Husch Blackwell LLP
Husch Blackwell counts approximately 981 attorneys in 22 offices. It took its current form in a 2008 merger.
$200,000
Reported first-year compensation
Not reported: Partnership Track.
Openings
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Husch Blackwell pays $200,000. Of the 197 firms that publish pay, 189 pay more and 5 pay less.
Listed firms by announced first-year comp
| First-Year Comp | Firms |
|---|---|
| Above $200K | 189 |
| $200K | 3 |
| Below $200K | 5 |
Source: firm announcements. 197 listed firms publish a first-year figure.
About Husch Blackwell
Husch Blackwell describes its practice as organized around the industries in which its clients operate. Its firm materials emphasize long-term client relationships, interdisciplinary teams, and the management of legal work as well as the substance of the advice. That organizational approach is a visible part of how the firm presents its services.
One published example concerns a client whose litigation portfolio expanded during a corporate merger. Husch Blackwell describes introducing technology and billing processes to manage the larger collection of matters, improve reporting, and coordinate resources. The example shows work extending beyond an individual case to the operation of a broader legal portfolio.
The firm also highlights client onboarding, matter management, and tools tailored to client requirements. For students, these materials offer a window into the process side of practice: how teams communicate, organize information, and deliver work across multiple matters. Those questions sit alongside the substantive legal and industry
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knowledge required by each client engagement.
Rankings
Latest published editions. Each links to its source.
Size and Standing
- $782M gross revenueAm Law 100, $782M gross revenue: #82 (opens in a new tab)
- Lawyers in 1 countryGlobal 200, Lawyers in 1 country: #102 (opens in a new tab)
- 981 attorneysNLJ 500, 981 attorneys: #57 (opens in a new tab)
- PrestigeVault Law 100, Prestige: #96 (opens in a new tab)
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 |
|---|---|---|
Cannabis Law | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Construction | Wisconsin | Band 1 |
Corporate/M&A | Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds | Band 1 |
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | Missouri | Band 1 |
Healthcare | Missouri | Band 1 |
Healthcare | Texas | Band 1 |
Healthcare | Wisconsin | Band 1 |
Higher Education | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Immigration | Missouri | Band 1 |
Insurance | Wisconsin | Band 1 |
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory | Missouri | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property | Missouri | Band 1 |
Labor & Employment | Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds | Band 1 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds | Band 1 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | Missouri | Band 1 |
Product Liability: Toxic Torts | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Psychedelics Law | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Public Finance | Missouri | Band 1 |
Real Estate | Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds | Band 1 |
Real Estate | Wisconsin | Band 1 |
Tax | Missouri | Band 1 |
Banking & Finance | Colorado | Band 2 |
Banking & Finance | Wisconsin | Band 2 |
Corporate/Commercial | Nebraska | Band 2 |
Corporate/M&A | Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds | Band 2 |
Corporate/M&A | Wisconsin | Band 2 |
Environment | Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds | Band 2 |
Insurance | Missouri | Band 2 |
Labor & Employment | Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds | Band 2 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds | Band 2 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Nebraska | Band 2 |
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | Texas | Band 2 |
Transportation: Aviation: Transactional | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics) | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) | Texas | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property | Minnesota | Band 3 |
Labor & Employment | Colorado | Band 3 |
Labor & Employment | Wisconsin | Band 3 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Texas: Austin & Surrounds | Band 3 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Wisconsin | Band 3 |
Litigation: Product Liability | Missouri | Band 3 |
Natural Resources & Environment | Wisconsin | Band 3 |
Real Estate | Colorado | Band 3 |
Real Estate | Tennessee | Band 3 |
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Healthcare | Massachusetts | Band 4 |
Insurance | Texas | Band 4 |
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Intellectual Property | Tennessee | Band 4 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Colorado | Band 4 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds | Band 4 |
Sports Law | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Banking & Finance | Nationwide | Band 5 |
Banking & Finance | Texas | Band 5 |
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy | Nationwide | Band 5 |
Government ContractsHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
HealthcareHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Litigation: General CommercialHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 5 |
59 reported ranking rows
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Schools Husch Blackwell Hires From
6 schools name Husch Blackwell on its own employer or placement pages. These lists are not exhaustive.