Firm PROFILE

Ballard Spahr LLP

High Net Worth 2026

Rankings

Leading firm in High Net Worth 2026

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

268

Partners

19

Offices

1885

Established Year

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Overview

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Ballard Spahr LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 19 U.S. offices, known for its collaborative, client-focused teams and innovative solutions. The firm excels in high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, and has leading practices in real estate, fintech, IP, labor & employment, and more. Ballard Spahr stands out for its industry expertise, use of technology, commitment to pro bono work and community service, teamwork-driven culture, and national reach.

Industry sectors (15)

Banking and Financial Services
Consumer Financial Services
Education
Energy
Fintech and Payment Solutions
Food and Beverage
Gaming
Health Care
Housing
Life Sciences
Manufacturing and Consumer Products
Retail & E-Commerce
Sports and Entertainment
Technology
Transportation & Logistics

Capabilities (15)

Antitrust and Competition
Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Restructuring
Commercial Finance
Intellectual Property
Labor and Employment
Media and Entertainment Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Client Services
Product Liability and Mass Tort
Real Estate and Construction Litigation
Real Estate Development and Property Rights
Real Estate Finance
Securities Enforcement and Corporate Governance Litigation
Senior Living and Long-Term Care
White Collar Defense and Investigations

Key people

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Peter V. Michaud
Firm Chair
John DiBattista
Chief Human Resources Officer
Amanda Schneider
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer
Belinda Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Morgan
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Nicholas Weeks
Chief Risk Management Officer
Kimberly Short
Chief Engagement Officer
Robert Holloway
Chief Information Officer
Kelly Jones
Chief Talent Officer

Work & experience

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Ballard Spahr is a strategic legal partner offering actionable counsel rooted in industry knowledge and client goals. Organized into five core departments—Litigation, Business & Transactions, Real Estate, Finance, and Intellectual Property—the firm provides specialized services such as dispute resolution, M&A, capital markets deals, real estate development/finance counsel, complex financing solutions, and protection of IP assets.