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AmLaw 200Vault #89

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Chicago, IL·11 offices

Firm Overview

Seyfarth Shaw has one of the most respected labor & employment practices in BigLaw and a strong real estate practice, anchored in Chicago. The firm's innovation-focused approach to legal service delivery — including its SeyfarthLean operational efficiency program — has made it a distinctive model in the profession.

Associate Experience

Associates at Seyfarth benefit from genuine substantive expertise in employment and real estate alongside an innovative, efficiency-focused culture that is distinct from traditional BigLaw.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Seyfarth actively recruits labor & employment, real estate, and litigation practitioners. For laterals with employment backgrounds who want a BigLaw-caliber platform with a distinctive culture, the firm is a compelling destination.

Exploring Opportunities at Seyfarth?

VortexLegal has relationships at Seyfarth 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#89
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers1,010
Associates295
Partners463
Counsel234
Assoc : Partner0.6 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Labor & Employment
  • Real Estate

Practice Strengths

Labor & EmploymentReal EstateLitigationCorporateEmployee Benefits

Key Markets

ChicagoNew YorkWashington DCLos AngelesSan FranciscoAtlantaBostonHoustonLondonMelbourne+1 more