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K&L Gates LLP

Pittsburgh, PA·20 offices

Firm Overview

K&L Gates is a large global firm with a particularly deep financial services regulatory practice and genuine strength in real estate and litigation. The firm's Pittsburgh roots and its global expansion have created a platform with broad capabilities across domestic and international markets.

Associate Experience

Associates at K&L Gates benefit from the firm's breadth — opportunities span industries and geographies in a way that is less available at more specialized firms. The financial services and real estate practices are particularly well-regarded.

Lateral Recruiting Context

K&L Gates is an active lateral recruiter across financial services, real estate, and litigation in domestic and international markets. The firm's global footprint creates opportunities in markets that other large firms serve less comprehensively.

Exploring Opportunities at K&L Gates?

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

Rankings

Vault Law 100#49
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers1,619
Associates636
Partners723
Counsel243
Assoc : Partner0.9 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Financial Services Regulation

Practice Strengths

Financial ServicesReal EstateLitigationCorporateIPEnergy

Key Markets

PittsburghNew YorkWashington DCChicagoLos AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleBostonDallasHouston+10 more