Los Angeles GSO
“Latham & Watkins, which tops the FT’s annual ranking of law firms for the region… was one of the first US law firms to consciously integrate innovation into its strategic priorities 20 years ago.”
Most Innovative Law Firm in North America 2023Financial Times
“Increasingly, the more intangible elements of a firm, which Latham & Watkins has long cultivated, will ensure its success: knowledge management and its adeptness at handling change.”
Most Innovative Law Firm in North America 2023Financial Times
22 Consecutive Years on the A-List
Latham consistently ranks among the very top-performing firms across financial and cultural measures.The American Lawyer A-List 2024
Latham’s Global Services Office (GSO) in Los Angeles helps power the firm’s global operations across the full spectrum of business services.
Our Global Services Offices in Los Angeles and Manchester work collaboratively and seamlessly to provide 24/7 high caliber and consistent support to our lawyers across Latham’s global platform.
Steps away from the very location where Latham & Watkins was founded in 1934, the Los Angeles GSO houses the departments that propel Latham’s leadership in commercial, financial, and legal innovation. The office serves as a major hub for the firm’s professional services, including technology, finance and accounting, tax and benefits, business development, brand and communications, human capital, and ethics compliance. Latham’s professional services enable the firm to deliver the results that fuel our clients’ success.
More than 500 professionals in the Los Angeles GSO experience a culture centered on career development, gaining invaluable experience by working alongside the world’s best legal talent. The experience gained from delivering first-class services to clients and colleagues at a global law firm complements the GSO’s vibrant, dynamic workplace. Our commitment to innovation extends beyond operations to community engagement, with colleagues actively participating in initiatives that positively impact the communities we serve.
The firm’s AI training curriculum was recognized at ALM’s 2025 California Legal Awards.
Financial Times recognizes the firm’s strengths across metrics that assess legal industry leadership and strategic growth.
The annual ranking highlights well-rounded law firms that excel across key metrics.
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