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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

Los Angeles, CA · Led by John Quinn

Revenue

$1.3B

Lawyers

900+

Offices

15+

Founded

1986

About Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is the largest litigation-only law firm in the world, and it is nothing short of a courtroom juggernaut. Founded by John Quinn in 1986, the firm has grown at a breathtaking pace by winning the biggest, most complex disputes on the planet. Quinn Emanuel's trial lawyers are feared by opponents and beloved by clients, with a remarkable win rate in bet-the-company litigation, patent wars, and international arbitrations.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Patent Litigation

International Arbitration

White Collar Defense

Antitrust

Bankruptcy Litigation

Notable Clients

Samsung

Google

Major hedge funds

Fortune 500 companies

Notable Alumni

John Quinn (founder, still active)

Kathleen Sullivan

Stephen Weiss

Fun Fact

Quinn Emanuel has never done a single corporate transaction — the firm handles only litigation and arbitration. Founder John Quinn reportedly tells recruits: 'We don't do deals. We do fights.'

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