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Winston & Strawn LLP

Chicago, IL·16 offices

Firm Overview

Winston & Strawn is a significant BigLaw firm with particular strength in litigation, energy, and M&A. The firm's Chicago headquarters and its Texas market presence give it depth in two of the most important legal markets outside New York.

Associate Experience

Associates at Winston & Strawn benefit from a firm with genuine geographic diversity and strong practices in litigation and energy. The Chicago culture is generally described as more collegial than the New York–centric firms.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Winston & Strawn recruits across litigation, M&A, energy, and labor & employment. The Chicago and Texas offices represent particular opportunities for laterals seeking quality BigLaw experience outside the most competitive coastal markets.

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