Top BigLaw Firms for White Collar Defense in Raleigh
Every firm in our directory with a Raleigh office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for white collar defense in North Carolina, strongest band first. Alston & Bird LLP leads with Band 1.
- Ranked firms
- 3
- Band 1 firms
- 1
- Median first-year base
- $220,000
3 ranked firms for white collar defense in Raleigh
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alston & Bird LLP Vault #58 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 2 | McGuireWoods LLP Vault #68 |
| $215,000 | See the job board |
| 3 | Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP |
| Not reported | Not announced |
Chambers bands from Chambers USA 2026, North Carolina 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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