2027 Vault Rankings
At a Glance
“You get responsibility early on, and partners are thoughtful about mentoring and developing your skill set over time.”
“Greenberg Traurig's entrepreneurial spirit allows associates to pursue a variety of interests.”
“The black box compensation structure.”
“Some associates may wish there were more standardized training resources or clearer guidance early on.”
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, clients include some of the biggest names in information technology, energy, entertainment, telecommunications, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. With 51 offices worldwide, an exceptionally broad practice scope, and household names for clients, it is one of the largest firms in the United States.
Southern Heat
Greenberg Traurig traces its roots to 1967, when three Miami attorneys established a practice modeled on New York’s boutique transactional firms. Mel Greenberg was the firm’s first CEO; University of Miami grad Robert Traurig became a power player among southern Florida’s real estate firms, builders, and developers; and early name partner Larry Hoffman became the firm’s CEO in the 1990s. Under Hoffman’s leadership, the firm began expanding, and through both organic growth and strategic acquisition of other firms, Greenberg Traurig continued to grow throughout the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, the firm boasts 35 U.S. and 16 international offices.
From Construction to Ball Games
Although the firm has expanded significantly since its early days, traces of Greenberg Traurig’s history remain in its modern practice. The firm continues to hold sway in the real estate market, and its influence is felt far from Miami. It has gained traction in Manhattan real estate circles by working on some of the city’s largest deals. The firm’s real estate department is armed with more than 700 lawyers who work with clients across the world. The attorneys’ experience spans all facets of the industry, including construction, finance, hospitality, land development and land use, leasing, litigation matters, real estate investment trusts, and tax matters.
The firm is known for its entertainment and media practice and has ranked among the top 15 firms in Vault’s Media, Entertainment, & Sports rankings. The firm’s lawyers work across practices, serving clients’ needs related to financing, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, regulatory matters, taxes, and trusts and estates. The firm specializes in legal issues related to sports facilities and entertainment venues, sports, video games, and esports.
Developing Professionals
Greenberg Traurig’s Hoffman Center for Professional Development oversees all areas of learning at the firm. Hoffman Center programming helps the firm advance its goals to enhance associate careers and enable associates to track their career development against the firm’s core competencies and create deeper ties with shareholders and mentors, who are invested in helping them succeed. The program is not one-size-fits-all by design; the firm acknowledges and recognizes that everyone has their own path and goals. As part of the associate development program, there is a formal mentor program for associates. In addition, shareholder-level lawyers serve as career development liaisons in each office, overseeing the development of the associates, taking responsibility for ensuring the associates receive assignments, supporting their growth and development, assessing performance, and providing feedback on the individual as part of their career trajectory as a lawyer.
News & Awards
- Represented funds and accounts managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC in a $27 billion private bond offering to finance Meta’s Hyperion data center campus, a landmark digital infrastructure transaction and one of the largest private debt financings to date.
- Advised Cartesian Growth Corporation II on its definitive business combination agreement with InoBat AS, a European battery technology and energy storage company, in a transaction valuing InoBat at $1.265 billion pre-money and including $77.5 million in private investment in public equity financing. Following closing, which remains subject to customary conditions and shareholder approval, InoBat is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “INBT.”
- Secured a jury verdict for clients in the Texas Business Court, the first jury verdict rendered by the court since its establishment in 2025 as a specialized forum for complex commercial disputes involving at least $5 million in controversy.
- Represented Riot Platforms, Inc. in its acquisition of Block Mining, Inc., a vertically integrated bitcoin mining company. The multidisciplinary team advised on all aspects of the transaction, including corporate, intellectual property, benefits and employment, tax, energy, real estate, environmental, and regulatory matters.
- No. 17, Am Law 100, 2026—The American Lawyer
- Client Service A-Team, 2026—BTI Consulting
- More than 880 lawyer and firm rankings worldwide, 2025-2026—Chambers and Partners
- No. 1 attorneys listed as Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2026—Best Lawyers
- Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, 2018-Present—American Bar Association
Why Work Here
At the Top of the Profession
Greenberg Traurig was ranked no. 1 in the United States for five-year growth leaders in The National Law Journal Millennium NLJ 250 annual survey of the nation's 250 largest law firms. In addition, Greenberg Traurig ranked no. 4 on The American Lawyer's 2003 Lateral Report, an annual listing of U.S. firms that have attracted the most lateral hires. We have grown steadily by seeking out the best and brightest at all levels in the legal profession. Greenberg Traurig ranks no. 19 on The National Law Journal's 2002 annual listing of the nation's largest law firms, based on number of lawyers.
One Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 801-9200
CEO and Managing Partner: Brian L. Duffy
Hiring Partners: Senior Chairman Brad Kaufman, Executive Vice President Diane Ibrahim
Total No. Attorneys (2026):
3K - 3.5K
No. of Partners Named 2026:
46
Varies by office
General Recruiting Email
:
gtrecruiting@gtlaw.com
No. of U.S. Offices: 35
No. of International Offices: 16
New York, NY
Albany, NY
Aspen, CO
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Houston, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Long Island, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Minneapolis, MN
New Jersey
Northern Virginia
Orange County (Irvine), CA
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Silicon Valley (East Palo Alto), CA
Tallahassee, FL
Tampa, FL
Washington, DC
West Palm Beach, FL
Westchester County (White Plains), NY
Wilmington, DE
Abu Dhabi
Amsterdam
Berlin
Dubai
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
London
Mexico City
Milan
Munich
São Paulo
Seoul
Shanghai
Singapore
Tel Aviv
Tokyo
Warsaw
Banking & Financial Services
Corporate
Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Digital Infrastructure
Energy & Natural Resources
Entertainment & Media
Environmental
Gaming
Government Contracts
Government Law & Policy
Health Care & FDA Practice
Immigration & Compliance
Intellectual Property & Technology
International Trade
Labor & Employment
Life Sciences & Medical Technology
Litigation
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care
Public Finance
Real Estate
Restructuring & Bankruptcy
Tax & Private Wealth Services
*See firm website for complete list of practice areas and industries.