Crain’s list of largest Chicago law firms has just been released. Kirkland & Ellis LLP wins first place with 658 attorneys in Chicago. The top five included Sidley Austin LLP, Mayer Brown LLP, Winston & Strawn LLP and Jenner & Block LLP. The only firm to increase its number of attorneys in 2009 is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. The firm went from 1 lonely attorney to 188. To see the whole list, visit http://www.chicagobusiness.com

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