The American Lawyer: Investments and Growing Practices Boost Manatt’s 2024 Financial Successes

Manatt CEO and Managing Partner  discussed Manatt’s financial success and notable client wins throughout 2024, crediting the Firm’s investments in technology and talent as well as how it has expanded across core industry groups to achieve a 12.1% jump in gross revenue and increasing profitability over recent years.  

“No matter how you slice the data, it’s a fantastic story over the last five years, and the last year in particular,” Wilson said. “A lot of that was driven by our investments, especially in talent. … We believe in strategic growth and I think that's accounted for in our increased profitability.” 

From winning a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency lawsuit to selling exclusive media rights on behalf of clients, Manatt has represented key players across all of its core industries in 2024. The Firm’s pro bono leadership efforts to provide legal aid for FireAid LA’s benefit concert was also highlighted, which helped restore Los Angeles communities affected by the recent wildfires. “It really was a big morale lifter for our LA office, as well as for the firm as a whole, and we like to give back to our community, it’s important,” she said.  

The Firm’s recent and continued growth in 2025 was also noted, including a spotlight on its equity partnership expansion which is a result of both internal advancements and external hires. Read the full article .