Winston & Strawn LLP


Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with more than 900 attorneys in key financial centers around the world. We litigate cases and close transactions by bringing an understanding of the global legal issues our clients face in transactions, disputes, and regulatory/enforcement-related matters. We strive to provide our clients with creative solutions to their business problems—on time and on budget. We serve our communities and the public interest, promote diversity within our firm and throughout the legal profession, and maintain a culture of teamwork and collegiality.
For more than 160 years, Winston & Strawn LLP has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. In that time, through careful growth and thoughtful fiscal management, we have built a law practice with tremendous breadth and a global reach. We are proud of the many accolades we have received over the years—a tribute to our lawyers’ creativity, flexibility, depth of experience, and commitment. The most meaningful accolade to us, though, is the continued trust and confidence of our clients.
“They treat me like a valued client. They get back to me right away.”
“Diligent and savvy.”
“They're terrific. They do a fantastic job. They know our business…they know our team.”
We are a Firm With a Mission
At Winston & Strawn, we strive to:
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Provide our clients with creative solutions to their business problems—on time and on budget
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Promote diversity within our firm and throughout the legal profession
We Get Deals Done
With offices in key financial centers across the world, we bring an understanding of the global legal issues our clients face to both transactional and dispute-related matters.
Clients say: “They are extremely responsive, very knowledgeable regarding relevant law and my business, and very practical in their advice.”
– Legal 500, 2015
Diversity & Inclusion
At Winston & Strawn, diversity and inclusion are critically important. Our practice is global, and we believe our firm should reflect the diverse world we serve. Diverse and inclusive teams create a stronger organization and produce the best results for our clients.
Our vision is to cultivate a culture where all talented contributors can have and can see a path to long-term success.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility—encompassing respect for people, wise use of profits, and care for our planet—governs many aspects of Winston’s strategic vision for our firm.
In 2017, we implemented a formal CSR program—Winston for Good—that aligns with our values and heritage and fosters a culture that intentionally makes an impact. Winston for Good encompasses corporate and charitable giving, pro bono legal services, volunteer opportunities in the community, diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and employee engagement initiatives.
Careers
Winston & Strawn has a workplace that is professional, team-oriented, and civic-minded where diverse talents and skills are highly valued.
Why Choose Winston?
At Winston & Strawn, you will be a trusted colleague, encouraged to innovate and collaborate. This is a chance to join world-class attorneys, doing complex work for sophisticated clients.
Winston’s summer experience is professionally challenging and personally enjoyable. If you choose Winston, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of Practice and Industry Areas through hands-on training and real work assignments. You’ll also attend a variety of social events to get to know Winston’s attorneys in a relaxed setting while learning more about the city where you’re spending your summer.
Results of recent legal industry surveys underscore the satisfaction of law students and new lawyers who chose to join Winston.
The 2022 Vault Rankings named Winston a Top 50 Law Firm to Work For and a Top 50 Best Summer Associate Program.
In the Chambers’ 2021 Associate Satisfaction Survey, Winston ranked in the top 25 for associate satisfaction. Please see our Chambers Associate “Inside View” profile to learn more about working at Winston.
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Intellectual Property Associate
Houston, Texas
Winston & Strawn's Los Angeles office is looking for a mid-level associate to join the intellectual property litigation group. Ideal candidates will have three to five years of patent litigation experience in large law firm. Candidates with...
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Environmental Practice Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Winston & Strawn is seeking to hire a Practice Attorney to join our Environmental department in our Chicago office. Please see the job description below. As a Practice Attorney in the Environmental department, you will be an integral member...
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Corporate Finance Associate (Mid-level)
Houston, Texas
Winston & Strawn's Los Angeles office is looking for a Finance Associate with at least 3 years of strong deal experience at a large law firm with a focus in structured finance, lending, securitization or similar financing structures. Public...
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Chicago, Illinois
Winston & Strawn's Chicago office is seeking to hire a Practice Attorney to join our Real Estate practice. Responsibilities include the following as needed for real estate and corporate transactions ; (a) reviewing title, survey, leases and...
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Los Angeles, California
The Charlotte office is looking for a mid-level associate with at least three years of substantive corporate lending experience. It is desirable that this candidate has experience working with a broad spectrum of bank and non-bank financial...
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Chicago, Illinois
Winston & Strawn's Chicago office is looking for a mid-level associate with 3 -5 years of solid trusts & estates experience. The ideal candidate would have experience working with ultra high net-worth individuals in the design and drafting ...
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Corporate M&A Associate (Mid-level)
Houston, Texas
Winston & Strawn's Los Angeles office is searching for a mid-level corporate associate with 2-3 years of M&A transactional experience. Ideal candidates will have experience representing financial sponsors and strategic buyer/sellers in conn...
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Intellectual Property Associate
San Jose, California
Winston & Strawn's Silicon Valley office is looking for a mid-level associate to join the intellectual property litigation group. Ideal candidates will have three to five years of patent litigation experience in large law firm. Candidates w...
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Chicago, Illinois
Experienced Fund Formation Associate needed in a busy and growing practice based in the Chicago office of Winston & Strawn. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 6 years of fund formation experience with private fund managers. Experience drafting...
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New York, New York
Winston & Strawn's New York office is looking for a mid-level associate to support our structured finance group. Candidates should have two to five years of experience with structured finance transactions and/or asset finance. In addition t...
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