Norton Rose Fulbright
UnverifiedHouston, TX
About
Norton Rose Fulbright is one of the largest law firms in the world and offers a genuinely global energy and infrastructure practice that spans six continents. With approximately 3,360 attorneys headquartered in Houston and offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, NRF provides the kind of international reach that most firms can only claim on their websites.
The firm's energy practice is its calling card, with top Chambers rankings in both traditional and renewable energy categories. NRF advises on some of the most significant energy projects globally, from oil and gas developments to renewable power and infrastructure transactions. The firm also has strong capabilities in litigation, corporate M&A, financial institutions, and technology, supported by its deep sector expertise.
The culture at NRF is international and collaborative, reflecting the firm's origins as a combination of legacy firms across multiple countries. Associates benefit from the firm's genuine global integration, with opportunities for cross-border work and international secondments. The Houston headquarters gives the firm a strong energy industry connection while maintaining a collegial Texas culture.
NRF's summer program uses a free-market system with approximately 65 summers and a 2,000-hour billable target. PPP is approximately $1.7 million. The firm recruits from law schools nationwide and places particular value on candidates with backgrounds or demonstrated interest in energy, renewables, and project finance. Students interested in the firm's Energy Academy should apply early, as positions fill quickly.
Recruiting & Summer Program
Summer Class Size
127 associates
Summer Offer Rate
96%
Billable Hours
1,900 hours
Practice Areas & Rankings
Source: Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
| Practice Area | Band | Jurisdictions |
|---|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | Band 1 | New York |
| Privacy / Data Security | Band 1 | Nationwide |
| Project Finance | Band 1 | Nationwide |
| Restructuring / Bankruptcy | Band 2 | New York |
| Transportation: Aviation: Finance | Band 2 | Nationwide |
| Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance | Band 2 | Nationwide |
Firm Profile
Vault Rank (2026)
#57
AmLaw Rank (FY2025)
#19
Founded
2013
Chair / Managing Partner
Jeff Cody
Partners
534
Attorneys
~3,360
Partnership Track
9 years
Billable Hours Target
1,900 hours
Summer Class Size (2025)
~130
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.8B
Revenue per Lawyer (FY2025)
$844K
1st-Year Total Comp (2026)
$245,000+
PPP (FY2025)
$2.1M
Offices (18 locations)
Data sources: Financial data from AmLaw 200, FY2025. Practice area rankings from Chambers USA 2026. Summer program data from Chambers Associate 2026. Office locations from firm websites. Last verified: March 27, 2026. View our data methodology