Directory of Largest Washington-Area Law Firms Hogan & Hartson 555 13th St., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.hhlaw.com Phone (202) 637-5600 Fax (202) 637-5910 Lawyers (total / metro area) 934 / 528 Annual Revenue $480 million Other Information Founded in 1904, Hogan & Hartson LLP is the oldest and largest major law firm based in Washington, D.C. Today, it has close to 1,000 lawyers serving clients in a practice that cuts across virtually all legal disciplines. Recently, the firm served as counsel in a number of significant international and domestic deals, including the largest private-public venture in South American history, the largest merger and acquisition to date in Central and Eastern Europe, the first true project financing without governmental credit support or performance guarantees in Central and Eastern Europe, and one of the largest Internet-related IPOs to date. Arnold & Porter 555 12th St., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.arnoldporter.com Phone (202) 942-5000 Fax (202) 942-5999 Lawyers (total / metro area) 704 / 484 Annual Revenue NA Other Information With a sophisticated understanding of changing business environments as they intersect with law, public policy and technology, Arnold & Porter LLP is positioned to protect its clientsí business interests into the 21st century. With almost 700 lawyers practicing in its U.S. and international operations, the firm brings a valuable perspective and proven track record of experience to those clients whose business needs require either U.S. or coordinated and integrated cross-border regulatory, litigation and transactional services. Wilmer, Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr 2445 M St., NW Washington, DC 20037 Web www.wilmer.com Phone (202) 663-6000 Fax (202) 663-6363 Lawyers (total / metro area) 527 / 375 Annual Revenue $296 million Other Information Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP offers unparalleled legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of the firmís clients. The practice has more than 1,000 lawyers strong, with offices in 12 cities in the United States and Europe. The practice includes 350 litigators with unmatched trial, appellate and supreme court experience; a regulatory practice that includes more than 100 lawyers who have held high-level government positions; an intellectual property practice enriched by the expertise of nearly 100 attorneys and patent agents who hold s cientific or technical degrees; more than 200 seasoned corporate transactional lawyers and business counselors; and hundreds of other lawyers who focus on bankruptcy, environmental, labor and employment, private client, real estate and tax matters. Covington & Burling 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.cov.com Phone (202) 662-6000 Fax (202) 662-6291 Lawyers (total / metro area) 501 / 339 Annual Revenue $291.5 million Other Information Covington & Burling is one of the worldís preeminent law firms, known for handling sensitive and important client matters. Founded in 1919, the firm has long attracted exceptionally able lawyers. Distinctive among top law firms, the practiceís corporate and litigation practices draw upon the firmís deep industry expertise acquired through regulatory practice. Shaw Pittman 2300 N St., NW Washington, DC 20037 Web www.shawpittman.com Phone (202) 663-8000 Fax (202) 663-8007 Lawyers (total / metro area) 381 / 319 Annual Revenue $193 million Other Information This year marks the 50th anniversary of the firmís founding and the firm is excited and challenged by its past successes and bright future. With seven offices, a broad range of practice areas and industry groups, and more than 425 attorneys and professionals practicing in the United States, London and Taipei, the practice is confident in its ability to serve its clients better than ever before. The firmís platformóa diverse set of practices, a global reach and an amazingly talented group of lawyersóhas never been stronger. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 1333 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Web www.akingump.com Phone (202) 887-4000 Fax NA Lawyers (total / metro area) 943 / 289 Annual Revenue $575 million Other Information The law firm founded by Robert S. Strauss and Richard A. Gump in 1945 is one of the worldís largest firms. Its growth has come by understanding client problemsóand solving them with a strategic combination of legal, practical and political skills. As the firm proceeds in a new millennium marked by dramatic advances in technology and the expansion of international business into new markets, it is well positioned to provide legal services that meet the changing needs of clients on a 24-7 basis. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.morganlewis.com Phone (202) 739-3000 Fax (202) 739-3001 Lawyers (total / metro area) 1,147 / 278 Annual Revenue $557.5 million Other Information Morgan Lewis is consistently ranked among the worldís leading law firms for a reason: It delivers effective solutions to clients. From day-to-day business decisions to the most complex and global business transactions, clients rely on the firm to guide them through all of their legal needs. With 1,200 lawyers in 18 offices, Morgan Lewis offers seamless service across practice areas, no matter where clients reside. Patton Boggs 2550 M St., NW Washington, DC 20037 Web www.pattonboggs.com Phone (202) 457-6000 Fax (202) 457-6315 Lawyers (total / metro area) 397 / 271 Annual Revenue $177.1 million Other Information At Patton Boggs, the firm sees opportunities where others see problems. The firmís ability to see things differently, viewing issues in light of a broader range of possibilities, allows us to translate client ideas and problems into creative results and solutions. Through nearly four decades of practice, the firm has established a reputation for cutting-edge advocacy by working closely with Congress and regulatory agencies in Washington, litigating in courts across the country, and crafting business transactions around the world. Founded in 1962 by James R. Patton, Jr., and joined soon after by George Blow and then Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr., the firm has maintained a strong concentration in international and trade law with more than 200 international clients from more than 70 countries. Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky 2101 L St., NW Washington, DC 20037 Web www.dicksteinshapiro.com Phone (202) 785-9700 Fax (202) 887-0689 Lawyers (total / metro area) 323 / 269 Annual Revenue $223 million Other Information Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky recognizes that changing times require creative solutions. Clients face fierce competition, rapidly changing technology and complex government regulation. Traditional approaches to legal practice are often inadequate to the task. The firm is up to the challenge. A team of more than 325 attorneys not only has the necessary skills and experience but also is dedicated to using those skills and that experience to maximize the probability of success. Litigation strategies are designed not just to win in court but to better position a client after the dispute is resolved. In transactions, the firm helps clients take advantage of changing market conditions. In government advocacy, the firm employs innovative strategies to succeed where others have encountered frustration. Steptoe & Johnson 1330 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Web www.steptoe.com Phone (202) 429-3000 Fax (202) 429-3902 Lawyers (total / metro area) 361 / 265 Annual Revenue $177.5 million Other Information With more than 375 attorneys, Steptoe & Johnson LLP provides counsel and representation in a wide range of legal fields. In more than 50 years of practice, the firm has gained a national and international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in guiding business transactions. The firm has offices in Washington, D.C., Phoenix and Los Angeles, along with the recent additions of London and Brussels. Howrey Simon Arnold & White 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.howrey.com Phone (202) 783-0800 Fax (202) 383-6610 Lawyers (total / metro area) 551 / 260 Annual Revenue $370 million Other Information Howrey is an international law firm whose antitrust, global litigation and intellectual property practices are among the largest and most successful in the world. Its affiliates, CapAnalysis and Maxiam, partner with Howreyís more than 500 attorneys to provide complementary consulting servicesóa new paradigm in the provision of legal services for clients. In addition to its major practice areas and affiliates, Howreyís strengths include 10 offices strategically located across the United States and Europe, leading professionals, an innovative boot camp summer progr am that attracts some of the nationís best young law students, and a powerful pro bono commitment. Venable 575 7th St., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.venable.com Phone (202) 344-4000 Fax (202) 344-8300 Lawyers (total / metro area) 435 / 260 Annual Revenue $190.9 million Other Information As one of the American Lawyerís top 100 law firms, Venable LLP has lawyers practicing in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, and government affairs. Venable serves corporate, institutional, governmental, nonprofit and individual clients throughout the United States and around the world from its base of operations in and around Washington, D.C. Founded more than a century ago, Venable has enjoyed a long history of steady growth, quality service and sound management. Chaired by former U.S. Attorney General Benjamin R. Civiletti, Venable prides itself on being attuned to its clientsí business objectives, sensitive to their culture and structured to deliver true value. Crowell & Moring 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Web www.crowell.com Phone (202) 624-2500 Fax (202) 628-5116 Lawyers (total / metro area) 278 / 247 Annual Revenue $117.7 million Other Information Today, Crowell & Moring (C&M) bears testament to the wisdom of its founders. The firmís clients, among the worldís most sophisticated companies and individuals, place as much value on high principles, trust, friendship and responsive service as they do on C&Mís array of legal talent. As a result, new C&M clients become long-term friends. Crowell & Moringís London, Brussels and California offices mirror the firmís unique culture and winning