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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Houston, 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 AreaBandJurisdictions
Banking & FinanceBand 1New York
Privacy / Data SecurityBand 1Nationwide
Project FinanceBand 1Nationwide
Restructuring / BankruptcyBand 2New York
Transportation: Aviation: FinanceBand 2Nationwide
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: FinanceBand 2Nationwide

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)

Houston, TX(HQ)
New York, NY
Washington DC, DC
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Minneapolis, MN
St. Louis, MO
London
Paris
Frankfurt
Hong Kong
Singapore
Tokyo
Dubai
Sydney
Austin, TX
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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