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&lt;p&gt;According to the 2025 91��ý prestige rankings, &lt;a href=&quot;/company-profiles/law/orrick-herrington-sutcliffe-llp&quot;&gt;Orrick&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/company-profiles/law/latham-watkins-llp&quot;&gt;Latham &amp;amp; Watkins&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/company-profiles/law/norton-rose-fulbright-llp&quot;&gt;Norton Rose Fulbright&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/company-profiles/law/milbank-llp&quot;&gt;Milbank&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;/company-profiles/law/vinson-elkins-llp&quot;&gt;Vinson &amp;amp; Elkins&lt;/a&gt; top the list of firms with an exceptional &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/clean-tech-renewable-energy&quot;&gt;Clean Technology and Renewable Energy&lt;/a&gt; practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Orrick&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The No. 1 firm for Clean Technology and Renewable Energy is successful in many sectors that require legal expertise related to technology. The firm ranks highly in several innovation-related 91��ý practice areas, including &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/energy-oil-and-gas&quot;&gt;Energy, Oil, &amp;amp; Gas&lt;/a&gt; (No. 7); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/privacy-and-data-security&quot;&gt;Privacy and Data Security&lt;/a&gt; (No. 8); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/emerging-companies-and-venture-capital&quot;&gt;Emerging Companies &amp;amp; Venture Capital&lt;/a&gt; (No.8); and &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/intellectual-property&quot;&gt;Intellectual Property&lt;/a&gt; (No. 16). Altogether, the firm holds nine top 25 91��ý practice area rankings. Moreover, the firm implements technology, such as AI, in its own practices and encourages attorneys to participate in innovation-related projects. These efforts have enabled the firm to earn the No. 9 position in &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-to-work-for/technology-innovation&quot;&gt;91��ý’s Best Firm to Work For Technology and Innovation&lt;/a&gt; rankings. Orrick holds 11 other 91��ý quality-of-life rankings and top 10 spots in all five of &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-for-diversity&quot;&gt;91��ý Best Law Firm For Diversity&lt;/a&gt; rankings. The healthy, cooperative, and respectful culture at Orrick is fostered by work location flexibility, evenly distributed work assignments, and recognition of associate contributions. The 1,100 Orrick attorneys in its 28 offices (15 U.S. locations) work toward a 1,950-hour billable requirement. In the long term, counsel and partnership positions are viable options. Working with interesting clients in cutting-edge industries also gives Orrick attorneys clear advantages when seeking in-house positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Latham &amp;amp; Watkins&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moving up a spot to No. 2 in 91��ý’s 2025 Clean Technology and Renewable Energy Law rankings, Latham &amp;amp; Watkins shows that its elite BigLaw status has not reduced its drive to excellence. Latham is also the No. 2 firm in 91��ý’s &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/antitrust&quot;&gt;Antitrust&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/project-finance&quot;&gt;Project Finance&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/securities&quot;&gt;Securities/Capital Markets&lt;/a&gt; rankings and places in the top 15 of the 25 91��ý practice areas in which it is ranked. The firm employs 3,000 attorneys, and onboarded associates acquire experience in multiple practices and receive extensive training. Mentorship is also part of the firm’s friendly and professional culture. With 29 offices worldwide (12 U.S. locations), Latham secures top 91��ý rankings in seven ranked regions: &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/southern-california&quot;&gt;Southern California&lt;/a&gt; (No. 1); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/northern-california&quot;&gt;Northern California&lt;/a&gt; (No. 2); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/chicago&quot;&gt;Chicago&lt;/a&gt; (No. 3); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/texas&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/a&gt; (No. 3); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/washington-dc&quot;&gt;Washington, DC&lt;/a&gt; (No. 3); &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/boston&quot;&gt;Boston&lt;/a&gt; (No. 4); and &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-us-region/new-york&quot;&gt;New York&lt;/a&gt; (No. 7). This kind of geographic reach shows that the firm offers stellar opportunities throughout the country for legal stars looking to join the team. Nevertheless, the competition is fierce. Latham places sixth in &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-to-work-for/selectivity&quot;&gt;91��ý’s Best Firm to Work for Selectivity&lt;/a&gt; rankings. Associates who are hired can expect to bill 1,900 hours per year, and they can look forward to top-notch opportunities to advance their careers with clients or in government positions. Those who stay at Latham can move into counsel or non-equity partnership roles with the possibility of securing one of few coveted equity partnership slots.