John Quinn: Leading One of the World’s Top AmLaw Litigation Firms

15/10/2025 38 min Episodio 60
John Quinn: Leading One of the World’s Top AmLaw Litigation Firms

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Send us a textJohn 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 upHow the firm’s focus on excellence, autonomy, and results shaped its cultureThe importance for every lawyer to be a rainmakerLandmark cases that helped define the firm’s reputationThe balance between leadership, ambition, and longevity in lawJohn’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 top AmLaw firms.

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