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AmLaw 200Vault #58

Alston & Bird LLP

Atlanta, GA·11 offices

Firm Overview

Alston & Bird is Atlanta's preeminent law firm and one of the leading healthcare, financial services, and IP firms in the country. The firm's culture — consistently cited as one of the best in BigLaw — pairs with genuine substantive excellence across its core practice areas.

Associate Experience

Alston & Bird is consistently ranked among the best BigLaw firms for associates. The culture is genuinely collegial, the work is high-quality, and the firm's size allows for a less anonymous associate experience than some larger peers.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Alston & Bird recruits selectively across healthcare, IP, financial services, and litigation. The firm's culture makes it a particularly attractive destination for laterals who want BigLaw-caliber work without the most demanding cultural environments.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#58
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers1,038
Associates415
Partners416
Counsel174
Assoc : Partner1.0 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Healthcare
  • Tax

Practice Strengths

HealthcareFinancial ServicesLitigationIntellectual PropertyTaxCorporate

Key Markets

AtlantaCharlotteDallasLos AngelesNew YorkRaleighSan FranciscoSilicon ValleyWashington DCLondon+1 more