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Associates rate the reputations of peer firms in their own regions. These rankings reveal the most prestigious law firms by region across the U.S. Vault's 2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's 2026-2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from October 22, 2025 to January 23, 2026.
Survey Methodology

Sometimes all you care about is how a firm stacks up against its peer firms in a particular region of the country. That’s where our regional rankings come in. Each regional ranking is based on ratings from associates who actually work in that region and who were asked to rate firms based on local prestige. This year’s regional rankings include the following locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, Mountain States, New York, Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, the South Atlantic, Southern California, Texas, and Washington, DC.

Vault's 2026-2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from October 22, 2025 to January 23, 2026.

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2027 Best Law Firms in the Midwest

#1
SCORE 8.392
2026 Rank 1

Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most elite law firms, is known for its corporate, intellectual property (IP), litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With more than 4,000 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as...

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#2
SCORE 7.820
2026 Rank 2

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,...

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#3
SCORE 7.585
2026 Rank 3

Skadden

Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. Renowned for its M&A prowess, the firm is an all-star across practice areas, with over 1,700 lawyers around the globe. From Proxy Fights to Powerhouse ...

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#4
SCORE 6.348
2026 Rank 5

Husch Blackwell LLP

Spanning over 20 offices nationwide, including a virtual office, The Link, Husch Blackwell operates with an industry-centered approach across different practice areas to provide comprehensive representation for each client.  Growth Mindset ...

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#5
SCORE 5.919
2026 Rank 10

BCLP

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has established itself in the 21st century as an ambitious upstart on the global scene while retaining its historic ties to the Show Me State. Today, the firm has more than 1,200 attorneys and other professionals...

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#6
SCORE 5.895
2026 Rank 12

Polsinelli

Polsinelli is a full-service firm with a roster of nationwide clients. The firm is known for its corporate, transactional, intellectual property (IP), litigation, and regulatory practices with a focus on the healthcare, real estate, finance,...

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#7
SCORE 5.880
2026 Rank 6

Dentons US LLP

Through a long history of combinations, Dentons is the Pac-Man of law firms. Its rapid growth began in 2010, when Chicago’s Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal—known for its real estate prowess—and United Kingdom-based Denton Wilde Sapte joined...

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#8
SCORE 5.874
2026 Rank 4

Faegre Drinker

Faegre Drinker is an international law firm providing litigation, regulatory, and business services to clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups. The firm was formed in February 2020 through the combination of Faegre Baker Daniels...

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#9
SCORE 5.745
2026 Rank 8

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

With 625 attorneys spread across 12 offices, no issue is impossible for Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP to handle. The firm handles a variety of legal issues, including transactional, employment and labor relations, litigation, and real...

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#10
SCORE 5.658
2026 Rank 16

Lathrop GPM LLP

Lathrop GPM was formed in January 2020, when Kansas City firm Lathrop Gage and Minneapolis firm Gray Plant Mooty  joined forces to become one. The combined firm boasts a count of more than 400 attorneys in 14 offices (plus two by appointment...

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