Firm Profiles
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH REPORT
on Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
- - Financial Information
- - Compensation
- - Billing Rates
- - Lateral Partner Moves
- - Pro bono
- - Key Contacts
Gardere Wynne Sewell
- Designation: Dallas
- Head Count: 231
- Gross Revenues: $149,500,000
- Revenue Per Lawyer: $645,000
- Profits Per Partner: $835,000
- Year Over Year Change: 6
Gardere Wynne Sewell is a Dallas-based law firm. The firm ranked 158th on The American Lawyer's 2011 Am Law 200 rankings of firms based on revenue with $157,500,000 in gross revenue in 2010. With 265 attorneys, the firm placed 161st on the National Law Journal's 2011 NLJ 250 rankings of firms based on size. Gardere Wynne has an international practice with a focus on energy and international finance, and products liability litigation. In addition to its Dallas headquarters, the firm has offices in Austin, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Mexico City.
Firm Rankings
| Survey | Rank | Year Over Year Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am Law 100 | NR | N/A | Gross revenue |
| Am Law 200 | 164 | 6 | Gross revenue |
| NLJ 250 | NR | N/A | Lawyer head count |
| The A-List | NR | N/A | Overall excellence |
| Pro Bono Scorecard | 146 | 21 | Pro-bono commitment |
| Diversity Scorecard | 150 | 16 | Minority head count |
| Midlevel Associates Survey | NR | N/A | Job satisfaction |
| Summer Associates Survey | NR | N/A | Summer programs |
In the News
Texas' Top Deals of 2012
Brenda Sapino Jeffreys : Texas Lawyer : May 13, 2013
The top 10 deals in Texas in 2012.
Firm Finance: What Was Notable for 2012
: Texas Lawyer : April 29, 2013
Stats for each of the top 25 firms.
Energy Work Drives Firms' Financials
Brenda Sapino Jeffreys : Texas Lawyer : April 29, 2013
Energy work, both transactional and litigation, is a main driver behind strong 2012 financials at large Texas firms, although firm leaders also cite lateral hiring, a strong Texas economy, attention to collections and client year-end tax planning as major contributors.
Firm Finance Charts - 2013
: Texas Lawyer : April 29, 2013
Charts show the gross, net, profits per partner and revenue per lawyer for the 25 largest grossing law firms in Texas for calendar year 2012.
Newsmakers
: Texas Lawyer : April 22, 2013
Newsmakers
: Texas Lawyer : March 25, 2013
New Partners - 2013
: Texas Lawyer : March 25, 2013
The Churn: Lateral Moves in the Am Law 200
Sara Randazzo : The Am Law Daily : March 15, 2013
Allen & Overy loses a U.S. practice group leader; an associate general counsel at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative joins K&L Gates; and an Internet law and policy attorney heads to Steptoe & Johnson. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to thechurn@alm.com.
Deals & Suits
: Corporate Counsel : February 1, 2013
Newsmakers
: Texas Lawyer : January 28, 2013
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