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McGuireWoods LLP

Richmond, VA·13 offices

Firm Overview

McGuireWoods is the leading law firm in Virginia and one of the most significant firms across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with a particularly strong healthcare and litigation practice. The firm's Richmond headquarters and its regional depth give it market leadership across multiple Southeast markets.

Associate Experience

Associates at McGuireWoods gain substantive experience in a firm that occupies a market-leading position in its home markets. The culture is professional and the Southeast orientation provides strong work-life balance relative to coastal BigLaw.

Lateral Recruiting Context

McGuireWoods actively recruits across its Southeast and national markets in healthcare, litigation, and corporate. For laterals interested in Virginia, the Carolinas, or the broader Southeast, the firm is consistently a leading destination.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#68
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers978
Associates393
Partners438
Counsel118
Assoc : Partner0.9 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Healthcare

Practice Strengths

LitigationCorporateHealthcareFinanceReal EstateLabor & Employment

Key Markets

RichmondCharlotteWashington DCNew YorkChicagoAtlantaLos AngelesTysonsJacksonvilleRaleigh+3 more