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McKenna Long & Aldridge
- Designation: National
- Head Count: 509
- Gross Revenues: $345,000,000
- Revenue Per Lawyer: $680,000
- Profits Per Partner: $930,000
- Year Over Year Change: N/A
McKenna Long & Aldridge is the result of the 2002 merger of Washington, D.C.-based McKenna & Cuneo and Atlanta-based Long, Aldridge & Norman. With 425 attorneys the firm is the 101st largest law firm in the United States according to the National Law Journal's 2011 NLJ 250 rankings. In terms of revenue, the firm placed 100th on The American Lawyer's 2011 Am Law 100 rankings with $276,500,000 in gross revenue in 2010. Practice areas include corporate, litigation, real estate, tax, employment and labor, and intellectual property. McKenna Long & Aldridge has several locations, including offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Brussels.
Firm Rankings
| Survey | Rank | Year Over Year Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am Law 100 | 87 | N/A | Gross revenue |
| Am Law 200 | 87 | N/A | Gross revenue |
| NLJ 250 | 101 | no change | Lawyer head count |
| The A-List | NR | N/A | Overall excellence |
| Pro Bono Scorecard | 130 | 29 | Pro-bono commitment |
| Diversity Scorecard | 57 | 13 | Minority head count |
| Midlevel Associates Survey | NR | N/A | Job satisfaction |
| Summer Associates Survey | 18 | 5 | Summer programs |
In the News
Trade Secrets Law Still Murky in Georgia Courts
Alyson M. Palmer : Daily Report : May 15, 2013
It remains to be seen how far a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision will go in limiting the ability of companies to stop their employees from jumping ship to competitors.
Large Firms' Ethical Screens Jeopardized by Ruling, Two Say
Kathleen Baydala Joyner : Daily Report : May 14, 2013
The Georgia attorney general and a private lawyer are asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that prohibits public defenders within the same circuit from representing co-defendants, arguing it would place large law firms in jeopardy.
Trade Secrets Law Is Still Murky
Alyson M. Palmer : Daily Report : May 14, 2013
It remains to be seen how far a recent state Supreme Court decision will go in limiting the ability of companies to stop their employees from jumping ship to competitors. Greenberg Traurig's David Long-Daniels (above), who represented the executive sued by his ex-employer: the high court correctly balanced mobility and trade secret protection.
How Jones Day Won Role of Trying to Save Detroit
Sara Randazzo : The Am Law Daily : May 13, 2013
Fourteen firms pitched Motor City officials with proposals detailing how they intended to help the city get out from under its crippling financial problems. A close look at the bids each firm submitted, as well as conversations with those involved in the process, reveal how Jones Day emerged as the winner.
Crises Just Another Day at Work for Woman Behind TV's 'Scandal'
Meredith Hobbs : Daily Report : May 10, 2013
After years of handling crises behind the scenes, lawyer and former White House press secretary Judy Smith is in the spotlight these days as the inspiration for the ABC political thriller Scandal. Smith, who has her own crisis management firm, spoke recently to McKenna Long's female lawyers and clients about her real-life roles as parent and go-to person when a scandal erupts.
GOP Stars Clash on AG Role
Kathleen Baydala Joyner : Daily Report : May 10, 2013
Insurance companies' efforts to avoid investigation by the state ethics commission have grown into a battle over the proper role of the state attorney general. Randy Evans (above), for the insurers: the AG should not push his agenda over his client's position.
Lawyers Venture Into Twitter to Learn (and Carefully) Speak
Katheryn Hayes Tucker : Daily Report : May 10, 2013
Although making a statement in 140 characters or fewer poses unique challenges for lawyers, a growing number are using Twitter to learn about clients, colleagues, news reporters and even potential jurors.
Nearly 1 in 4 Am Law 100 Firms Has an Atlanta Office
Meredith Hobbs : Daily Report : May 8, 2013
Three additional firms with Atlanta offices appear in this year's Am Law 100 rankings, while two dropped off the list. Notably, McKenna Long & Aldridge rejoined the Am Law 100 this year at No. 87, vaulting up from No. 104 in the rankings last year.
Amid Detroit's Fiscal Woes, City's Am Law Firms Press On
Brian Baxter : The Am Law Daily : May 8, 2013
Faced with the possibility of becoming the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, the Motor City has taken heart in more promising news, such as the U.S. auto industry hitting a six-year sales peak in April. Meanwhile, Detroit firms are riding out the storm in the hopes they'll see better days.
Governor Jumps Into Prop 65 Fray
Cheryl Miller : The Recorder : May 7, 2013
Jerry Brown would require plaintiffs lawyers to disclose fees collected from enforcement actions as part of a package of business-friendly changes to the toxics law.
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