Covington & Burling

Overview

Covington & Burling LLP, founded in 1919 and based in Washington, D.C., is a multinational law firm with offices worldwide. With about 1,263 attorneys, it was ranked 28th on the National Law Journal's 2025 NLJ 500, generated $1,747,129,000 gross revenue in 2024 and placed 31st on The American Lawyer's 2025 Am Law 200, and ranked 35th on the 2024 Global 200. The firm is known for its corporate, transactional, litigation, regulatory, public policy, antitrust and white-collar practices and handles significant pro bono matters for notable clients. Covington is regarded as a prestigious white-shoe firm that attracts progressive-leaning intellectuals and emphasizes collaboration, hard work and public service.