to the 1930s, McDermott Will & Schulte is home to almost 1,800 attorneys across 22 offices in the United States and Europe. Among its many practices, the firm is especially known for its healthcare, tax, and...
Jenner & Block
From its Windy City roots, Jenner & Block has grown to more than 500 lawyers with offices in Chicago; London; downtown Los Angeles and Century City; New York; San Francisco; and Washington, DC. The client roster is a blend of established...
Jones Day
Jones Day is a worldwide powerhouse with internationally recognized experience in litigation and attorneys working globally in most major areas of law. Jones Day provides significant legal representation for almost half of the Fortune 500,...
Ropes & Gray
With 14 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Ropes & Gray is an international firm that prides itself on exceptional client service and cutting-edge work. A regular atop legal industry rankings, the firm is adept at assisting...