Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson Dunn holds Band 1 rankings in Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, Appellate, White-Collar Crime, Litigation, and Antitrust. The firm's appellate practice is considered the strongest in private practice, regularly arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal circuit courts. Its litigation department handles the most complex commercial, securities, and government enforcement matters, and the white-collar practice defends corporations and individuals in high-profile investigations. Gibson Dunn's labor and employment group ranks at the top of the market nationally.

Gibson Dunn uses a free-market assignment system. Chambers Associate rates the firm as The Elite for Pro Bono, and the firm earns strong marks for quality of life and culture. The billable target is achievable, especially since all pro bono hours count equally. The firm hosts around 15 affinity groups and invests in associate social events and team-building. Working hours vary by practice, weekends are generally protected, though closings may require extended hours. The summer class is approximately 201 associates.

Notable alumni include Theodore Olson (former U.S. Solicitor General who argued the landmark Obergefell same-sex marriage case), Miguel Estrada, and numerous federal appellate judges. Gibson Dunn's strength in appellate litigation gives it a unique role among large full-service firms, it is one of very few firms where the appellate practice is a signature capability rather than a secondary offering.