Buoyed by key lateral additions, McDermott Will & Emery has surpassed the $1 billion mark in revenue for the first time in its 85-year history.

Gross revenue at the Chicago-based firm climbed 13.9 percent to $1.054 billion in 2018, up from $925 million the year prior. Revenue per lawyer increased 10.7 percent to $1.041 million, and profits per equity partner jumped 10 percent to $1.884 million from $1.713 million the year prior.