Knobbe Martens

From the day our firm was founded, we have been committed to creating and fostering a dynamic, diverse workplace. It's a commitment that has yielded real and meaningful results. Today we are one of the top 10 most diverse firms in the nation, in the top 10 for the highest percentage of minority partners, and among the top 25 for the highest percentage of minority attorneys in the U.S.-a unique record among law firms our size.

We promote diversity through active outreach and recruitment, as well as through internal programs that ensure the needs and goals of all our diverse employees are recognized and valued. Our Diversity Committee includes members from a broad spectrum of attorneys reflective of our diverse workforce. Our attorneys have diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and combined, speak over 23 foreign languages from Portuguese to Punjabi.

The Diversity Committee is tasked with implementing programs that create a wide range of professional opportunities, while maintaining the work/life balance we find essential to building an energized, well-rounded firm.

A realistic, annual billing quota means our attorneys and staff have time to devote to their families or other personal interests-without impacting their career goals. Indeed, we promote female attorneys to equity partnership at a much higher rate than other large firms. And we ensure the needs of our minority employees are met as well, through comprehensive networking and training.

Our commitment to diversity is at the very core of our firm-making us open to new ideas, eager to take on new challenges, and always ready with new solutions.

As a Knobbe Martens Summer Associate, you'll contribute to one of the world's leading IP law firms. And we're not talking about just doing research and writing memos. You'll be on the front lines-growing, advancing, and being part of a world-class team.

We pack a lifetime of learning into ten short weeks. You'll have the opportunity to take on a wide variety of assignments ranging from patent prosecution to licensing to litigation. You'll also attend client meetings and hearings when possible, and participate in professional activities designed to give you real-world experience. All under the guidance of a Partner Mentor and Host Associate.

Our Training Program is both deep and diverse. We offer classes in numerous facets of IP law including Patents, Trademarks, Litigation & Brief Writing, Legal Research, and License Agreements. And when class is out, you'll have a chance to get together with the Knobbe Martens family in a series of casual, off-site events such as baseball games, a surf camp, and even a day at Disneyland.

Not surprisingly, a majority of our full-time associates are graduates of our Summer Associate program. They've seen what it's like to belong here. And what a difference they can make here.