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Norton Rose Fulbright&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another large and exceptional firm, Norton Rose Fulbright lands in the No. 3 position in 91��ý’s Clean Technology and Renewable Energy rankings. The firm is positioned among the top 20 firms in &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-to-work-for/firm-culture&quot;&gt;91��ý’s Firm Culture&lt;/a&gt; rankings, and associates say that, despite employing more than 3,000 lawyers, the firm has a midsize feel because of its focus on attorney well-being. This perception is supported by the firm’s placement in seven top 25 91��ý quality-of-life rankings. Twelve of the 53 established Norton Rose Fulbright offices are in the United States, and the firm looks favorably on high performers with a connection to the hiring office region. Moreover, successful candidates are accomplished, down-to-earth, and have a sense of humor. The firm requires 1,900 hours from its attorneys, who earn lockstep Cravath scale compensation in its major offices and can take advantage of firm perks, including a unique vacation incentive program. Associates say that the firm supports their advancement by offering counsel and in-house counsel tracks, as well as opportunities for nonpracticing attorneys. Internal and exit positions are regularly communicated, which certainly contributes to the firm’s No. 9 91��ý ranking for &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-to-work-for/transparency&quot;&gt;Transparency&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Milbank&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A stalwart firm with three U.S. and nine international offices, Milbank places No. 4 in 91��ý’s Clean Technology and Renewable Energy rankings. The firm holds seven other top 10 91��ý practice area rankings, including the No. 1 position for Project Finance. Friendly colleagues, fun firm-sponsored events, and in-person interactions cultivated, in part, by a multiday in-office policy encourage collegiality and promote a sense of belonging. Associates are not required to bill a set number of hours, but they work hard. The reward for the 900 Milbank attorneys maintaining BigLaw hours and producing excellent work product include top-flight compensation and a realistic chance of making partner within one or two years of celebrating their eighth year at the firm. Counsel roles and positions at private equity or hedge fund clients are also available to the well-trained attorneys of Milbank.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vinson &amp;amp; Elkins&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vinson &amp;amp; Elkins, which ranks No. 1 for Energy, Oil and Gas and No. 10 for &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-law-firms-in-each-practice-area/environmental-law&quot;&gt;Environmental Law&lt;/a&gt;, completes the 91��ý top five firms for Clean Technology and Renewable Energy. This firm is ranked in three other top 25 91��ý practice areas and, with an office in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, is No. 1 in 91��ý’s Texas rankings. The firm has established five other U.S. and three international offices. In total, 700 kind and supportive attorneys make up the team at V&amp;amp;E, and they report that late night and weekend work is rare. The prospects for V&amp;amp;E attorneys are strong. A counsel positions can serve as a stepping stone to partnership, and the firm is supportive of attorneys seeking a position in government or with clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#160;Clean Technology and Renewable Energy is an exciting and growing practice area, and companies in this space need lawyers with a variety of legal experiences. Therefore, the field is open to attorneys with different professional backgrounds and interests, including those with traditional energy sector, startup, and regulatory knowledge. Notably, all the firms in 91��ý’s top five Clean Technology and Renewable Energy rankings are also in the &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings&quot;&gt;91��ý 100 &lt;/a&gt;and engage in many other areas of the law.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about working in Clean Technology and Renewable Energy or any other legal area, click on the link to &lt;a href=&quot;/practice-areas&quot;&gt;91��ý’s Practice Area Resource Center.&lt;/a&gt; To identify interesting firms on the basis of their location, check out &lt;a href=&quot;/regional-resource-centers&quot;&gt;91��ý’s Regional Resource Center&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The top five firms for Clean Technology and Renewable Energy differ in terms of size, international presence, culture, hour requirements, and other aspects of BigLaw. Therefore, to increase the odds of finding the best fit, job seekers should conduct in-depth research into the prestige and quality-of-life rankings of these and other 91��ý-ranked firms. Profiles of the firms in the 91��ý 100 and &lt;a href=&quot;/best-companies-to-work-for/law/best-midsize-law-firms-to-work-for&quot;&gt;Best Midsize Firms to Work For&lt;/a&gt; rankings provide descriptions of firm history, legal specialties, and attributes that enable law students and practicing lawyers to evaluate potential workplaces in their practice area and/or region.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best of luck on your job search from all of us at 91��ý!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#160;&lt;/p&gt;

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