Arent Fox LLP
Arent Fox LLP is a vibrant, deep-rooted law firm providing service to clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations, f...
ArentFox Schiff LLP
Main Office: 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 6600 | Chicago | IL | 60606-6473
Phone: 312-258-5500 | Fax: 312-258-5600
Year of establishment
1942
Number of partners
333
Number of offices
5
Partner to associate ratio
1.70
Biggest office
Chicago
Percentage of women attorneys
36.40
Number of attorneys
647
Percentage of minority attorneys
20.90
Number of associates
192
Percentage of LGBT attorneys
3.00
ArentFox Schiff LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
I would recommend that a personal communications or social connection course be offered to long time employees. It never hurts to be refreshed in communications especially when age difference can be a barrier.
Pros:
An excellent law firm that services many areas in law. Very willing to provide needed training at no charge to employees. Personally, I like that they treat everyone there as family, they have many gatherings and social events that involve not only the employees but their families as well. Out of others places I have worked Arent Fox is by far the most welcoming.
Cons:
Those who have been there for sometime seem to have a little harder time accepting new employees. It takes awhile to feel like you fit in and for the older staff to help and guide you.
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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Reviewed on May 19, 2024
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Current or former employee?:
Former Employee
Last Year at Employer:
2013
Job type:
Freelance
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Discover the Excitement of ArentFox Schiff LLP: Where Law and Business Converge In the fast-paced world of law, finding a firm that offers both professional growth and a stimulating work environment can be a challenge. However, ArentFox Schiff LLP has managed to strike the perfect balance, making it an exciting place for attorneys and staff alike. With its internationally recognized reputation and multidisciplinary approach, this firm offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career. ArentFox Schiff LLP is a powerhouse in the legal industry, renowned for its expertise in core industries where business and the law intersect. With over 430 lawyers and professionals, the firm has built a global reputation for providing strategic legal counsel and multidisciplinary solutions to a diverse roster of clients, including corporations, governments, and trade associations. What sets ArentFox Schiff LLP apart from other firms is its commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Attorneys and staff at this firm are encouraged to work together, leveraging their collective knowledge and expertise to deliver exceptional results for clients. The firm's multidisciplinary approach allows professionals from various practice areas to collaborate seamlessly, creating a vibrant and stimulating work atmosphere. For attorneys, joining ArentFox Schiff LLP means gaining access to a wealth of resources and opportunities for professional growth. The firm's extensive network of clients provides attorneys with exposure to high-profile cases and complex legal matters, allowing them to develop their skills and broaden their expertise. Additionally, the firm's commitment to continuing education ensures that attorneys stay at the forefront of legal developments, enabling them to provide the best possible counsel to their clients. Staff members at ArentFox Schiff LLP also benefit from the firm's dedication to professional development. The firm recognizes the importance of investing in its staff, offering a range of training programs and opportunities for advancement. Whether you are a paralegal, legal assistant, or administrative professional, ArentFox Schiff LLP provides the support and resources you need to thrive in your career. In addition to professional growth, ArentFox Schiff LLP offers a host of benefits that make it an attractive place to work. The firm values work-life balance and understands the importance of personal well-being. Flexible work arrangements, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and generous vacation policies are just a few of the perks that employees enjoy. Furthermore, the firm fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all individuals feel valued and respected. Beyond the professional and personal benefits, ArentFox Schiff LLP is known for its vibrant and engaging work culture. The firm organizes regular social events and activities, creating opportunities for attorneys and staff to connect and build relationships outside of work. This sense of camaraderie and community fosters a positive and supportive work environment, where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. In conclusion, ArentFox Schiff LLP offers attorneys and staff an exciting and fulfilling career opportunity. With its international reputation, multidisciplinary approach, and commitment to professional growth, this firm provides a platform for individuals to excel in their respective fields. Whether you are an attorney seeking challenging legal work or a staff member looking for a supportive and inclusive work environment, ArentFox Schiff LLP is the place to be. Join this dynamic firm and embark on a journey of professional and personal growth like no other.
