About the Firm4
Based in Southeastern locations, the firm renders services to business and institutional clients for sophisticated transactions, difficult litigation, and complex regulatory matters. Attorneys in this firm are known for their expertise in legal areas such as business, finance, employment, environment, IP, real estate, and trusts. The firm’s lawyers are encouraged to assist the disadvantaged through pro bono legal services. The firm has created the “Diversity Committee” to develop and implement a written “Diversity Action Plan” and to advise the firm on all issues impacting law firm diversity.
Hiring Criteria5, 6
The firm looks for candidates in the top 25% of their classes, along with strong oral and written communication skills.
Attorney Recruiting
The firm hires new attorneys from its summer associate program.
Summer Associate Program
The firm seeks second-year law students for its summer program.
Salary7, 8
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
Kentucky and Indiana
$95,000
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$1,500/week(2Ls), $1,450/week(1Ls)
Nashville, TN
$110,000
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$1,500/week(2Ls)
Atlanta, GA
$120,000
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$1,700/week (2Ls,1Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9, 10
Compensation includes new-associate stipend, objective and discretionary performance-bonus programs, and “early offer” and financial incentives for summer associates meeting academic standards and exhibiting exceptional promise. Other benefits include:
Paid Parking
401(k)
HR-10 Retirement Plan
Group Life Insurance
Long-/Short -Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Un-Reimbursed Medical Expenses & Dependent Care
Medical & Dental Pans
Bar Association Membership
CLE Programs
Health, Dental/Vision, and Group Life Insurance
EAP
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Areas of Practice11
Business & Finance
Business Litigation
Construction
Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy
Employment
Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy
Family Law
Intellectual Property & Technology
Real Estate & Banking
Torts & Insurance Practice
Trusts & Estates Planning
Other Offices12
Firm Location
Address
Alexandria
1199 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 900 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-739-4900 Fax: 703-739-9577
Atlanta
303 Peachtree Street NE 2800 SunTrust Plaza Atlanta, GA 30308 Phone: 404-739-8800 Fax: 404-739-8870
Frankfort
421 West Main Street PO Box 634 Frankfort, KY 40602-0634 Phone: 502-223-3477 Fax: 502-223-4124
Franklin
604 West Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-595-0636 Fax: 615-599-6012
Jeffersonville
323 East Court Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: 812-282-7566 Fax: 812-284-5519
Lexington
250 West Main Street, Suite 2300 Lexington, KY 40507-1758 Phone: 859-226-2300 Fax: 859-253-9144
Nashville
424 Church Street, Suite 1800 Nashville, TN 37219-2376 Phone: 615-244-5200 Fax: 615-782-2371
Washington, DC
1200 G Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-434-8684
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