Top BigLaw Firms for Energy / Infrastructure in Chicago
Every firm in our directory with a Chicago office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for energy and infrastructure in Illinois, strongest band first. Jenner & Block LLP leads with Band 2.
- Ranked firms
- 3
- Band 1 firms
- 0
- Median first-year base
- $225,000
3 ranked firms for energy and infrastructure in Chicago
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenner & Block LLP Vault #43 |
| $225,000+ | Not announced (last cycle Nov 14, 2025) |
| 2 | ArentFox Schiff LLP Vault #80 |
| $215,000 | Not announced |
| 3 | Quarles & Brady |
| $225,000 | See the Job Board |
Chambers bands from Chambers USA 2026, Illinois tables; Band 1 is the strongest, and a “Highly Regarded” band sits below every “Elite” band. Pay is each firm’s first-year base; summer dates come from each firm’s own page via the BigLaw Job Board. How rankings work
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Other practices in Chicago
- Commercial Litigation26 firms
- Corporate / M&A23 firms
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- Labor & Employment22 firms
- Real Estate19 firms
- Banking & Finance17 firms
- Insurance / Reinsurance15 firms
- Environmental13 firms
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation13 firms
- Healthcare12 firms