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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Rank #29 Founded 1947

Overview

Founded in 1875 and headquartered in New York City, Paul, Weiss operates globally with 10 offices (five domestic and five international) across North America, Europe and Asia. The firm has roughly 1,250 attorneys and reported $2,634,166,000 in gross revenue for 2024, ranking 15th on The American Lawyer 2025 Am Law 200, 30th on the 2025 NLJ 500 by size, and 27th on the 2024 Global 200 by revenue. Known for a historic focus on litigation and a strong corporate practice, Paul, Weiss excels in M&A, private equity, capital markets, white collar and regulatory defense, restructuring and complex general corporate matters. Associates describe a demanding but supportive environment with significant pro bono and social justice work and firmwide programs aimed at associate well-being, underscoring the firm's reputation as a prominent, socially engaged multinational law firm.

Key Statistics

Employees ~1.2k employees
Revenue $2.6B
Locations 10 locations
Years in Operation 78 years

Top 5 Office Locations

New York, NY London, United Kingdom Washington, DC Los Angeles, CA Toronto, Canada

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