Am Law 100

Overview

The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. Published each spring through the efforts of Law.com's research and editorial teams, this report offers firm-by-firm data on key financial metrics and deep analysis of the cohort's performance and what it means for the rest of the market. Information includes an examination of revenue, profits, per-lawyer metrics, headcount growth and much more. The 2026 Am Law 100 explores the trends behind what proved to be a highly successful year for much of Big Law, despite a range of challenges, including governmental, economic and technological disruptions. Even in what was a collectively strong year for this segment, several firms achieved truly remarkable year-over-year results and outperformed the field. At the same time, the Am Law 100 as a segment continued to lean into nonequity partner leverage, take further steps toward generative AI-fueled remodeling, and navigated a competitive landscape that included intensified battles for talent and seismic law firm merger activity. This year's data and analysis can be found below.

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Am Law 100 Ranking Categories

Gross Revenue

Seven of the top 10 firms in our gross revenue ranking remained the same.

Revenue Per Lawyer

Ninety-two firms posted a gain in revenue per lawyer—long regarded as the key measure.

Profits Per Equity Partner

For the Am Law 100 as a whole, PEP was up by 14.0 percent in 2025.

Profits Per Lawyer

Wachtell tops the list with a PPL of $3,525,000.

Average Compensation - All Partners

Eighty-nine posted increases in CAP, compared with ninety-five the previous year.

By the Numbers

Here are some of the most important, interesting and surprising facts.