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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Main Office: 1 Federal Place, 1819 Fifth Ave. N. | Birmingham | AL | 35203
Phone: 205-521-8000 | Fax: 205-521-8800

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Reviews view all

Reviewed on June 16, 2023
Former Employee

5.Current EmployeeGreatAssociate in Nashville, TNRecommendProsGood work, fast paced, learning a lot.ConsCan't think of any bad things

Former Employee

2022

Full time

Reviewed on December 29, 2017
Former Employee

Improve pay structure to reward staff based on annual reviews (instead of 2% or 3% firm wide pay increases regardless of performance ratings). Also, promote qualified candidates from within instead of offering higher paying advancement opportunities to new hires. Finally, do something to discourage the petty staff reporting to HR for non-infractions (e.g., sit both the reporter/reported down to “clear the air” regarding any underlying interoffice issues to end the nonconsequential reporting).

Although one of the better paying firms with great benefits and multiple on-site Tech CLEs for staff (BARW University), there is a very distinct "us" v. "them" class structure between the attorneys/staff (even having a designated "Attorneys Only" on-site lunchroom). There is a distinct 1% v. 99% subculture with the attorneys treating staff much like the cleaning crew (and even with extremely favorable annual reviews, the pay raises barely kept up with COLA increases). Although I got along extremely well with my attorneys (they treated me more like a Jr. Associate rather than a "minion"), my co-workers were backbiting gossip hounds who would run to HR if I wore white shoes after Labor Day! I think there must have been a secret reward for snitching since I'd get a call from HR at least once a month when a crabby co-worker was having a bad day. Pros: Top of the line office equipment/legal software, on-site CLEs for all software licensed by the firm, and higher-end salary based on the market average.

Class structure and cliquish work-environment that breeds staff-on-staff resentment. And no matter how fast you work, you will still be days behind your attorneys (but if you're lucky like I was, your assigned attorneys work well with one another).

Former Employee

2017

Full time

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Overview

Experience the Thrill of Legal Excellence at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a regional law firm with a global perspective, offering an exciting and dynamic environment for attorneys and staff. With nearly 500 attorneys, the firm serves a diverse range of clients, including emerging businesses, established regional and international companies, and individuals.

What sets Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP apart is its commitment to providing innovative legal services that reflect a deep understanding of clients' business realities. This dedication to excellence has earned the firm a reputation as one of the largest and most respected firms in the Southeast.

With strategically located offices in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has an extensive geographic reach. This allows the firm to serve clients on a regional, national, and international basis, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a global perspective.

One of the firm's key strengths is its ability to serve as national coordinating counsel, regional counsel, and statewide counsel for clients in various industries. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP boasts an impressive client roster, including major construction companies in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, multinational pharmaceutical companies in Germany, New York, and California, major insurance and financial clients throughout the country, and national tire manufacturers in Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia.

For attorneys and staff, working at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP offers a multitude of benefits. Firstly, the firm provides a supportive and collaborative work environment, fostering professional growth and development. Attorneys have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in the industry, gaining invaluable experience and mentorship.

Additionally, the firm offers a competitive compensation package, recognizing the hard work and dedication of its employees. This includes a generous salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for bonuses and advancement.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP also values work-life balance, understanding the importance of personal well-being. The firm promotes a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing attorneys and staff to excel both professionally and personally.

Furthermore, the firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing the strength that comes from a diverse workforce. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP actively promotes diversity initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone's unique perspectives are valued and respected.

In terms of professional development, the firm offers extensive training and continuing education opportunities. Attorneys have access to cutting-edge resources and technology, enabling them to stay at the forefront of their respective fields.

Joining Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP means becoming part of a prestigious and forward-thinking firm that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Attorneys and staff have the chance to work on high-profile cases and complex legal matters, making a real impact in the legal world.

In conclusion, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP offers an exciting and rewarding career path for attorneys and staff. With its regional presence and global perspective, the firm provides a unique opportunity to work with diverse clients and tackle complex legal challenges. From its supportive work environment to its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a firm that truly values its employees and their contributions.


Practice Areas

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.

Hiring Criteria

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.

Although we expect academic excellence, that is not our sole criterion. We seek lawyers who are well-rounded, energetic, creative, and dedicated to the practice of law.

Pro bono

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, both as a firm and through our individual lawyers, has a long and distinguished history of involvement in, and strong commitment to, the communities where our lawyers live and practice. Our commitment to civic, charitable and community service is of vital importance to our firm and its attorneys and staff.

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Awards and Recognitions Write a review

ABA Business Law Section Honors Bradley Arant Partner Scott E. Ludwig With 2010 Section Chair's Award

Andy Murray Named 2014 "Leading Lawyer" by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor

BABC Attorney Ann T. Taylor Named BBVLP Volunteer Attorney of the Year

BABC Finalist in 2013 Nonprofit Awards Program

BABC Partner Scott Burnett Smith Speaking at DRI's 2011 Annual Meeting

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Again Garners High Rankings in Annual Chambers USA

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Attorney Michael J. Bentley Named Young Attorney of the Year by Mississippi College School of Law

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Attorney Wendy Mullins Judges Fourth Annual New Venture Challenge

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Attorneys Richard F. Warren and Chloe Truslow Shafer

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Attorneys Richard F. Warren and Chloe Truslow Shafer Named NAIOP Award Finalists for 2011

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Awarded First Place for Holiday Card in Legal Marketing Association's 2014 Your Honor Awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Awards Annual Diversity Scholarships to Four Deserving Law Students in 2014

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Awards Diversity Scholarship to Vanderbilt Law Student TaCara Harris

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Awards Diversity Scholarships to Vanderbilt and University of Alabama Law Students

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Awards Four 2013-14 Diversity Scholarships

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Congratulates Bruce Ely On Receiving Prestigious Paul H. Frankel Award from NYU

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Counsel Kate Margolis Receives Capital Area Bar Association's "Outstanding Service Award

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Donates Fee Award from Pro Bono Case to Children's Charities in Mississippi

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Helps Secure Reversal of $103 Million Malpractice Award

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Named "Firm of the Year" for Alabama and Mississippi in 2013 U.S. Benchmark Annual Awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Partner Dylan Black Receives ABA Outstanding Subcommittee Chair Award

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Partner E. Todd Presnell Receives 2012 Richard H. Krochock Award from Defense Research Institute

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Ranked in Nashville Business Journal's 2014 Corporate Giving Awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Receives 2011 Chevron Law Firm Diversity Recognition Award

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Receives 2014 Leadership Award from Nashville Bar Association Diversity Committee

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Receives Birmingham Business Alliance's "Small Business Champion of the Year" Award

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Receives Corporate Giving Award from Nashville Business Journal

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Receives Top Honors at Inaugural Benchmark Litigation Awards South

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Diversity Write a review

Diversity and equality are essential to the support of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings' core values, business strategies, professional behavior, and to our relationships with clients and the communities in which we work and live.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a limited liability partnership in which minorities and women hold ownership interests. The firm's partners set high expectations and empower individuals within the firm - and always have. We have a strong nondiscrimination hiring policy and actively recruit qualified women and minority candidates. We hire applicants without regard to age, ancestry, gender, color, national origin, disability, place of birth, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any legally protected status. Our culture is one in which the unique talents and perspectives of attorneys and employees are understood, valued, and leveraged.

Summer associate program

Our summer associates are asked to perform real and substantive work that is important to our clients. We encourage each summer associate to work with as many different attorneys and in as many different practice areas as possible. One of the great advantages of our summer program is that the summer associates are allowed to choose their own work assignments from the work projects assembled together from the entire Firm. Our summer associates can take projects from several different practice areas or concentrate on one or two practice areas. They are not rotated through practice groups or forced to choose a practice area. In order to show our summer associates what it is like to practice law at our Firm, we include our summer associates in our trials, depositions, closings, negotiations, and client conferences.

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