SolutionsHire top legal talent for any scope of workGet Started Contact us to find the best fit for any in-house or law firm role Testimonials Trusted by the world's leading legal departments FAQ Frequently asked questions about working with Legal.ioEmployer Resources Tools and guides for hiring managers As of July 2019, these are the 10 largest US law firms by number of lawyers.
| Law Firm | HQ | Attorneys | Partners | Associates | |
| 1 | Baker McKenzie LLP | Chicago | 4720 | 1547 | 3173 |
| 2 | DLA Piper LLP | New York | 3702 | 1246 | 2456 |
| 3 | Norton Rose Fulbright LLP | New York | 3376 | 1166 | 2210 |
| 4 | Hogan Lovells | Washington | 2636 | 803 | 1833 |
| 5 | Latham & Watkins LLP | New York | 2540 | 730 | 1810 |
| 6 | Jones Day | Washington | 2518 | 919 | 1599 |
| 7 | Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Chicago | 2307 | 996 | 1311 |
| 8 | White & Case LLP | New York | 2150 | 530 | 1620 |
| 9 | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Washington | 2015 | 774 | 1241 |
| 10 | Greenberg Traurig, LLP | New York | 1962 | 1014 | 948 |
Source: publiclegal
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