About the Firm
Ice Miller is a full-service firm in Washington, DC, with additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast. The firm has more than 250 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: bond/municipal finance, business, labor, litigation, or real estate. They are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas.
Hiring Criteria5, 6
The firm looks into each candidate’s personal achievements, both academically and professionally. Prior work experience and special skills adds to the individual’s advantage.
Summer Associate Program
The firm recruits outstanding first- and second-year law students from different law schools for its
Salary7, 8
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Summer Associate*
All Offices (2007)
$90,000
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$1,700/week (1Ls) $2,000/week (2(1Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9, 10
Compensation includes a $5,000 stipend for the bar exam fees and associates are eligible for a yearend bonus. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Bar Association Fees
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-/Short-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Relocation Expenses
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Pre-Tax Parking Program
Areas of Practice11
Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor Disputes
Buy/Sell Transactions
Corporate & Business Services
Employee Benefits
Employee Relations, Employment, and Labor
Entrepreneurial Company Services
Financing Strategies
General Legal Matters
Intellectual Property
International Legal Services
Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Municipal & Government Services
Personal Services, Trusts, and Estates
Public Affairs
Real Estate Services
Risk Avoidance & Management
Industries
Banking
Church Benefit Plans
Colleges & Universities
Collegiate Sports & NCAA Compliance
Healthcare
Insurance
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Media/Communications
Natural Resources (Mining)
Nonprofit
Pari-Mutuel & Gaming
Private Equity & Venture Services
Public Sector/Government Employee-Benefit Plans
Sports & Entertainment
Technology
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Utility Regulation
Other Offices12
Firm Location
Address
Chicago
200 W. Madison Street, Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60606-3417 Phone: 312-726-1567 Fax: 312-726-7102
Lisle
DuPage County, IL 2300 Cabot Drive, Suite 455 Lisle, IL 60532 Phone: 630-955-0555 Fax: 630-955-0662
Washington, DC
1325 G Street NW, Suite 1025 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-824-8660 Fax: 202-824-8661
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