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These Firms Top The 2026 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

By Rachel Reimer

The business of law is changing — new priorities are emerging and firms are adapting their strategies to stay competitive. For the sixth annual Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, we tracked industry developments and updated our rankings to best reflect the factors that define law firm success.

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Fox Names New GC As CLO Steps Down After 3 Years

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Freshfields Sorry After Emailed Remark On Mideast Funds

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Wood Smith, Charlesbank Capital Ink Pioneering MSO Deal

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Shumaker Adds Director Of Atty Development From Goodwin

Courts
Elections Tee Up Battles Over Control Of State High Courts
By Jack Karp

Several state Supreme Court races next month could set up major battles for ideological control of those courts, while others might cement one-party control of certain panels.
California Pulse
Apple Taps Meta Veteran As Litigation Chief In Legal Shake-Up
By Sue Reisinger

Nearly eight months after becoming Apple Inc.'s general counsel, Jennifer Newstead continues to reshape the legal team under her vision, this time bringing in a familiar face.
California Pulse
Paul Hastings Adds 3 Litigators In Calif. From Sheppard Mullin
By Rose Krebs

Paul Hastings LLP announced Monday that it has added three partners in California from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP to bolster its litigation practice and capacity to handle consumer class actions and other matters.
In-House
Tech Biz Hires Acting Interior Dept. Solicitor As Legal Chief
By Rose Krebs

EngineersMind Corp. announced Monday that it has hired away the acting solicitor of the U.S. Department of the Interior to be its chief legal and external affairs officer as the technology company expands globally.
Modern Lawyer
Weil Hires Ex-Paul Weiss Antitrust Partner In NY
By Matt Perez

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP said Monday it has hired an antitrust partner formerly of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP in its New York office.
Modern Lawyer
Ashurst Perkins Enters Houston With 2 Attys From Bracewell
By Lynn LaRowe

Ashurst Perkins Coie announced Monday that it has stepped into the Houston market with two new partners who joined from Bracewell LLP and bring expertise in energy and real estate.
Daily Litigation
'Pig Butchering' Scams Are Rampant. This Atty Reps Victims.
By Daniel Connolly

Scammers are stealing billions of dollars a year through investment fraud. New Orleans-based attorney Marshal Hoda is building a legal practice that aims to recover money for victims. His team faces ruthless criminals, technical challenges, and the stress of working with emotionally devastated clients.
Modern Lawyer
Cooley Reportedly Matches Milbank Pay Scale Starting In '27
By Matt Perez

Cooley LLP will reportedly increase U.S. associate base compensation in line with the pay scale set by Milbank LLP in June beginning on Jan. 1.
California Pulse
Womble Bond Reports Data Breach Exposing Personal Info
By Jake Maher

Womble Bond Dickinson was hit with a data breach in August that revealed personal information to an unauthorized third party, the firm said in a notice with the Massachusetts state government this week.
Courts
Dems Press Kirkland Again For Details Of $125M Trump Deal
By Courtney Bublé

A trio of congressional Democrats once again accused Kirkland & Ellis LLP of subverting their oversight requests into the $125 million deal the firm cut with the Trump administration last year.