Just as there are many paths to the top of a mountain, there are multiple ways to scale the summit of Big Law. But whether it’s a steady ascent or maintaining a swift pace, this year’s A-List arguably demonstrates the power of consistency.

Ropes & Gray has hovered around the No. 1 spot for the last several years, finishing first in 2018, then third, then second two years in a row, in 2020 and 2021.