Practice Areas
ArentFox Schiff LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Acquirers & Investors In Distressed And Bankrupt Companies
- Acquisitions & Dispositions
- Advertising
- Advocacy - Federal
- Advocacy - State & Local
- Agency & Legislative Policy Advocacy
- Alternative Risk Transfer
- Annual Pro Bono Report
- Bankruptcy & Strategic Litigation
- Banks & Other Financial Institutions
- Bond & Tax-Exempt
- Brand License & Franchise Transactions
- Broadcast Communications False Advertising And Libel
- Business & Manufacturing
- Business Advisory Services & Ownership Transition Planning
- Canada-Us Cross Border Business Affairs
- Capital Markets
- Catastrophe Management
- Certification Accreditation & Licensure
- Chemical & Product Regulation
- Class Actions
- Clinical Trials Research & Irbs
- Collapse & Structural Failure
- Committees Of Unsecured Creditors
- Community
- Compliance Counseling
- Compliance Program Development & Counseling
- Congressional Investigations Internal Audits Corporate Responsibility And White Collar Prosecutions
- Construction
- Construction Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Consumer Data
- Consumer Privacy & Telemarketing
- Contract Drafting & Negotiating
- Contract Administration
- Contract Negotiations
- Coppa & Glb
- Copyright
- Corporate & Securities
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Governance & Securities Regulation
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Corporate Tax
- Cosmetics & Otc Drug Products
- Counseling & Compliance
- Counseling On Technological Issues
- Creating And Operating A Political Committee
- Customs
- Import Compliance
- Data Breach
- Debtors & Troubled & Distressed Companies
- Development
- Distressed Assets
- Distressed Real Estate
- E-Commerce
- Educational Facilities
- Election Rules For Referenda Ballot Access Voting And Recounts
- Employment Litigation
- Energy Facilities
- Environmental Litigation
- Equipment Manufacturers
- Equity And Joint Ventures
- Erisa
- Erisa Litigation
- Erisa Transactional
- Executive Compensation
- Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
- False Claims Act & Related Litigation
- Fcpa
- Fec Campaign Finance Compliance
- Federal Contractors
- Labor Standards & Affirmative Action
- Fifth Amendment Takings & Eminent Domain
- Finance
- Food & Dietary Supplements
- Fraud & Abuse Compliance
- Global Trade Policy
- Government Civil & Criminal Enforcement
- Government Contracts
- Government Investigations & Litigation
- Government Investigations Search Warrants & Subpoenas
- Government Relations
- Governmental Facilities
- Green Advertising
- Green Building & Sustainability
- Green Buildings
- Hatch-Waxman Litigation
- Health Care
- Health Care Finance
- Health Care Investigations
- Hipaa
- Health Privacy & Security
- Home Health Care
- Hospices And Palliative Care
- Hospitals And Health Systems
- Housing
- Immigration
- Indenture Trustees Agents & Corporate Trust Services
- Innovation In Fundraising
- Insurance Coverage Issues
- Intellectual Property
- International Anti-Corruption & Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- International Tax
- International Trade Litigation
- International Transactions
- Joint Ventures Strategic Alliances & Commercial Distribution
- Labor & Employment
- Labor Management Relations
- Land Use
- Leadership
- Leasing
- Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
- Life & Health
- Litigating Your Rights
- Litigation
- Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Litigation & Investigations
- Litigation Coverage & Insurance Commercial Disputes
- Lobbying Compliance Conflicts Of Interest Regulation Of Foreign Interaction
- Medical Devices
- Medical Staff Credentialing & Peer Review Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Mergers Acquisitions & Collaborations
- Mobile
- Mobile Marketing
- Municipal Bond Recovery
- Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Nonprofit Financings
- Nonprofit Infrastructure
- Project Finance
- Nonprofits In Politics
- Occupational Safety & Health
- Osha Inspections
- Patent
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Transactional
- Patient Safety Organizations
- Payer Disputes & Reimbursement
- Payment Processing Electronic Fund Transfers & Mobile Payments
- Pharmaceutical & Device Compliance
- Pharmaceuticals & Biologics
- Political Activity & Election Law
- Politics For Individuals And Donors
