September 15, 2026
Willkie has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s fastest-growing major firms in its 2026 ranking of the city’s 50 largest firms.
Willkie Chicago stood out as the second-fastest-growing law firm in the survey, recording more than 22% growth year-over year. The office’s ongoing expansion has carried it up the list of market leaders.
“We are happy to be listed among the fastest-growing law firms in the city of Chicago, one of the most dynamic business markets on the globe,” said Craig C. Martin, Chair, Americas “Our growth is based on the needs of our clients and our ability to further serve a wider array of businesses here and around the world.”
Willkie Chicago has grown to 126 lawyers since Craig C. Martin launched the office in 2020. The office has built a leading transactional platform in recent years – including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, asset management, finance, and strategic capital and restructuring practices – to complement its top-tier litigation capabilities and private wealth practice.
View the Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 largest law firms list here (subscription may be required).
Willkie Chicago stood out as the second-fastest-growing law firm in the survey, recording more than 22% growth year-over year. The office’s ongoing expansion has carried it up the list of market leaders.
“We are happy to be listed among the fastest-growing law firms in the city of Chicago, one of the most dynamic business markets on the globe,” said Craig C. Martin, Chair, Americas “Our growth is based on the needs of our clients and our ability to further serve a wider array of businesses here and around the world.”
Willkie Chicago has grown to 126 lawyers since Craig C. Martin launched the office in 2020. The office has built a leading transactional platform in recent years – including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, asset management, finance, and strategic capital and restructuring practices – to complement its top-tier litigation capabilities and private wealth practice.
View the Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 largest law firms list here (subscription may be required).
