Top BigLaw Firms for Environmental in San Diego
Every firm in our directory with a San Diego office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for environmental law in California, strongest band first. Paul Hastings LLP leads with Band 1.
- Ranked firms
- 5
- Band 1 firms
- 1
- Median first-year base
- $225,000
5 ranked firms for environmental law in San Diego
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Hastings LLP Vault #21 |
| $225,000+ | Expected mid-December 2026 |
| 2 | Latham & Watkins LLP Vault #4 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026Deadline Jan 29, 2027 |
| 3 | DLA Piper LLP (US) Vault #42 |
| $225,000+ | Expected early January 2027 |
| 4 | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Vault #60 |
| $225,000+ | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 5 | Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP Vault #66 |
| $225,000+ | Not announced |
Chambers bands from Chambers USA 2026, California 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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