After topping $1 billion in revenue in 2021 for the first time, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer bested that mark in 2022 even as its net income declined by 7.9% and profits per equity partner fell 8.4%, as the firm met such market challenges as economic factors, rising expenses and dysfunction.

But chairman Richard Alexander said 2022 was a "steady" year for the firm that reflected its resilience despite the challenges. The firm grew modestly during the year, boosting its head count by 3.7%.