Los Angeles, CA
Named 2026 Law Firm of the Year in Criminal Defense: White-Collar by Best Law Firms and earning 130 top-tier Chambers USA rankings, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a litigation and appellate powerhouse with global reach. C., New York, London, and Paris.
Gibson Dunn is widely regarded as one of the premier litigation firms in the country, with a Supreme Court and appellate practice that has argued more than 160 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. The firm is equally strong in corporate transactions, M&A, and regulatory matters, with notable representations in landmark technology, IP, and civil rights cases.
The firm's culture blends California informality with the intensity of elite practice. Gibson Dunn is known for giving associates early responsibility, particularly in its litigation practice, and for fostering an entrepreneurial environment where high performers can build their own practices.
Founded
1890
Attorneys
~1,800
Vault Rank
#11
Starting Salary
$225,000
Offices
16 locations