K&L Gates LLP

Overview

K&L Gates LLP, formed in 2007 through a merger and headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a multinational full-service law firm. The firm has about 1,732 attorneys across roughly 45 offices worldwide and reported $1,327,801,000 in gross revenue for 2024, ranking 17th by size on the 2025 NLJ 500, 44th on the 2025 Am Law 200, and 49th on the 2024 Global 200. It handles a broad range of practices -- including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, regulatory and transactional matters -- for high-caliber clients. Known for a supportive culture, K&L Gates uses a free-market assignment system that lets associates exercise control over workload and emphasizes mentorship from senior lawyers, a multinational footprint and its merger origin being notable distinctions.