Winston & Strawn LLP

Overview

Winston & Strawn LLP, founded in Chicago in 1853, is a major international law firm best known for litigation and transactional work. The firm has approximately 932 attorneys (about 2,000 employees) across 15 offices (10 domestic and 5 international). Winston reported $1,270,475,000 in gross revenue for 2024, ranks 46th on The American Lawyer 2025 Am Law 200, 60th on the 2025 NLJ 500 by size, and 55th on the 2024 Global 200 by gross revenue. It is noted for strengths in middle-market private equity, intellectual property, labor and employment, renewable energy, sports law and white collar practice, and maintains a Midwestern, collegial culture with strong mentorship, wellness, inclusion and pro bono programs.