BigLaw Litigation Hiring Surge
The most profitable law firms, known for their work in M&A, are now focusing on litigation hiring.
According to Bloomberg Law, firms like Kirkland & Ellis, Paul Weiss, Davis Polk, and Paul Hastings have increased their litigation teams by at least 22% since early 2024.
litigation pays, and it doesn't evaporate when the dealmakers take a sabbatical
- Kirkland & Ellis added over 100 litigators in 2025 alone.
- These firms are shifting focus to litigation as M&A activity stagnates.
Author's summary: BigLaw firms hire litigators aggressively.
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