Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

DWT holds Band 1 rankings in Chambers USA for Media & Entertainment, First Amendment, Technology, and Privacy & Data Security. The firm's media law practice is the largest and most recognized in the country, defending journalists, news organizations, and media companies in defamation suits, prior restraint challenges, access disputes, and government subpoena fights. Its privacy and data security group advises technology companies and media platforms on data protection compliance and content moderation issues. DWT also maintains strong practices in energy and environmental law, real estate, and corporate transactions, reflecting the Pacific Northwest economy it serves.

DWT uses a free-market assignment system. The interview process follows a standard BigLaw format, a screener followed by a longer callback with straightforward behavioral questions. Candidates are encouraged to prepare stories that demonstrate problem-solving and client interaction skills. The firm's culture is described as collaborative and down-to-earth, shaped by its Pacific Northwest roots and the creative industries it serves. Associates benefit from the firm's deep relationships with media organizations, technology companies, and energy firms, gaining client exposure in sectors that are both intellectually stimulating and culturally dynamic.

DWT's #1 ranking in First Amendment and media law gives it a distinctive identity that no other firm of its size can claim. The firm has been involved in many of the most consequential press freedom cases in recent decades, and its clients include some of the most recognizable names in American journalism. For students passionate about media law, free speech, privacy, or technology, or simply drawn to a Pacific Northwest firm with a genuine culture and a nationally dominant niche practice. DWT offers a combination that is truly unique in the market.