John Quinn: Leading One of the World’s Top AmLaw Litigation Firms
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John Quinn is one of the most recognizable names in the legal world — and for good reason.
As Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, he has built the largest litigation-only law firm in the world, with over 1,300 attorneys across 34 offices, an 86% trial win rate, and a ranking of #19 on the AmLaw 100.
In this episode of the Sidebar Advisors Podcast, John shares the story behind Quinn Emanuel’s steady rise.
We discuss:
- The early years of building Quinn Emanuel from the ground up
- How the firm’s focus on excellence, autonomy, and results shaped its culture
- The importance for every lawyer to be a rainmaker
- Landmark cases that helped define the firm’s reputation
- The balance between leadership, ambition, and longevity in law
- John’s creative pursuits — from art and Michelin-star dining to hosting his own podcasr, Law, Disrupted
🎧 Listen to this in-depth conversation about what it takes to build, lead, and sustain one of the world’s top AmLaw firms.
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