Skadden

The first law firm to handle over $1 trillion in announced M&A transactions in a single year, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is one of the largest and most prominent firms in the world. Headquartered in New York, the firm has approximately 1,700 attorneys across 21 offices globally, including Boston, Washington, D.C., London, Beijing, and Tokyo.

Skadden built its reputation as the dominant force in mergers and acquisitions, becoming the first firm to handle over $1 trillion in M&A transactions in a single year. The firm's transactional, litigation, and regulatory practices are consistently ranked among the best in the profession, with particular strength in corporate restructuring, securities, and government enforcement matters.

Skadden's summer program is one of the most competitive in BigLaw, attracting top candidates from law schools across the country. The firm is known for providing significant responsibility to associates early in their careers and maintaining a performance-driven culture that rewards initiative and excellence.