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We have also found that the five largest law firms in the Golden State are: Latham & Watkins (588); Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith (544); Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton (479); Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (458); and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (440).

The Women's Scorecard Littler Mendelson Best Best & Krieger Hanson Bridgett Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Jackson Lewis

Based on the NLJ 500's methodology: All data are average full-time equivalent numbers for the period between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017. Head count does not include contract or temporary attorneys.