Depending on who you are, 2023 was either a year to remember or one to forget. Hard times befell yet more hard times. But out of the murk emerged a handful of law firms that, despite the difficult economic and political backdrop, took calculated risks or committed themselves to higher causes and thrived. And Law.com took notice.

Here, we take a closer look at some of 2023′s ‘winners’, be it those who rose to the top of rankings for revenue, diversity or pro bono, or the sector’s rising stars—hotly-tipped corporate lawyers who will one day inherit the industry.


The Biggest, The Best