Atlanta, GA
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.
Summer Class Size
73 associates
Data sources: Financial data from AmLaw 200, FY2025. Practice area rankings from Chambers USA 2026. Summer program data from Chambers Associate 2026. Office locations from firm websites. Last verified: March 27, 2026. View our data methodology
Summer Offer Rate
97%
Billable Hours
2,000 hours
Source: Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
| Practice Area | Band | Jurisdictions |
|---|---|---|
| Antitrust | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Banking & Finance | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Capital Markets / Securities | Band 1 | Nationwide, Georgia |
| Commercial Litigation | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Construction | Band 1 | California |
| Corporate / M&A | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Environmental | Band 1 | California |
| Government Regulatory / Public Policy | Band 1 | Nationwide |
| Healthcare | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Intellectual Property (General / Trademark) | Band 1 | North Carolina |
| International Arbitration | Band 1 | Nationwide |
| Labor & Employment | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Real Estate | Band 1 | Georgia |
| Tax | Band 1 | Georgia, New York, North Carolina |
| White Collar Defense | Band 1 | Georgia, New York, North Carolina |
| Banking & Finance | Band 2 | Nationwide |
| Construction | Band 2 | Georgia |
| Environmental | Band 2 | Georgia |
| Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation | Band 2 | Nationwide |
| Insurance / Reinsurance | Band 2 | Georgia |
| Intellectual Property (General / Trademark) | Band 2 | Georgia |
| Privacy / Data Security | Band 2 | Nationwide |
| Real Estate | Band 2 | Nationwide, California, North Carolina |
| Restructuring / Bankruptcy | Band 2 | Georgia, New York |
| Retail: Corporate & Transactional | Band 2 | Nationwide |
| Commercial Litigation | Band 3 | North Carolina |
| Construction | Band 3 | Nationwide |
| Energy / Infrastructure | Band 3 | Georgia |
| Healthcare | Band 3 | District of Columbia |
| Intellectual Property (General / Trademark) | Band 3 | Nationwide, Texas |
| Labor & Employment | Band 3 | Nationwide, District of Columbia |
| Private Equity | Band 3 | Nationwide |
| Retail | Band 3 | Nationwide |
| Antitrust | Band 4 | California |
| Banking & Finance | Band 4 | California |
| Commercial Litigation | Band 4 | New York |
| Corporate / M&A | Band 4 | North Carolina: Charlotte & Surrounds |
| Environmental | Band 4 | Nationwide, District of Columbia |
| Healthcare | Band 4 | Nationwide |
| Insurance / Reinsurance | Band 4 | California |
| Antitrust | Band 5 | District of Columbia |
| Banking & Finance | Band 5 | Texas |
| Capital Markets / Securities | Band 5 | New York |
| Insurance / Reinsurance | Band 5 | New York |
| Real Estate | Band 5 | New York |
| Tax | Band 5 | Nationwide, District of Columbia |
Vault Rank (2026)
#58
AmLaw Rank (FY2025)
#44
Founded
1893
Chair / Managing Partner
Richard Hays
Partners
152
Attorneys
~960
Partnership Track
9 years
Billable Hours Target
2,000 hours
Summer Class Size (2025)
~70
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.4B
Revenue per Lawyer (FY2025)
$1.5M
1st-Year Total Comp (2026)
$245,000+
PPP (FY2025)
$4.5M