Cleveland, OH
If you want to shape policy at the highest levels of government, Squire Patton Boggs should be at the top of your list. This firm isn't just practicing law, it's one of the most powerful lobbying and public policy operations in the world, consistently ranking among the top firms for federal lobbying revenue and earning recognition on The Hill's Top Lobbyists list year after year. With approximately 1,410 attorneys across offices in Washington DC, Cleveland, and over 40 locations worldwide, Squire Patton Boggs offers a rare combination of global legal services and government relations firepower.
The firm's public policy and government relations practice is genuinely unmatched, no other law firm integrates legislative advocacy, regulatory counsel, and traditional legal services at this scale. Beyond lobbying, the firm has deep capabilities in corporate transactions, international trade, energy, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Chambers USA and the Legal 500 consistently rank multiple practices across the firm.
Squire Patton Boggs has a collegial, globally minded culture that reflects its massive international footprint. The firm embraces a free-market system for summer associates, giving you the freedom to explore diverse practice areas and even cross-border work early in your career. Associates report strong mentorship and genuine opportunities to work alongside senior government affairs professionals.
For recruiting, emphasize any policy, government, or regulatory experience you have, this firm values people who understand how law intersects with legislation and public affairs. Networking at DC-focused events and showing genuine interest in the firm's bipartisan advocacy work will help you stand out.
Summer Class Size
32 associates
Data sources: Financial data from AmLaw 200, FY2025. Practice area rankings from Chambers USA 2026. Summer program data from Chambers Associate 2026. Office locations from firm websites. Last verified: March 27, 2026. View our data methodology
Billable Hours
1,950 hours
Source: Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
| Practice Area | Band | Jurisdictions |
|---|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | Band 1 | Arizona, Florida, Ohio |
| Corporate / M&A | Band 1 | Ohio: North |
| Environmental | Band 1 | Ohio |
| Insurance / Reinsurance | Band 1 | Ohio |
| International Arbitration | Band 1 | Nationwide |
| Restructuring / Bankruptcy | Band 1 | Ohio |
| Banking & Finance | Band 2 | Nationwide, District of Columbia |
| Commercial Litigation | Band 2 | Florida, Ohio |
| Corporate / M&A | Band 2 | Arizona, Ohio: South & Central |
| Intellectual Property (General / Trademark) | Band 2 | Ohio |
| Intellectual Property (Patent) | Band 2 | California |
| Labor & Employment | Band 2 | Arizona |
| Government Regulatory / Public Policy | Band 3 | Nationwide |
| Labor & Employment | Band 3 | Ohio |
| Tax | Band 3 | Ohio |
| National Security / CFIUS | Band 4 | Nationwide |
Vault Rank (2026)
#82
AmLaw Rank (FY2025)
#45
Founded
2014
Chair / Managing Partner
Mark Ruehlmann
Partners
128
Attorneys
~1,410
Partnership Track
8 years
Billable Hours Target
1,950 hours
Summer Class Size (2025)
~30
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.4B
Revenue per Lawyer (FY2025)
$1M
1st-Year Total Comp (2026)
$200,000
PPP (FY2025)
$2.5M