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Founded by Frederick Hampden Winston in 1853.1
Private company
Winston & Strawn
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American law firm
Winston & Strawn LLP is an American multinational law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1853, it is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago.2 It was founded by Frederick Hampden Winston.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1853Founded1
- HeadquartersLeo Burnett Building1
- Websitewww.winston.com
- Legal formlimited liability partnership1
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Winston & Strawn LLP is an American multinational law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1853, it is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago.2
Leadership
Who has led Winston & Strawn, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderFrederick Hampden Winston1
Timeline
- 1853Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.winston.com1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/WinstonStrawnLLP1
- WikipediaWinston & Strawn
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ8026035
Sources
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- 1WikidataWinston & Strawn on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWinston & Strawn on Wikipedia
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