Alston & Bird

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.