About the Firm
This is one of the largest law firms in Michigan, with more than 400 attorneys. It has a growing national practice and a long-established statewide practice. The firm provides a broad range of integrated legal services to meet the needs of clients in matters such as bankruptcy, corporate and securities, environmental and regulatory, federal tax and employee benefits, financial institutions and transactions, healthcare, immigration, intellectual property and information technology, international business, labor and employment, litigation, personal services, public law, and real estate. It represents individuals in their personal and business concerns. The firm also represents trusts and estates, publicly traded and multinational companies, many start-ups, and numerous small and medium-sized businesses. The firm also represents nonprofits and tax-exempt institutions such as hospitals, charitable corporations, and professional associations.
Hiring Criteria5, 6
The firm seeks candidates with strong academic records and good communication skills.
Summer Associate Program
The firm generally hires second-year students, although it often hires a limited number of first-year law students also.
Salary7
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Southeast Michigan, Offices (2007)
$100,000
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$1,950/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
The firm offers a $4,000 signing bonus and a $1,000 year-end bonus. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Bar Association Fees
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 Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave -- Two Weeks (First Year), Three Weeks (Second Year), Four Weeks (Third Year)
Malpractice Insurance
Professional Membership Dues
12-Week Maternity/Disability Leave
On-site Paid Parking for Detroit Office
Bar Review/Bar Exam Paid
Comprehensive Wellness/Fitness Program
Areas of Practice9, 10
Bankruptcy
Corporate & Securities
Environmental & Regulatory
Federal Tax & Employee Benefits
Financial Institutions & Transactions
Healthcare
Immigration
Intellectual Property
International Business
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Personal Services
Public Law
Real Estate
Venture & Technology
Industries
Antitrust & Trade Regulation
Appellate
Assisted Living Facilities
Audit Committees
Automotive
Aviation & Transportation
Canadian Law
Capital Markets Lending
Climate Change
Construction Industry
Corporate Discovery Management
Criminal Defense
Energy, Telecommunications, and Public Utilities
Export Controls
Federal Government Contracts
Financial Institutions
Franchise & Distribution
Governmental Entities
Healthcare Industry
Housing
Immigration Services
Information Technology
Insurance
Investment Incentives & Tax Benefits
Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Minority Business
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Outsourcing
Professional Firms
Schools
Securities
Telecommunications
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
Ann Arbor
101 North Main Street, 7th Floor Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734-663-2445 Fax: 734-747-7147
Cambridge
One Broadway, Sixth Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 Phone: 617-679-5200 Fax: 617-679-5222
Chicago
225 W. Washington, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-460-4200 Fax: 312-460-4201
Grand Rapids
99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 1200 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-454-8656 Fax: 616-776-6322
Kalamazoo
444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Phone: 269-381-7030 Fax: 269-382-0244
Lansing
One Michigan Avenue, Suite 900 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517-487-2070 Fax: 517-374-6304
Naples
801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 705 Naples, FL 34108 Phone: 239-596-1975 Fax: 239-596-7231
New York
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1815 New York, NY 10110 Phone: 212-704-4400 Fax: 212-704-4410
Saginaw
4800 Fashion Square Blvd., Suite 120 Saginaw, MI 48604 Phone: 989-791-4646 Fax: 989-791-4633
Troy
840 West Long Lake Road, Suite 200 Troy, MI 48098 Phone: 248-879-2000 Fax: 248-879-2001
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