Stinson's 2025 Record Financial Performance and California Expansion Featured in The American Lawyer

04.13.2026

In The American Lawyer article, "Growing Revenue and Profits by Double Digits in 2025, Stinson Applied Lessons from 2021," Managing Partner Allison Murdock reflects on Stinson LLP's strong performance and continued growth last year. The firm achieved record-breaking revenue and profits per equity partner while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional client service and cultivating top legal talent. Revenue increased by more than 11% to $352.3 million and profits per equity partner grew by more than 17.4%, reflecting robust demand across key practices, including bankruptcy, financial services litigation and class action defense.

The article also spotlights the firm's entry and expansion into California, which began when the firm opened a Los Angeles office last April. The firm's California momentum continued in August through a combination with Severson & Werson, P.C., which added offices in San Francisco and Irvine. Stinson now has more than 40 attorneys located in these three California locations. Murdock emphasized that the firm remains open to additional strategic growth opportunities to further strengthen its national platform.

Murdock also discussed Stinson's strategic investment in its people last year, growing its associate ranks by 13% to strengthen bench depth and ensure it can meet client demand across key practice areas. This deliberate effort, she said, was part of a forward-looking approach to talent and workload management, ensuring the firm has the bench strength needed to handle peak workloads while maintaining high-quality service.

The article highlights Stinson's continued focus on rewarding performance, fostering engagement, and offering flexible structures that support both client service and professional growth. Murdock points to the firm's variable equity partner model and bonus programs as examples of how Stinson cultivates long-term loyalty and high performance.

As Stinson's managing partner, Murdock has ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the firm's operations and performance, including development and implementation of the firm's strategic initiatives. Her focus is on leading and growing a client-focused and community-engaged firm. Murdock also chairs Stinson's board of directors and executive committee.

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