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