2027 Best Law Firms in Washington, DC
Covington & Burling
Covington & Burling is a “brain trust” law firm known for quietly (and smartly) going about its business—antitrust, litigation, white collar defense & investigations, corporate, intellectual property, export controls, data privacy and...
Williams & Connolly LLP
Williams & Connolly continues to hold its own against firms 10 times its size by following a basic mantra: Keep it simple. The firm employs approximately 400 attorneys who focus almost exclusively on litigation from a single office in DC....
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...
Gibson Dunn
With more than 2,200 attorneys across 10 countries, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is a force. Among the top firms in the country, Gibson Dunn is well-known for its litigation and trial work—especially its bustling appellate litigation and...
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...
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 ...
WilmerHale
With 1,100 lawyers across the United States and Europe, WilmerHale is a litigation powerhouse known for its work in IP, securities, and appellate litigation, as well as its life sciences and technology experience. The firm counsels clients in a...
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
With two centuries under its belt, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is one of the nation’s preeminent law firms. Cravath has settled on a lean-and-mean approach to world dominance with three strategically placed offices in New York, London, and...
Hogan Lovells (Legacy Profile)
Following the combination of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on July 1, 2026, a new combined Hogan Lovells Cadwalader profile is being developed and will be available soon. Please note that this profile reflects information...
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Arnold & Porter is home to more than 1,000 lawyers across 16 offices around the globe. The firm practices in more than 40 areas and is particularly well-known for its antitrust, appellate, environmental, and securities litigation practices,...