America's Best Corporate Lawyers

In Corporate Board Member magazine's third annual survey, 2,000 board members identified the law firms they most admire, nationally and in 50 metropolitan areas. On the national rankings chart, "The Top 20 Firms," Kirkland & Ellis came in eighth place--up one spot from 2002.

When board members rated law firms within their hometowns, Kirkland tied for first place in Chicago.