The 2026 A-List: Top 20 Firms
Key Points:
- Jodi Schwimmer, former global co-chair of Reed Smith's financial industry group, aims to lead and expand Benesch's Miami office, emphasizing an aggressive growth strategy beyond just being a satellite location.
- Benesch is focused on establishing its Miami office as a leading presence in the region, signaling significant investment and ambition for expansion.
- Wachtell faces ongoing challenges with poaching attempts due to increased competition from rival firms that have enhanced their profitability.
- The competitive legal market is intensifying as firms with growing profitability continue to target Wachtell's talent pool.