Latham & Watkins LLP
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Latham & Watkins LLP filed 13 H-1B applications for Lawyers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $245,428. That is 90% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | CA | 6 | $295,000 | $145,760 | +102.4% |
| Lawyers | NY | 2 | $400,000 | $145,760 | +174.4% |
| Lawyers | DC | 2 | $250,000 | $145,760 | +71.5% |
| Financial Managers | CA | 1 | $157,565 | $112,034 | +40.6% |
| Technical Writers | CA | 1 | $155,000 | $80,050 | +93.6% |
| Lawyers | TX | 1 | $215,000 | $145,760 | +47.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Lawyers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Lawyers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | 17 | $319,250 |
| Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP | 13 | $215,000 |
| Goodwin Procter LLP | 11 | $311,250 |
| Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | 11 | $415,000 |
| White & Case LLP | 9 | $220,000 |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | 9 | $238,333 |
| Covington & Burling LLP | 9 | $255,000 |
| SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP | 8 | $281,667 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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