Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms (2009) - 11th edition

The 2009 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, an independent survey of partners and associates from more than 167 of the most renowned law firms around the country, measures "Prestige" and "Quality of Life" factors for law firms. In this survey, Kirkland ranked in the following categories:

Quality of Life
#1 - Formal Training
#3 - Compensation

Best in Region
#1 - Chicago
#8 - Southern California
#8 - Washington, D.C.
#13 - New York City

Overall Prestige
#10 - Overall Prestige

Best in Practice
#2 - Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights
#2 - Litigation
#3 - Intellectual Property
#9 - Corporate
#10 - Mergers & Acquisitions

Partner Prestige
#2 - Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights
#2 - Litigation
#3 - Intellectual Property
#10 - Overall Prestige