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.
Rankings
Firm Size
*as of May 2026
Chambers USA Band 1
- Labor & Employment
- Real Estate
