Baker McKenzie

Pros:

5.Current Employee, more than 5 yearsA great company to be a part ofIT Manager in Chicago, ILRecommendProsVery good benefits, flexible work arrangements, authentic efforts and progress with inclusion diversity and equity. Well hedged through presence in many countries and expertise in many practices.ConsAs with many companies, we are all anticipating an impact because of the risks of recession.Advice to ManagementKeep on working in having equity between business professionals and lawyers. The former should not feel like second-class citizens.

Advice to law firm management:

Concentrate on career development of associates.

Pros:

It is indeed a very good law firm! It has offices all over the world! If you want international exposure, this can be a GREAT PLACE!

Cons:

Not the best, but the biggest firm. In Washington, much of it can be a regulatory practice, and Washington is the regulatory capital of the world! Some other areas may suffer.

Partners to Avoid and Why:

Just REALLY interview THEM and see why they may want you. Regulatory practice and international client base is truly top notch, but are they interviewing you for litigation? What cases and clients in litigation do they current have? Will the current active matters last a long time? Every firm would like you to somehow generate new work yourself, but will the current work keep you going for at least two or three more years?

Favorite Things About this Firm:

Friendliness, location, commitment to success, chance to say you work in the biggest law firm in the world!

Length of Employment:

Less than a year

Advice to law firm management:

Keep up the good work.

Pros:

Partners and associates are very nice, patient and always have time to answer a question.

Cons:

I really have enjoyed my experience there. For me, nothing is wrong with the firm.

Partners to Avoid and Why:

Everybody was nice to me.

Favorite Things About this Firm:

Library, gym and cafeteria.

Career Opportunities:

Compensation & Benefits:

Work/Life Balance:

Senior Management:

Culture & Values:

Length of Employment:

Less than a year

Advice to law firm management:

Fire Jon Alumbaugh, do you as a law Firm care about information security? Firm is nice otherwise. Culture is great and people are nice. Fire Jon Alumbaugh, do you as a law Firm care about information security?

Pros:

Culture is great and people are nice. Fire Jon Alumbaugh, do you as a law Firm care about information security?

Cons:

Jon Alumbaugh, manager of Global Information security. Do not do business with this Firm if he is still employed there. There were frequent information security breaches due to his incompetence.

Partners to Avoid and Why:

Culture is great and people are nice. Fire Jon Alumbaugh, do you as a law Firm care about information security?

Favorite Things About this Firm:

Culture is great and the international nature of it. Fire Jon Alumbaugh, do you as a law Firm care about information security?

Advice to law firm management:

Ask a lot of questions and be prepared to take your work home with you for the first month or so.

Pros:

Everyone here at Baker & McKenzie is super helpful and willing to do anything to help you succeed. Treats me like family.

Cons:

The scheduling can be hectic to deal with at times but it's certainly worth putting the time in.

Advice to law firm management:

Treat your workers more like equals and less like monetary goals.

Pros:

Most of the staff are friendly and supportive. You will build your network here. The environment is professional. Management is competent.

Cons:

The large size can be overwhelming to those who prefer a smaller sized firm. All they care about money and pleasure.

Advice to law firm management:

Advice of the Firm: Chance to work with great co-workers, service high profile companies and individuals, and gain excellent experience one of the highest grossing firms in the world.

Pros:

Trade in Your Social Life for a Great Working Environment

Cons:

The long hours at this firm are dispiriting, especially if you're like me and are hoping to have a social life outside of working at the firm. The senior management may need a spring cleaning and refocus their role and involvement in the rest of the staff's work.