2026 Best Law Firms in the Midwest
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 ...
Dentons
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...
Stinson LLP
Stinson LLP is a force in the Midwest, with offices throughout Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota. It has expanded beyond its roots over the years, with additional offices in Arizona, DC, New York, and Texas. The...
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...
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Squire Patton Boggs operates out of 44 offices across 20 countries on five continents. Its multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers supports a diverse mix of clients, ranging from Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 corporations to emerging...
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...