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April 26, 2022 | news
The Am Law 100 Caught a Wave in 2021, but Sustaining the Ride Will Be a Challenge
From top to bottom, the Am Law 100 cruised to unbelievable heights in 2021. But not everyone is set to keep cruising over the next year.
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April 26, 2022 | chart
The 2022 Am Law 100: Ranked by Gross Revenue
By ALM Staff
For the fifth year in a row, Kirkland takes the top spot with a staggering new record for gross revenue.
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April 26, 2022 | news
Kings of the Hill: Power Ranking the Am Law 100 Based on Momentum, Profit and Prestige
By Jae Um
As firms fight for Big Law standing, a segmentation analysis of the Am Law 100 reveals shifts in the pecking order.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The 2022 Am Law 100: Ranked by Profits Per Equity Partner
By ALM Staff
Wachtell remains on top, but it's now one of three firms with at least $7 million in PEP.
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April 26, 2022 | news
As Billing Rates and Client Pressure Collide, a Turning Point Looms
The tension could alienate clients, cut into law firms’ profits and force talent out the door.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The 2022 Am Law 100: Ranked by Profits Per Lawyer
By ALM Staff
Wachtell was the only firm above $2 million and more than doubled its closest competitor.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The Once-Exclusive Super Rich Club Welcomed More Members Than Ever for 2022
By Ben Seal
Widespread prosperity across the Am Law 100 contributed to the Super Rich list expanding from 31 firm to 40.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The 2022 Am Law 100: Ranked by Revenue Per Lawyer
By ALM Staff
Wachtell led the way again with RPL nearly 75% higher than its closest competitor.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The 2022 Am Law 100: By the Numbers
By ALM Staff
A closer look at the numbers that mattered most for the Am Law 100—in visual form.
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April 26, 2022 | news
After a Windfall of Profits, How Will the Am Law 100 Invest in Future Success?
By Dan Packel
"Investments in laterals, technology, business professionals—all of those things should be on the table any time there is an abundance of resources," Fairfax Associates' Lisa Smith says.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The 2022 Am Law 100: Ranked by Average Partner Compensation
By ALM Staff
The top five firms on this year's list have only equity partners.
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April 26, 2022 | news
Lawyers Burned the Candle at Both Ends in 2021. Faltering Demand Could Cost Jobs Anyway.
By Dan Roe
Firms are already looking at stealth layoffs as demand tails off, one recruiter said.
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April 26, 2022 | news
The 2022 Am Law 100: At a Glance
By ALM Staff
Key financial information about the entire Am Law 100, from A to Z.
