Jackson Walker has been recognized in the 2025 edition of “Law360 Pulse Prestige Leaders,” earning a spot among the top 10 firms with 251-600 attorneys for desirability to attorneys and law students.
Law360’s annual Prestige Leaders rankings spotlight 100 firms that exemplify prominence, power, and distinction within the legal industry. The Law360 Pulse team compiles data from surveys and proprietary awards to determine the top-scoring firms across four key pillars: financial performance, editorial awards, news sentiment, and desirability.
This recognition in the desirability pillar highlights Jackson Walker’s reputation as a top destination in Texas for practicing attorneys and law students. According to Chambers Associate, attorneys are drawn to Jackson Walker for its authentic, collaborative culture, early opportunities for client contact and courtroom experience, and a clear path to partnership supported by robust training and mentorship. These qualities, combined with the firm’s strong Texas roots and national reach, make Jackson Walker a compelling choice for legal talent.
Over the past year, the firm has further strengthened its appeal through high-profile lateral partner hires, including Corporate & Securities partners Michael Attaway, Emily Leitch, and Michelle Kwan; Energy partners Scott Looper and Matthew Penny; Healthcare partner Phil Kim; Intellectual Property partners Lekha Gopalakrishnan and Ed Marvin; Labor & Employment partner Diana Pérez Gomez; Tax partner Marcus Brooks; and Trial & Appellate Litigation partners Juan Alcala, Clinton Butler, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht, and new Appellate chair Jeff Oldham.
For more information on the rankings and research process, visit Law360’s website.
Meet Jackson Walker
Since 1887, Jackson Walker has represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest law firm in the state. Jackson Walker consistently ranks among leading firms in Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, and as a BTI Client Service A-Team based on feedback from corporate counsel.