What You Need to Know

• Alston & Bird entered 2026 after showing it is among Big Law firms open to a merger of equals that would be transformational.
• Some industry observers believe the firm rejected a merger with Wall Street’s oldest adviser to leading financial institutions because of financial and cultural concerns.
• Alston’s market strength allows it to be selective rather than reactive as it evaluates growth opportunities, one recruiter said.

Alston & Bird entered 2026 after showing it is among Big Law firms open to a merger of equals that would be transformational, if the conditions were right.

Now, some

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