Top BigLaw Firms for Government Regulatory / Public Policy in Chicago
Every firm in our directory with a Chicago office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for government regulatory in Illinois, strongest band first. Mayer Brown LLP leads with Band 1, one of 2 firms in Band 1.
- Ranked firms
- 3
- Band 1 firms
- 2
- Median first-year base
- $225,000
3 ranked firms for government regulatory in Chicago
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayer Brown LLP Vault #44 |
| $225,000 | See the Job Board |
| 2 | Kelley Drye & Warren |
| $225,000 | See the Job Board |
| 3 | Duane Morris LLP Vault #94 |
| $220,000 | Not announced |
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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