Which Manhattan Biglaw firm first hit $4 billion revenue?

Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, according to 2025 Law.com data — up 11% but behind leader Kirkland & Ellis.

What's the world's richest law firm?

Kirkland & Ellis, founded in Chicago, topping charts with over $8 billion annually through private equity dominance.

How is Paul Weiss using AI for revenue growth?

Quietly integrating tools for faster due diligence and predictive analytics, boosting efficiency without cutting headcount.

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Paul Weiss Cracks $4 Billion: The Manhattan Firm That Refused to Fade

A trivia question from Law.com just revealed Paul Weiss as the first Manhattan Biglaw firm to smash $4 billion in revenue. But beneath the numbers, it's a story of deal frenzy and quiet tech bets.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Paul Weiss law firm revenue chart hitting $4 billion milestone with Manhattan skyline

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Paul Weiss is the first Manhattan-founded Biglaw firm to exceed $4 billion in 2025 revenue, growing 11%. 𝕏
Driven by private equity and tech M&A deals, with emerging AI tools enhancing efficiency. 𝕏
Trails Kirkland but signals a tech-use shift in Biglaw's revenue model. 𝕏

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