Venable LLP
Venable has approximately 785 attorneys across 18 offices worldwide. Founded in 1900.
Not reported: Partnership Track.
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1L Summer 2027 · Class of 2029Open
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About Venable
Venable's practice combines regulatory compliance and government affairs with corporate transactions, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Its firm materials describe legal services delivered globally, while presenting the client's business objectives as the organizing point for an engagement. The range of services connects private commercial activity with public rules and institutions.
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That combination creates several distinct types of legal work. A business may require advice on an agreement or transaction, help protecting intellectual property, representation in a dispute, or guidance on government requirements. Venable's published practice categories encompass each of those functions within the same firm.
For students, the firm's regulatory and government affairs capabilities are important alongside its corporate and litigation work. They provide a way to explore how policy and compliance questions affect the decisions businesses make. Researching the relevant practice group can clarify whether an opportunity centers on advocacy before government, commercial execution, intellectual property, or disputes.
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.
| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Bankruptcy Litigation | Florida | Band 1 |
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Florida: South | Band 1 |
Construction | Illinois | Band 1 |
Corporate/M&A | Maryland | Band 1 |
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | Maryland | Band 1 |
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | District of Columbia | Band 1 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Maryland | Band 1 |
REITs: Maryland Counsel | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution | District of Columbia | Band 2 |
42 reported ranking rows
Rankings
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Size and Standing
- $900M gross revenueAm Law 100, $900M gross revenue: #68 (opens in a new tab)
- Lawyers in 1 countryGlobal 200, Lawyers in 1 country: #84 (opens in a new tab)
- 785 attorneysNLJ 500, 785 attorneys: #70 (opens in a new tab)
- PrestigeVault Law 100, Prestige: #69 (opens in a new tab)
Pro Bono
- Average Hours Per Attorney
- 25.6 hoursAm Law pro bono rank #95