The 2026 A-List: Top 20 Firms
📍 Aftermath
The American Lawyer's 2026 A-List ranked the top 20 firms, with Munger Tolles & Olson LLP taking the No. 1 spot and Ropes & Gray ranked No. 2. Several firms, including Dechert, Akin, and Winston, were also recognized on the list. The story quieted after initial publication of the rankings on August 12.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm akingump.com · 76d ago
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The 2026 A-List: Runners Up Law.com · 76d ago broke it first
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The 2026 A-List: Top 20 Firms Law.com · 76d ago broke it first
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