Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a global law firm founded in 1967 in South Florida. With more than 3,100 attorneys across 51 offices in 15 countries, the firm has grown entirely through lateral hires - it has never completed a merger - and describes itself as remaining one cohesive firm throughout its nearly six decades of operation.
The firm operates on a deliberately decentralized model. Rather than routing client matters through layers of management, attorneys work directly with decision-makers, and the structure is designed to give professionals the autonomy to act without bureaucratic friction. This approach is central to how the firm attracts and retains talent: it actively seeks lateral hires who fit a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture built around skill, perseverance, and a commitment to delivering results.
On the practice side, Greenberg Traurig serves commercial clients across a broad range of legal matters, with a client base that spans major U.S. businesses and top companies worldwide. The firm claims to have earned more Chambers Global rankings than any other firm - a measure of peer and client recognition across jurisdictions and practice areas.
For legal professionals considering a move, the firm's growth model is worth noting: expansion is driven primarily by lateral recruitment, meaning incoming attorneys join an organization that is actively building rather than consolidating. The non-hierarchical structure and emphasis on direct client relationships reflect a practice environment that rewards initiative over tenure.