Top BigLaw Firms for Technology Transactions in Chicago
Every firm in our directory with a Chicago office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for technology transactions in Illinois, strongest band first. Kirkland & Ellis LLP leads with Band 1, one of 2 firms in Band 1.
- Ranked firms
- 6
- Band 1 firms
- 2
- Median first-year base
- $225,000
6 ranked firms for technology transactions in Chicago
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Vault #6 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Mayer Brown LLP Vault #44 |
| $225,000+ | See the job board |
| 3 | Baker McKenzie LLP Vault #45 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026Deadline Mar 1, 2027 |
| 4 | Sidley Austin LLP Vault #11 |
| $225,000+ | Expected early November 2026 |
| 5 | Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP Vault #24 |
| $255,000+ | Expected early January 2027 |
| 6 | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Vault #85 |
| $225,000 | 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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