- Post Petition Exit & Rescue Financing
- Post-Grant Proceedings
- Prepaid & Stored Value Cards
- Prescription Drug Pricing & Government Price Reporting
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Privacy & Security - Us & Abroad
- Private Antitrust Litigation
- Private Capital & Investment Funds
- Product Coverage & Payment
- Product Fulfillment
- Product Placement & Distribution
- Product-Related Litigation & Counseling
- Promotions Sweepstakes & Contests
- Public & Private Funds
- Public Accommodations
- Fair Housing
- Public Safety Homeland Security & Defense
- Publicity Rights
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Finance - Borrowers
- Real Estate Finance - Lenders
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate Tax
- Regulations Laws & Standards
- Regulatory & Transactional Work
- Reinsurance
- Reporting & Recalls Counseling
- Rulemaking
- Section 337 Itc Litigation
- Securities Enforcement & Litigation
- Service
- Social Media
- Tax
- Tax Controversy
- Technology & Media Transactions
- Telecommunications
- Telecommunications & Technology Agreements
- Telemarketing & Other Direct Marketing
- Telemedicine & E-Health
- Trade Associations
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark
- Trademark Litigation
- Transactions & Regulatory Due Diligence
- Trial Appellate & Agency Adjudications
- Troubled Projects
- Trust & Estate Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- User-Generated Content
- Wholesaler & Pharmacy Benefits Compliance
- Advertising Promotions & Data Security
- Antitrust & Competition Law
- Appellate
- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Communications Technology & Mobile
- Complex Litigation
- Consumer Product Safety
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Environmental
- Estates & Trusts
- Fda Practice
- Government Contractor Services
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- International Trade
- Municipal & Project Finance
- Osha
- Political Law
- Pro Bono
- Real Estate
- White Collar & Investigations
Hiring Criteria
ArentFox Schiff LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
The firm seeks bright, talented students from diverse law schools across the country. Students with excellent academic records and who are among the top in their classes are preferred. Candidates for summer associate positions must be attending an ABA-accredited law school in the United States In addition the student must possess strong communication skills that include excellent verbal and written skills. Leadership experiences are also considered, along with journal and moot court involvement. Candidates must demonstrate a strong desire to excel in a large law firm environment.
The firm believes that drawing and retaining quality talent is what makes the firm successful. The firm offers a competitive salary and rewards contributions to its clients. The firm's compensation package is divided into two parts: base salary and bonus. Yearly salary increments and bonus distribution are based on individual performance, growth and development. Associates are also eligible for productivity, cash and merit bonuses. Judicial clerks and incoming first-year associates who have passed the patent bar prior to joining the firm earn a signing bonus.
The online application process is the firm's preferred method for receiving employment applications.
Arent Fox LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to further diversifying its workforce. We welcome qualified applicants from all races, sexes, national origins and other groups protected by law.
Pro bono
Arent Fox's commitment to pro bono is a value that is a legacy that dates from the firms founding 70 years ago. Its founding fathers believed that community service and pro bono public interest work were integral parts of the practice of law and ensured that the poor and needy have access to justice was a firm priority.
The firm encourages it lawyers to source pro bono work in their work areas and actively involve themselves in it. More than three-fourths of the firm's do pro bono work each year, and last year, each lawyer averaged more than 45 hours of pro bono work, together, the firm contributed nearly 18,000 pro bono hours. The firm allows each associate to receive credit for at least 150 hours of pro bono work per year. After 150 hours, associates can receive additional billable credit for pro bono matters.
