Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, King & Spalding has approximately 1,384 attorneys across 17 offices and traces its history to 1885.
First-year comp
$255,000+
Reported first-year compensation
Summer associates
116
Reporting year not confirmed; 100% reported offer rate
Partnership track
Not reported
No sourced figure yet
Vault 100
#36
Overall firm rank
King & Spalding traces its history to Atlanta in the 1890s and operates across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Its firm materials describe an international practice built around industry knowledge and longstanding client relationships. Cross-border disputes are a visible part of that offering.
Its services include international arbitration, commercial litigation, construction and infrastructure disputes, enforcement and asset recovery, and cross-border investigations. Related areas include international trade and foreign investment review. Together, these practices address disputes and business risks that may involve several legal systems or interactions with governments.
The firm also describes pro bono representation and community work involving education, housing, food security, medical care, and disaster relief. For students, the international disputes offering provides a specific lens on the wider firm: advocacy can require understanding commercial agreements, public institutions, and enforcement options in different jurisdictions, as well as the procedures of the forum hearing the case.
External community opinions; not verified firm facts.
Filter reported rankings by market or practice. These records may be historical; years and markets are shown where reported. Individual ranking verification status is not available. A firm profile link does not verify a particular ranking.
Scroll sideways to see recognition.
| Practice | Market | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
Antitrust | Georgia | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Antitrust | Texas | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Banking & Finance | Georgia | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Capital Markets / Securities | Florida | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Capital Markets / Securities | Georgia | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Commercial Litigation | California | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Commercial Litigation | Georgia | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Commercial Litigation | Nationwide | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Commercial Litigation | New York | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Construction | Texas | Chambers Band 1 Reported year: 2026 Ranking source not supplied |
Profits per partner
$7.3M
AmLaw #23