About the Firm5, 6
In more than 60 years of practice, the firm has earned national and international status for its representation of clients before governmental agencies, its successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and its creative and practical advice in guiding business transactions. This law firm -- with offices in the U.S., London, and Brussels -- provides counsel in various practice areas. The firm’s attorneys are known for their expertise in handling complex disputes and resolving difficult regulatory and business problems. This firm is the charter signatory to the Policy Statement Regarding Minority Hiring and Retention of the District of Columbia Conference on Opportunities for Minorities in the Legal Profession, thus it aims to recruit, promote, and retain minorities and create wider prospects for maintaining diversity.
Hiring Criteria7
The firm seeks individuals with good academic records and law review or equivalent writing experience. It also prefers prior work experience and a history of participation in public-interest activities.
Salary8
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Phoenix, AZ (2007)
$125,000
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$2,115/week
Washington, DC (2007)
$160,000
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$2,700/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9, 10
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term, Long-Term, and Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
Group & Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance (For Parents, Grandparents, and In-Laws, in addition to Employee & Spouse)
Paid Parental Leave
Three to Four Weeks of Paid Vacation Annually
401(k) Retirement Plans
10 Paid Holidays Annually
Bar Stipend
Moving Expense Reimbursement
Back-Up Childcare Facility
Onsite Fitness Center, Pilates Instruction, and Discounts to Area Gyms
Onsite Cafeteria (DC)
Onsite Travel Agency
Counseling & Referral Service
Laptop/Blackberry
Judicial Clerkship Bonus
Mentor Program
Emergency Childcare Center
Areas of Practice11
Antitrust & Competition
Corporate, Securities, and Finance
Energy
Environment & Natural Resources
ERISA, Labor, and Employment
Government Affairs & Public Policy
Insurance & Reinsurance
Intellectual Property
International Regulation & Compliance
International Trade
Litigation
Property
Tax
Telecom, Internet, and Media
Transportation
Worldwide Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Industries12
Advanced Materials & Chemicals
Aerospace & Defense
Electronics/Electrical
Energy
Exempt Organizations
Financial Services
Food & Agriculture
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Information Technology/Software
Insurance
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Professional Services Firms
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Other Offices13
Firm Location
Address
Los Angeles
Century City 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: 310-734-3200 Fax: 310-734-3300
Los Angeles
633 West Fifth Street, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: 213-439-9400 Fax: 213-439-9599
New York
750 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1900 New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-506-3900 Fax: 212-506-3950
Phoenix
Collier Center 201 East Washington Street, 16th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-257-5200 Fax: 602-257-5299
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