Latham & Watkins
Los Angeles, CA · Led by Rich Trobman
Revenue
$6.3B
Lawyers
3,600+
Offices
31
Founded
1934
About Latham & Watkins
A truly global powerhouse born in sunny Los Angeles, Latham & Watkins has grown from a two-person shop into the second-largest law firm on the planet. Known for their lockstep compensation and collaborative culture, they consistently punch at the very top of every major deal league table. They make Big Law look effortless.
Practice Areas
Notable Alumni
Dana Latham (Commissioner of the IRS)
William French Smith (U.S. Attorney General)
Hugh Hewitt (Radio Host & Author)
Fun Fact
Latham was founded during the Great Depression by Dana Latham and Paul Watkins with just two desks and a dream. Dana Latham later became Commissioner of the IRS.
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