Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the job opportunities for lawyers who are looking to work in the region’s thriving energy and financial markets. If you want to ride in this rodeo, you’ll need to know which firms are considered the best in the Lone Star State.
Thanks to Vault’s recently released regional rankings, we now know which Biglaw firms are dominating the legal scene in Texas. This ranking is based on votes tabulated from associates who were asked to rate firms on a 1 to 10 scale based on their prestige within the region.
Here are the top 10 most prestigious firms in Texas:
- Vinson & Elkins
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Latham & Watkins
- Baker Botts
- Gibson Dunn
- Sidley Austin
- Akin Gump
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- Haynes and Boone
- Skadden
These firms have established themselves not just through client success and revenue, but by creating work environments that are highly rated by their own associates. With Texas being a vital hub for both the energy and financial industries, the demand for top-tier legal talent remains high.
For a deeper dive into the full list and methodology, you can view the full rankings by Vault.
The prominence of these firms in the Texas legal market underscores the region’s continuing legal and economic growth. As companies based in or expanding to Texas seek robust legal expertise, the influence and market share of these top firms are expected to grow even further.