Alston & Bird LLP

Alston and Bird is the only law firm in America to make Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 26 consecutive years, and that is not a marketing gimmick, it is a genuine reflection of the firm's culture. With approximately 960 attorneys headquartered in Atlanta and offices in key markets including New York, Washington DC, Charlotte, Dallas, and Los Angeles, Alston and Bird has built one of the most respected and employee-friendly platforms in BigLaw.

The firm has deep strengths in intellectual property, healthcare, litigation, tax, and corporate transactions. Alston and Bird's IP practice is nationally recognized, and its healthcare regulatory and transactional work ranks among the best in the country. The firm also has strong capabilities in financial services, privacy and data security, and environmental law, supported by a client base that includes major corporations across multiple industries.

The culture at Alston and Bird is the firm's greatest asset. Beyond the Fortune recognition, the firm has been named a Best Workplace for Parents, a Best Workplace for Women, and a Top Workplace in DC, all in 2025 alone. Associates describe a supportive, balanced environment where professional development and personal wellbeing are both prioritized. This is not a firm that talks about culture; it lives it.

The summer program uses a free-market system with approximately 50 summers. PPP is approximately $2.3 million. Alston and Bird recruits from top law schools nationwide with a strong Southeast presence. If work-life integration and genuine firm culture matter to you as much as practice quality, Alston and Bird belongs on your short list.