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Top International & Cross-Border firms in Chicago
The firms combining the deepest international & cross-border footprint with a presence in Chicago, ranked by the Sartori Firm Index.
International & Cross-Border firms in Chicago
These law firms pair a strong public International & Cross-Border footprint with a recorded presence in Chicago, ranked by the Sartori Firm Index — a 0–100 measure of scale, reach and hiring built from public data. The ranking reflects public footprint and momentum, not the quality of any firm's international & cross-border work in Chicago.
| # | Firm | Index | Tier | Attorneys mapped | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akin | 57.6 | Global | 1,000–1,500 | New York, Washington, London… |
| 2 | King & Spalding | 50.4 | Global | 1,500–2,500 | Atlanta, New York, Washington… |
| 3 | Quinn Emanuel | 50.1 | Global | 1,000–1,500 | New York, Los Angeles, London… |
| 4 | Arnold & Porter | 45.7 | Global | 1,000–1,500 | Washington, New York, San Francisco… |
| 5 | Crowell & Moring | 44.9 | Global | 500–1,000 | Washington, New York, Los Angeles… |
| 6 | Kelley Drye & Warren | 43.3 | National | 250–500 | New York, Washington, Chicago… |
| 7 | ArentFox Schiff | 42.6 | National | 500–1,000 | Washington, New York, Chicago… |
| 8 | Steptoe | 41 | Global | 500–1,000 | Washington, New York, Los Angeles… |
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