Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Willkie is an elite international law firm of more than 1,200 lawyers based in 16 offices in six countries. Its Los Angeles office opened in September 2021 and has quickly expanded to approximately 100 attorneys. That office has built marquee commercial litigation and corporate M&A practices, with particular entertainment industry strengths, as well as leading private wealth and real estate practices.
Among the hallmarks of Willkie’s core values and culture is the firm’s longstanding commitment to serving the underprivileged, promoting social justice, and supporting the communities in which its team lives and works. Willkie has a longstanding commitment to providing critical legal advice and support to underserved individuals, communities and organizations. Its pro bono work encompasses a broad range of causes and issues. In 2024, over 575 Willkie attorneys across its US offices billed 20 hours or more on 735 pro bono matters.
Willkie is dedicated to serving and supporting its local communities. In 2023, it launched the Willkie LA Office Foundation, a philanthropic initiative launched by Willkie’s Los Angeles office aimed at supporting local nonprofits through monetary donations and volunteer opportunities for lawyers and staff. This initiative reflects the firm’s deep-rooted belief in community engagement, which resonates throughout the office and contributes to its culture of giving back.
