ArentFox Schiff LLP
ArentFox Schiff has approximately 578 attorneys across 8 offices. Founded in 1866.
$215,000
Reported first-year compensation
Not reported: Partnership Track.
Openings
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ArentFox Schiff pays $215,000. Of the 197 firms that publish pay, 179 pay more and 11 pay less.
Listed firms by announced first-year comp
| First-Year Comp | Firms |
|---|---|
| Above $215K | 179 |
| $215K | 7 |
| Below $215K | 11 |
Source: firm announcements. 197 listed firms publish a first-year figure.
About ArentFox Schiff
ArentFox Schiff organizes its public identity around understanding a client's business and industry as well as the relevant law. The firm advises across a range of industries and describes its lawyers and policy professionals as working together on business strategy, immediate legal problems and longer-term commercial objectives. Its work therefore extends beyond a single transaction or court proceeding.
Government service is a recurring element of the firm's own account of its background. ArentFox Schiff describes public-service experience as part of the knowledge it brings to clients, alongside private-sector legal work. That combination is especially relevant to businesses whose decisions are affected by regulation and public policy.
The firm also identifies pro bono, inclusion and innovation as parts of its institutional program. Its stated values emphasize practical advice, initiative and relationships with clients. These are the firm's descriptions of its approach, rather than independent guarantees about associate workload or experience; the
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concrete distinction is the combination of industry-focused legal advice and policy expertise within the same practice.
Rankings
Latest published editions. Each links to its source.
Size and Standing
Practice Strength by Market
Every band below appears on this firm’s Chambers USA 2026 profile, checked September 26, 2026. Where Chambers splits a table into The Elite and Highly Regarded, every Elite firm ranks above every Highly Regarded firm.
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| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | District of Columbia | Band 1 |
Real Estate | District of Columbia | Band 1 |
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | District of Columbia | Band 2 |
Energy & Natural Resources | Illinois | Band 2 |
Environment | Illinois | Band 2 |
Government Relations: State & Local | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Sports Law | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Transportation: Road (Automotive) | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Healthcare | California | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property | Illinois | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | New York | Band 3 |
International Trade: Customs | Nationwide | Band 3 |
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Leisure & Hospitality | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Media & Entertainment: Advisory | New York | Band 3 |
Real Estate | California: Northern | Band 3 |
Food & Beverages: Alcohol | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Healthcare | District of Columbia | Band 4 |
Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory | District of Columbia | Band 4 |
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Labor & Employment | District of Columbia | Band 4 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | Illinois | Band 4 |
Occupational Safety and Health | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Retail | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | District of Columbia | Band 5 |
Bankruptcy/RestructuringHighly Regarded | New York | Band 1 |
HealthcareHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Bankruptcy/RestructuringHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Labor & EmploymentHighly Regarded | California | Band 3 |
Litigation: General CommercialHighly Regarded | District of Columbia | Band 3 |
32 reported ranking rows
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Schools ArentFox Schiff Hires From
2 schools name ArentFox Schiff on its own employer or placement pages. These lists are not exhaustive.