Most of the 100 largest law firms in New York grew their attorney headcount in the state last year, as associate attrition slowed and firms relied on litigation and restructuring practices for office growth. Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis, for the second year in a row, had the largest attorney presence in the state.
The NYLJ 100 tracks the number of full-time equivalent lawyers in firms’ New York offices last year and ranks them by their head counts in the state. The latest ranking is based on New York offices of U.S-founded firms in 2023.
