About the Firm
This full-service law firm, with more than 1,000 lawyers and 18 offices around the world, is distinguished by its unsurpassed expertise in finance and financial services, life sciences, and technology; legendary litigation skills; and an unrivaled presence in Asia. The firm’s attorneys are known for their superior knowledge of intellectual property and corporate finance, having lent a hand in some notable IPOs and mergers and acquisitions. Founded more than 125 years ago, this is now one of the largest firms in California.
Hiring Criteria4
The firm looks for individuals with sound academic records along with participation in extracurricular activities.
Attorney Recruiting
New associates are generally recruited through the firm’s summer associate program. The firm also invites applications from judicial clerks and third-year law students as well as joint-degree and LL.M. students.
Summer Associate Program
The firm looks for second-year students, though first-years can also apply.
Salary5
Firm location
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2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
U.S. Offices (2007)
$160,000
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$3,080/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation6, 7
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Benefits
Domestic-Partner Coverage
Employee-Assistance Program
Flexible Work Arrangements Subject to Firm Policies and Practice-Area Needs
401(k) Plan
Pre-Tax Dependent Care and Healthcare Accounts
Insurance Plan Including Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Care,
Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Workers’ Compensation, COBRA, and Short and
Long-Term Disability Plans
Charitable Matching Contribution Program
Bar Exam Reimbursement and/or Stipend
Judicial Clerkship Bonuses
Judicial Clerk Bar Bonus
Continuing Legal-Education Programs
Matching Law School Contributions (up to $200 per Attorney per Year)
Parental Leave/Family-Care Leave Policy
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Areas of Practice8
Antitrust & Competition Law
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Capital Markets
Cleantech
Communications & Media Law
Corporate
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employment & Labor
Energy Law
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law
Financial Services Law
Financial Transactions
Government Contracts
Intellectual Property
International
Investment Management
Land Use & Natural Resource Law
Life Sciences
Litigation
Outsourcing
Privacy & Data Security
Real Estate
Securities Litigation, Enforcement, and White-Collar Defense
Tax
Technology Transactions
Industries
Advanced Materials & Chemicals
Communications Services & Technology
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Construction & Development
Consumer Products
Education
Energy & Natural Resources
Entertainment
Financial Institutions
Government & Public Agencies
Investment Management
Life Sciences
Media
Nanotechnology
Professional Services
Retail
Semiconductors
Transportation
Wine
Other Offices9
Firm Location
Address
Denver
5200 Republic Plaza 370 17th Street Denver, CO 80202-5638 Phone: 303-592-1500 Fax: 303-592-1510
Los Angeles
555 West Fifth Street, Suite 3500 Los Angeles, CA 90013-1024 Phone: 213-892-5200 Fax: 213-892-5454
New York
1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104-0050 Phone: 212-468-8000 Fax: 212-468-7900
McLean
North Virginia 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 Phone: 703-760-7700 Fax: 703-760-7777
Irvine
Orange County - 19900 MacArthur Boulevard, 12th Floor Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: 949-251-7500 Fax: 949-251-0900
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