The firm has contributed its legal muscle to matters as varied as death penalty cases, a class action case against the Department of Agriculture on behalf of women farmers, court cases on behalf of women's groups on domestic violence and privacy issues, and immigrant rights cases, and providing legal assistance to veterans in need.
The firm's pro bono efforts have not gone unrecognized and they have won a number of awards for their efforts, among them Pro Bono Attorney of the year, one of the Top 25 Law Firms by Pro Bono hours and a host of other awards.
In addition each week lawyers and staff prepare and serve meals for the homeless from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m. For more than a decade, Arent Fox has sponsored quarterly in-house blood drives for the American Red Cross.
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Notable cases
- November 13, 2012: Arent Fox LLP has once again been named one of the country's "50 Best Law Firms for Women" by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers.
- November 1, 2012: Twenty Arent Fox practice areas have been recognized in the 2013 "Best Law Firms" rankings that are published annually by U.S. News & World Report.
- Arent Fox LLP Litigation partner Stephen G. Larson will be honored by the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association with the 2012-2013 Jennifer Brooks Lawyer-of-the-Year Award in recognition of his outstanding professionalism during a 23-year legal career.
- Forty-six Arent Fox attorneys were included in the 2012 edition of "Top Rated Lawyers" by The American Lawyer magazine and Martindale-Hubbell. The recognized lawyers represent 19 areas of the law, reflecting the breadth of Arent Fox's legal talent in key industries.
- August 27, 2012: 34 lawyers Arent Fox were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®2013. The firm is represented by this prestigious publication across 27 practice areas and includes all three offices.
- August 1, 2012: Arent Fox's Deborah S. Froling assumed office as President-Elect of the National Association of Women Lawyers.
- June 26, 2012: The 2012 edition of Legal 500 US has recognized 37 of the firm's attorneys and 11 different legal areas, selecting them for inclusion among the prestigious legal guide's top rankings.
- Arent Fox's Intellectual Property practice, including patent, copyright, and trademark, has won the 2012 Chambers USA Award for Excellence in Client Service.
- June 11, 2012: The 2012 edition of Chambers USA has recognized 28 of the firm's attorneys and 12 different practices areas, selecting them for inclusion among the prestigious legal guide's top rankings.
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The firm seeks bright, talented students from diverse law schools across the country. Students with excellent academic records and who are among the top in their classes are preferred. Candidates for summer associate positions must be attending an ABA-accredited law school in the United States In addition the student must possess strong communication skills that include excellent verbal and written skills. Leadership experiences are also considered, along with journal and moot court involvement. Candidates must demonstrate a strong desire to excel in a large law firm environment.
The firm believes that drawing and retaining quality talent is what makes the firm successful. The firm offers a competitive salary and rewards contributions to its clients. The firm's compensation package is divided into two parts: base salary and bonus. Yearly salary increments and bonus distribution are based on individual performance, growth and development. Associates are also eligible for productivity, cash and merit bonuses. Judicial clerks and incoming first-year associates who have passed the patent bar prior to joining the firm earn a signing bonus.
The online application process is the firm's preferred method for receiving employment applications.
Arent Fox LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to further diversifying its workforce. We welcome qualified applicants from all races, sexes, national origins and other groups protected by law.
Diversity Write a review
The Arent Fox Summer Program is its primary source for recruiting entry-level associates hence the firm attaches considerable importance to it. The program is designed in a manner to ensure that the students perform legal work that is as close to the real experience as possible and apprises them of the working ethos of the firm.
The students also receive widespread training and appropriate feedbacks that help them to abet their strengths and addresses their weaknesses. Social events provide ample opportunities to socialize with the attorneys and get to them know them on a personal level. The student's summer experience is geared to provide the summer associates with as realistic a view of the life at Arent Fox as possible.
Mid-level associates called monitors direct summer associates' workflow. Students are given assignments, as far as possible, in their stated areas of preference by the monitors, who assign the projects after consultations with the firm's lawyers. Summer associates participate in a legal writing clinic and a two-day deposition workshop. The firm asks its lawyers to involve summer associates in "live" projects such as negotiations, depositions, hearings or closings.
