Washington, D.C. is not just the political and administrative center of the United States—it’s a powerhouse for global business and regulatory strategy. Since 1904, our lawyers in the nation’s capital have guided clients through their most complex commercial, legal, and policy challenges. Our sector-focused teams in nearby Northern Virginia further strengthen our presence in the Greater D.C. region, bringing additional depth in sectors such as technology, life sciences, and aerospace and defense.

In a time of unprecedented change, our clients look to our attorneys and professionals in the D.C. office to help them navigate an uncertain local and global landscape. As our largest office in the United States, we have over 500 lawyers across all of our legal practice groups. We operate at the intersection of business and regulation, with a deep understanding of how geopolitics, political risks, and regulatory issues affect industry. Our office houses the firm’s largest practice groups—Corporate & Finance, Global Regulatory, and Litigation—alongside a pro bono practice that has been a pillar of the firm since 1970, providing essential legal services to underserved communities locally and globally.