Top BigLaw Firms for Private Equity in Austin
Every firm in our directory with a Austin office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for private equity in Texas, strongest band first. Kirkland & Ellis LLP leads with Band 1.
- Ranked firms
- 4
- Band 1 firms
- 1
- Median first-year base
- $225,000
4 ranked firms for private equity in Austin
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Vault #6 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Latham & Watkins LLP Vault #4 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026Deadline Jan 29, 2027 |
| 3 | Vinson & Elkins LLP Vault #53 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 4 | Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Vault #15 |
| $225,000+ | Not announced |
Chambers bands from Chambers USA 2026, Texas 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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