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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Chicago, IL·10 offices

Firm Overview

Hinshaw & Culbertson is one of the leading insurance defense and professional liability firms in the country, with a national practice serving insurance carriers and professional services firms across the full range of liability matters.

Associate Experience

Associates at Hinshaw gain substantive litigation and insurance defense experience early. The firm's volume of insurance matters means real courtroom exposure and genuine client interaction from the earliest class years.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Hinshaw recruits for insurance defense, professional liability, and litigation practitioners across its national offices. For laterals with insurance defense or professional liability experience, the firm is a leading destination.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Hinshaw & Culbertson and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers586
Associates158
Partners316
Counsel112
Assoc : Partner0.5 : 1

*as of May 2026

Practice Strengths

Insurance DefenseProfessional LiabilityLitigationFinancial ServicesEmployment

Key Markets

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