Los Angeles, CA
Named Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by the Financial Times (2025) and holding more than 100 #1 league table positions, Latham & Watkins is one of the largest and most diversified law firms in the world. The firm's largest office is in New York, with a major presence in Washington, D.C., London, Chicago, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Latham is a leader in virtually every major practice area, including corporate M&A, banking and finance, litigation, antitrust, and capital markets. The firm was the first U.S. law firm to exceed $2 billion in revenue and has been named Americas Law Firm of the Year. Latham's broad platform allows it to handle the most complex cross-border transactions and disputes.
Latham's culture is often described as entrepreneurial and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork across offices and practice groups. The firm offers associates significant deal and case exposure from the start and is known for its non-hierarchical approach to development.
Founded
1934
Attorneys
~3,000
Vault Rank
#4
Starting Salary
$225,000
Offices
21 locations