Social events are held in a casual relaxed atmosphere and include concerts, cooking classes, sailing trip, sporting events and wine-tastings.
Diversity at Arent Fox is just not merely rhetoric. It walks it talk. The firm says that for them diversity is not a matter of choice but an imperative. Diversity at the firm is not restricted to their policy manuals, it embodies itself in its people, it is something tangible and real.
The firm's workplace is inhabited by people with many different cultural, ethnic, religious, racial, social and geographical backgrounds. At Arent Fox they cannot conceive any other sort of workplace. The firm says that when talent and competence is the only criteria, diversity takes care of itself. The firm says that in its hiring the only thing it looks for are, smart, interesting people with diverse experiences, opinions and ideas. This leads to, the firm believes, better thinking and better service to its clients and its community.
Arent Fox believes that excellence and diversity go hand in hand. It not only hires a diverse group of people it is committed to retaining them considering them to be a strategic requirement for business success.
The firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, led by the firm's chairman oversees the firms diversity activities and assists in recruiting, retaining and promoting attorneys of color, women and LGBT lawyers, and to ensure that adequate firm resources are dedicated to their training, mentoring, coaching and business development.
Each year the firm awards a Diversity Scholarship to three minority first-year law students, each of whom receives $15,000 as well as a position in the firm's summer associate program. Moreover, the firm participates annually in a variety of minority outreach and networking opportunities that help them to connect with women, minorities, Hispanic and Asian bar associations.
Arent Fox has been widely acclaimed and recognized for its outstanding diversity efforts. Recent notable Vault rankings include No. 14 for best law firms for overall diversity, No. 12 for diversity for women, No. 17 for diversity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and No. 25 for diversity for minorities. Arent Fox was named one the 50 Best Law Firms for Women for three consecutive years by Working Mother magazine, the National Association for Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. Arent Fox earned a perfect score of 100 percent in the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign for three consecutive years.
Arent Fox LLP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity, and it complies with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Summer associate program
The Arent Fox Summer Program is its primary source for recruiting entry-level associates hence the firm attaches considerable importance to it. The program is designed in a manner to ensure that the students perform legal work that is as close to the real experience as possible and apprises them of the working ethos of the firm.
The students also receive widespread training and appropriate feedbacks that help them to abet their strengths and addresses their weaknesses. Social events provide ample opportunities to socialize with the attorneys and get to them know them on a personal level. The student's summer experience is geared to provide the summer associates with as realistic a view of the life at Arent Fox as possible.
Mid-level associates called monitors direct summer associates' workflow. Students are given assignments, as far as possible, in their stated areas of preference by the monitors, who assign the projects after consultations with the firm's lawyers. Summer associates participate in a legal writing clinic and a two-day deposition workshop. The firm asks its lawyers to involve summer associates in "live" projects such as negotiations, depositions, hearings or closings.
Social events are held in a casual relaxed atmosphere and include concerts, cooking classes, sailing trip, sporting events and wine-tastings.
Working for the ArentFox Schiff LLP
The firm says that working at Arent Fox is going to be an enjoyable experience, because the firm does not impose itself upon the people. It lets them be themselves. The firm cares about the growth of its employees and ensures that they realise their potential and capabilities by providing them opportunities for personal development and professional achievement. The firm takes pride in inculcating an office culture that embraces individuality.The firm understands the importance of attracting and retaining top talent and the worth and value they bring to the workplace. Its compensation policy reflects the competitiveness in the legal marketplace as well helps the employee to balance his professional life with commitments outside of work. The firm also offers a full complement of employee benefits.
Arent Fox strives to create an environment were all feel welcomed, valued and respected, where one can grow professionally, without fear of being discriminated against. It will be a matter of status and standing to work in one of the country's leading law firms.
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