Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Taft Stettinius & Hollister has approximately 1,250 attorneys across 23 offices. Founded in 1885.
Not reported: Summer Associates, Partnership Track, Vault 100.
Openings
1L Summer 2027 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
also the 2L Summer 2028
Opens
Jan 1, 2027Deadline
Not announced
2L Summer 2028 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Phoenix, West Palm Beach
Opens
Jan 1, 2027Deadline
Not announced
Taft Stettinius pays Up to $215,000. Of the 197 firms that publish pay, 179 pay more and 11 pay less.
Listed firms by announced first-year comp
| First-Year Comp | Firms |
|---|---|
| Above $215K | 179 |
| $215K | 7 |
| Below $215K | 11 |
Source: firm announcements. 197 listed firms publish a first-year figure.
About Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Taft's US practice spans offices across several regional markets, and its recruiting program provides a concrete view of that geographic breadth. Its 2026 summer program included offices in the Midwest, Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, Washington, and West Palm Beach. The program brought together first- and second-year law students from a range of schools.
The firm's published description sets out a ten-week summer experience beginning with orientation and exposure to a variety of practice work. Summer associates receive mentors to help them navigate assignments and opportunities. The stated goal is to provide a broad introduction to the firm's practices and integrate students into its professional environment.
For students considering Taft, the local office remains an important part of the inquiry. The firmwide program supplies a shared framework, while the particular teams and matters available in a location shape the experience. Its recruiting materials identify the participating offices and explain how mentoring and
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professional development fit into the summer.
Rankings
Latest published editions. Each links to its source.
Size and Standing
- $1B gross revenueAm Law 100, $1B gross revenue: #61 (opens in a new tab)
- Lawyers in 1 countryGlobal 200, Lawyers in 1 country: #73 (opens in a new tab)
- 1,141 attorneysNLJ 500, 1,141 attorneys: #39 (opens in a new tab)
Pro Bono and Inclusion
Practice Strength by Market
Every band below appears on this firm’s Chambers USA 2026 profile, checked September 26, 2026. Where Chambers splits a table into The Elite and Highly Regarded, every Elite firm ranks above every Highly Regarded firm.
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| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Corporate/M&A | Indiana | Band 1 |
Corporate/M&A | Ohio: South & Central | Band 1 |
Energy & Natural Resources | Indiana | Band 1 |
Energy & Natural Resources | Minnesota | Band 1 |
Environment | Indiana | Band 1 |
Immigration | Ohio | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property | Indiana | Band 1 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | Ohio | Band 1 |
Public Finance | Minnesota | Band 1 |
Real Estate | Indiana | Band 1 |
Antitrust | Ohio | Band 2 |
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Ohio | Band 2 |
Construction | Colorado | Band 2 |
Corporate/Commercial | New Mexico | Band 2 |
Corporate/M&A | Minnesota | Band 2 |
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | Ohio | Band 2 |
Environment | Georgia | Band 2 |
Gaming & Licensing | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Healthcare | Ohio | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property | Minnesota | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property | Ohio | Band 2 |
Labor & Employment | Arizona | Band 2 |
Labor & Employment | Minnesota | Band 2 |
Leisure & Hospitality | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Indiana | Band 2 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Ohio | Band 2 |
Public Finance | Colorado | Band 2 |
Real Estate | Georgia | Band 2 |
Real Estate | Minnesota | Band 2 |
Real Estate | Ohio | Band 2 |
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | Illinois | Band 2 |
Tax | Ohio | Band 2 |
Banking & Finance | Ohio | Band 3 |
Construction | Illinois | Band 3 |
Construction | Ohio | Band 3 |
Corporate/M&A | Michigan | Band 3 |
Environment | Ohio | Band 3 |
Healthcare | Georgia | Band 3 |
Labor & Employment | Colorado | Band 3 |
Labor & Employment | Indiana | Band 3 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Minnesota | Band 3 |
Real Estate | Michigan | Band 3 |
Tax | Colorado | Band 3 |
Corporate/M&A | Colorado | Band 4 |
Corporate/M&A | Ohio: North | Band 4 |
Intellectual Property | Illinois | Band 4 |
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Labor & Employment | Ohio: South & Central | Band 4 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Colorado | Band 4 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Michigan | Band 4 |
Real Estate | Colorado | Band 4 |
Real Estate | District of Columbia | Band 4 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Illinois | Band 5 |
REITs | Nationwide | Band 5 |
Healthcare | Nationwide | Listed practice |
Intellectual Property (General / Trademark) | Nationwide | Listed practice |
Private Equity | Nationwide | Listed practice |
Restructuring / Bankruptcy | Nationwide | Listed practice |
Tax | Nationwide | Listed practice |
59 reported ranking rows
Facts verified by BigLaw Bear, narrative by the firm. Figures carry a source link where we hold one; prose is Taft Stettinius & Hollister’s own.
Schools Taft Stettinius & Hollister Hires From
1 school names Taft Stettinius & Hollister on its own employer or placement pages. These lists are not exhaustive.