spirit. Wiley, Rein & Fielding 1776 K St., NW Washington, DC 20006 Web www.wrf.com Phone (202) 719-7000 Fax (202) 719-7049 Lawyers (total / metro area) 247 / 247 Annual Revenue NA Other Information From boardrooms and courtrooms to the halls of government, Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP stands ready to serve its clients. The firmís lawyers counsel leaders in numerous industries nationwide, conduct business in more than 50 countries throughout the world, and practice in more than 20 federal departments and agencies in Washington, as well as in federal and state courts across the country. With offices in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, the firm has more than 250 attorneys practicing in more than two dozen specialties of law. Clients range from Fortune 500 corporations and start-up ventures to trade associations and individuals with substantial business interests. Piper Rudnick 1200 19th St., NW Washington, DC 20036 Web www.piperrudnick.com Phone (202) 861-3900 Fax (202) 223-2085 Lawyers (total / metro area) 931 / 235 Annual Revenue $455.2 million Other Information Piper Rudnick is a business law firm of about 975 lawyers with offices in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Edison, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Reston, San Francisco, Tampa and Washington. In 2004, Chambers USA named 40 of the firmís lawyers among "Americaís Leading Lawyers for Business." The firmís practice is focused on litigation, real estate, business and technology, government affairs and international, including international commerce and litigation, international dispute resolution, and public international law. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom 1440 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20005 Web www.skadden.com Phone (202) 371-7000 Fax (202) 393-5760 Lawyers (total / metro area) 1,717 / 233 Annual Revenue NA Other Information Skaddenís diversified practice enables us to offer solutions to the most challenging legal issues in virtually every area of corporate law, providing the specific legal advice clients need to compete most effectively in a global business environment. With approximately 1,750 attorneys, Skadden represents a broad spectrum of clients, including nearly 50 percent of the Fortune 250 industrial and service corporations, as well as financial and governmental entities, small high-technology start-up companies, and cultural, educational and charitable institutions. Serving clients in every major international financial center, the depth and breadth of Skaddenís practice as well as its geographic reach enable the firm to offer the specific legal advice clients need to compete most effectively in today's global business environment. Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner 1300 I St., NW Washington, DC 20005 Web www.finnegan.com Phone (202) 408-4000 Fax (202) 408-4400 Lawyers (total / metro area) 299 / 229 Annual Revenue NA Other Information Finnegan Henderson is dedicated to protecting the ideas and innovations that drive businesses around the world. With more than 300 lawyers, eight offices, and nearly four decades of experience specializing in intellectual property law, the firm offers full-service IP coverage in virtually every technology and product category ranging from consumer goods, electronics, medical devices, and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and nanotechnology. The practice includes all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. It also represent clients on IP issues related to international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust and unfair competition. Jones Day 51 Louisiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001 Web www.jonesday.com Phone (202) 879-3939 Fax (202) 626-1700 Lawyers (total / metro area) 2,006 / 229 Annual Revenue NA Other Information Tracing its origins to 1893, today Jones Day encompasses more than 2,200 lawyers resident in 29 locations and ranks among the worldís largest and most geographically diverse law firms. Surveys repeatedly list Jones Day as one of the law firms most frequently engaged by U.S. corporations, and many of the firmís lawyers have achieved national recognition in their disciplines. The firm acts as principal outside counsel to, or provides significant legal representation for, more than half of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as to a wide variety of other entities, including privately held companies, financial institutions, investment firms, health care providers, retail chains, foundations, educational institutions and individuals. Sidley Austin Brown & Wood 1501 K St., NW Washington, DC 20005 Web www.sidley.com Phone (202) 736-8000 Fax (202) 736-8711 Lawyers (total / metro area) 1,492 / 216 Annual Revenue $831 million Other Informatio n In May 2001, the law firms of Sidley & Austin and Brown & Wood merged to become Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, a significant legal power in the international arena. The combination of these two legal authorities creates a new kind of law firm. The two firms meld a 235-year combined legacy of service and legal innovation. The merger creates a firm of more than 1,400 attorneys and combines the highly-rated and inventive capital markets practice of Brown & Wood with Sidley & Austinís full array of corporate, banking, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation capabilities. Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin & Kahn 1050 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036-5339 Web www.arentfox.com Phone (202) 857-6000 Fax (202) 857-6395 Lawyers (total / metro area) 257 / 209 Annual Revenue $129 million Other Information Arent Fox is a recognized leader in many areas, including real estate, life sciences and intellectual property. With offices in Washington, D.C., and New York, the firm has a wide range of expertise in litigation, corporate securities and transactions, financial restructuring and bankruptcy, government relations and regulation, labor and employment law, finance, tax, corporate compliance and the global business market. Arent Fox serves clients large and smallóranging from Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and foreign governments to start-up companies, entrepreneurs and not-for-profits. The firm represents client interests in litigation and arbitration proceedings before international, federal and state agencies on legislative matters, and in business planning and the implementation of business decisions. McDermott, Will & Emery 600 13th St., NW Washington, DC 20005 Web www.mwe.com Phone (202) 756-8000 Fax (202) 756-8087 Lawyers (total / metro area) 931 / 207 Annual Revenue $628 million Other Information McDermott, Will & Emery is a leading international law firm, with 1,000 lawyers representing a wide range of industrial, commercial and financial enterprises. The firmís diversified practice serves clients through numerous integrated practice and industry groupings across offices in the United States and Europe. In the practiceís 70-year history, McDermott, Will & Emery has earned a reputation for outstanding service. The firm considers client satisfaction the ultimate measure of success. Holland & Knight 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20006 Web www.hklaw.com Phone (202) 955-3000 Fax (202) 955-5564 Lawyers (total / metro area) 1,250 / 201 Annual Revenue $514.5 million Other Information Holland & Knight has a "one-firm" structure that enables us to offer service without boundaries. With practice groups and industry-based teams comprised of more than 1,200 lawyers and professionals, the practice works collaboratively and draws upon its depth and breadth. The firmís interdisciplinary approach ensures that clients have access to the attorneys with the most appropriate experience, regardless of location. The firm is organized into five practice Sections: Litigation, Government, Business, Real Estate and Private Wealth Services. Through integrated practice groups and industry-based teams, the firm can provide efficient and responsive legal representation anywhere in the world. Williams & Connolly 725 12th St., NW Washington, DC 20005 Web www.wc.com Phone (202) 434-5000 Fax (202) 434-5029 Lawyers (total / metro area) 197 / 197 Annual Revenue NA Other Information Williams & Connolly LLP is widely regarded as one of the premier litigation firms in the country. Founded by legendary trial lawyer Edward Bennett Williams, the firm today boasts a cadre of approximately 200 lawyers imbued with the commitment to excellence that is his primary legacy. Williams & Connolly is an unusual law firm. Operating out of a single office in Washington, D.C., its lawyers take on "bet-the-company" civil suits and highly visible criminal cases throughout the country. They have brought their skills of advocacy into courtrooms in virtually every jurisdiction, into the halls of the executive branch, and onto the Senate floor. Latham & Watkins 555 11th St., NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004 Web www.lw.com Phone (202) 637-2200 Fax (202) 637-2201 Lawyers (total / metro area) NA / 184 Annual Revenue NA Other Information Since its founding almost 25 years ago, Latham & Watkinsís Washington, D.C., office has developed a full-service practice in the heart of the nationís capitol, combining the firmís traditional strengths in capital markets and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance and litigation with deep experience in regulatory and policy arenas. Many of the firmís Washington attorneys have served in the federal government and are active in public affairs, politics and the community. Its Washington office has strong domestic and international practices in a host of areas, offering clients sophisticated and cost-effective legal services with respect to major policy, regulatory, controversy and transactional matters. In addition, the firmís office is home to nationally recognized appellate, banking, natural resources and outsourcing practices. The firm serves clients in a wide array of industries, including communications, energy, health care, real estate and technology. Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman 3000 K St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20007 Web www.swidlaw.com Phone (202) 424-7500 Fax (202) 424-7643 Lawyers (total / metro area) 268 / 183 Annual Revenue $154 million Other Information Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman has rapidly evolved into a powerful presence within Americaís legal community. To reach its present status and reputation as a first-class practice in regulatory, transactional, litigation and government affairs matters, the firm has always followed a course both entrepreneurial and innovative in its vision. Today, with offices in Washington, D.C., and New York City, the firm is strategically positioned to cover a full range of issues, providing traditional and emerging industries with the coverage and experience that distinguishes its practice. Hunton & Williams 1900 K St., NW Washington, DC 20006 Web www.hunton.com Phone (202) 955-1500 Fax (202) 778-2201 Lawyers (total / metro area) 842 / 177 Annual Revenue $406 million Other Information The firm provides clients with expertise and advice covering virtually every discipline of the law. With many men and women in the United States, Europe and Asia, the firm can respond knowledgeably, effectively and quickly, whether the issue is local, regional, national or international. The practiceís lawyers speak more than a dozen languages and are familiar with internat ional business customs. The firmís awareness of and respect for cultural differences support its ability to manage the challenges of doing business in the global community. Reed Smith 1301 K St., NW Suite 1100, East Tower Washington, DC 20005 Web www.reedsmith.com Phone (202) 414-9200 Fax (202) 414-9299 Lawyers (total / metro area) 938 / 163 Annual Revenue $312.6 million Other Information Reed Smith is a top global law firm that has worked in close partnership with its clients throughout a successful 125-year history to grow from being a leading national law firm to a transatlantic law firm committed to providing the highest level of service to national and international clients. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1877, the firm now has nearly 1,000 lawyers located throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, and the practice is counsel to 29 of the top 30 U.S. banks; 26 of the Fortune e-50 companies; nine of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies; and 50 of the worldís leading drug and device manufacturers. Foley & Lardner 3000 K St., NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20007 Web www.foleylardner.com Phone (202) 672-5300 Fax (202) 672-5399 Lawyers (total / metro area) 913 / 153 Annual Revenue $89.7 million Other Information Foley & Lardner is a highly regarded, national law firm providing client-focused, interdisciplinary services that result in high-value legal counsel for clients. The firm has more than 60 practice areas encompassing the full range of corporate legal services. Its nearly 1,000 attorneys are recognized as insightful thought leaders on many of todayís most complex business issues. The firmís wealth of technical experience and industry knowledge is leveraged to serve the firmís diverse client base, ranging from global multinationals to small, entrepreneurial companies. This approach has led the firm through tremendous growth, and today the practice has emerged as a leading law firm with 19 offices in the United States, Brussels, and Tokyo. In addition, the firmís attorneys have access to offices throughout England, Germany, France and other Pacific Rim countries. Kirkpatrick & Lockhart 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20036 Web www.kl.com Phone (202) 778-9000 Fax (202) 778-9100 Lawyers (total / metro area) 695 / 137 Annual Revenue $281.8 million Other Information Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP (K&L) comprises approximately 800 lawyers, including 314 partners, practicing in offices located in Boston, Dallas, Harrisburg, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. K&L currently represents or recently has performed projects for more than half of the Fortune 100 companies; 21 of the 25 largest mutual fund complexes or their investment managers; and 18 of the 20 largest U.S. bank holding companies or their affiliates. The firmís practice is national and international in scope, cutting edge, complex and dynamic. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 www.friedfrank.com Phone (202) 639-7000 Fax (202) 639-7003 Lawyers (total / metro area) 505 / 135 Annual Revenue $328 million Other Information Fried Frank is an international law firm located in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, London, Paris and Frankfurt. The firmís rich and distinguished traditions date back to the beginning of the 20th century, and the practice is continuing to provide innovative and imaginative solutions to complex business and legal problems in the 21st century. At Fried Frank, the firm is best known foróand take great pride inóits ability to craft sophisticated solutions for complex issues and intricate business transactions, frequently creating the precedents that others follow. In addition to legal excellence, the firmís attorneys bring business savvy to the table. Innovative and creative on behalf of clients, the firmís attorneys all demonstrate an unwavering commitment to client service and to the achievement of clientsí objectives. *Based on the Washington Business Journal "Book of Lists 2004." **Other information compiled from each company's Web site.