Ledgewood

Advice to law firm management:

Try to foster a more caring and family atmosphere amongst all the employees. People working in harmony do much better work and the office as well as the clients would benefit.

Pros:

Lawyer here get exposed to many different facets of corporate law like finance, securities, real estate and tax law. There is a good variety of work to learn from and some lawyers are really helpful.

Cons:

A couple of the more experienced lawyers can be sort of cold toward the new people and associates. They don't really seem very welcoming and open toward everyone.

Advice to law firm management:

Provide more opportunities for growth and increase the pay.

Pros:

Technology is up to date. The staff is effective and efficient. Leadership is high at the firm. You will form great relationships here.

Cons:

There is not always a clear path for growth. The pay isn't that great.

Advice to law firm management:

Continue to make clear the expectations you have of associates so that everyone is working under the same guidance and approach.

Pros:

The firm holds itself out as a place where work-life balance is important and that actually turns out to be the case. No face time is required and there is no stress to bill large amount of hours, yet the compensation is extremely fair and, in fact, generous.

Cons:

Being a small law firm, the firm only offers certain services. As a result, a fair amount of work is sent to other law firms and, when working on deals, you may need to coordinate with other co-counsel.

Advice to law firm management:

Maintain the small size and continue hiring great people. Keep doing what you are doing and everyone will stay happy.

Pros:

The people at Ledgewood are great to work with and are all highly talented -- no weak links. The small size means that everyone is crucial to the success of a deal and to the firm itself. The work-life balance is terrific.

Cons:

The small size and limited scope means that certain types of work can't be done in house (e.g., no litigation department).

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