Firm Overview
Quinn Emanuel is the world's premier litigation-only law firm — it does not handle transactional work and takes only cases. The firm's culture is relentlessly trial-focused, its compensation model rewards wins, and its reputation for aggressive, successful litigation is unmatched. For litigators, it represents a singular career opportunity.
Associate Experience
Associates at Quinn Emanuel try cases. The firm's model provides early trial responsibility that would be unavailable at almost any other firm of its size and reputation. The culture is intensely performance-driven and the environment rewards those who are genuinely motivated by courtroom success.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Quinn Emanuel is a destination firm for experienced litigators who want more trial responsibility and higher upside. The firm actively recruits laterals at both the associate and partner levels for its offices across the country.
Rankings
Chambers USA Band 1
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation