About the Firm
This law firm was founded at the turn of the 20th century and has grown to become one of the largest and oldest law firms in its region today. Its practice runs the gamut of commercial law, providing services to clients in diverse industries including aviation, energy, nonprofit, and healthcare. From broad areas such as commercial real estate and litigation to more focused specialties such as ERISA and franchising, the lawyers at the firm work in departments of all sizes and disciplines, including product liability, finance, aviation, and labor and employment. At this law firm, one can learn to maximize effective representation and minimize the time of response in a practical, problem-solving environment. The firm represents clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local individuals.
Hiring Criteria5-7
The firm prefers candidates from the top 10% of their classes and with law-review experience.
Attorney Recruiting
The firm seeks candidates with strong academic credentials, work experience, and good interpersonal skills. The summer associate program is the main source for hiring new associates.
Summer Associate Program
The firm generally hires second-year students, but first-year students can also apply.
Salary8, 9
Firm location
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2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
Oklahoma City, OK (2007)
$90,000
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$1,500/week (2(1Ls) $1,250/week (1Ls)
All Other Offices
$105,000
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$1,500/week (2(1Ls) $1,250/week (1Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation10, 11
Associates are compensated on a salary basis and are paid twice a month. Associates who exceed the minimum expectations in accordance with the firm’s bonus policy are eligible for annual performance bonuses. All dues, including section fees, are paid for the Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Cleveland County Bar Associations and for the American Bar Association. The firm also pays all bar examination expenses and will pay for one comprehensive bar review course for new Associates. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan w/Employer Contribution
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Employee-Assistance Program
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Health Club Membership
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Medical Spending Account
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Professional-Liability Insurance
Profit Sharing
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Areas of Practice12
Business
Administrative & Regulatory Practice
Antitrust
Aviation/Aircraft
Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate & Securities
Construction Industry
Employee Benefits & ERISA
Environmental
Financial Institutions & Finance
Franchising & Distribution
Healthcare
Hospitality Industry, Entertainment, and Gaming
Indian Law & Gaming
Insurance
Intellectual Property & Technology
Non-Profit/Charitable Foundations
Public Finance
Taxation
Trusts & Estates
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate Practice
Election & Campaign Finance
Employee Benefits & ERISA
Healthcare Litigation
Initiative Petition
Intellectual Property & Technology
Labor & Employment
Litigation & Trial Practice
Product Liability
White-Collar Crime
Energy and Natural Resources13
Energy & Natural Resources
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Other Offices14, 15
Firm Location
Address
Norman
The HiPoint Office Building 2500 South McGee Avenue, Suite 140 Norman, OK 73072 Phone: 405-321-7317 Fax: 405-360-4002
Tulsa
500 Kennedy Building 321 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103 Phone: 918-592-9800 Fax: 918-592-9801
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