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John 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 up
• How the firm’s focus on excellence, autonomy, and results shaped its culture
• The importance for every lawyer to be a rainmaker
• Landmark cases that helped define the firm’s reputation
• The balance between leadership, ambition, and longevity in law
• John’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.