Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

If you want a national litigation powerhouse with deep Midwest roots, Faegre Drinker delivers on both fronts. Formed from the 2020 merger of Minneapolis-based Faegre Baker Daniels and Philadelphia-based Drinker Biddle & Reath, the firm now has approximately 1,030 attorneys across 21 offices in the U.S., U.K., and China. The combined platform bridges the Midwest and East Coast in a way few firms can match.

Faegre Drinker's product liability and mass torts practice is the firm's signature strength, the team has handled over 21,200 product liability matters across 85 jurisdictions, secured more than 45 bellwether trial wins, and defended over 30 multidistrict litigation cases. The Legal 500 ranked the practice among the top tier for pharmaceutical and medical device defense. Beyond product liability, the firm has strong corporate, intellectual property, and finance practices, and BTI Consulting named Faegre Drinker a Litigation Powerhouse in its 2026 outlook report.

The culture blends Midwestern approachability with sophisticated East Coast deal-making. The firm uses a free-market system, and summer associates benefit from the firm's breadth, you can explore everything from mass tort defense to venture capital transactions. Associates report a genuinely supportive environment with strong mentoring.

In recruiting, emphasize any interest in product liability, life sciences, or complex litigation. Faegre Drinker values well-rounded candidates who appreciate the advantages of a firm that spans multiple major legal markets without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of New York-only firms.