In the recently published 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings, the spotlight has turned to the law firms most trusted by corporate legal departments across various industries. Derived from survey responses by general counsels and in-house lawyers, the rankings focus on four key sectors: Finance/Banking, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, and Technology.
Significantly, Latham & Watkins has distinguished itself by appearing on all four industry lists, further cementing its reputation by also being listed in the Top Tier across all sectors. This showcases the firm’s broad expertise and reliability, catering to a diverse range of legal needs for corporate clients.
Other notable firms that have positioned themselves as leaders in at least two industries include:
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Finance, Technology)
- Baker & McKenzie (Healthcare, Technology)
- Cooley (Finance, Healthcare)
- Covington & Burling (Finance, Technology)
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (Finance, Media & Entertainment)
- Kirkland & Ellis (Finance, Technology)
- Ropes & Gray (Finance, Healthcare)
Each of these firms, marked by an asterisk, also featured in the Top Tier of the overall ranking, indicating their robust position in the legal industry landscape.
For a comprehensive view of the firms recognized for their exemplary service across these industries, as well as other sectors, the full listing is available through the industry rankings.