4 Star Rating     6 Review

Latham & Watkins LLP.

Main Office: 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 100 | Los Angeles | CA | 90071-1560

Phone: 213.485.1234 | Fax: 213.891.8763

Website: https://www.lw.com/

Latham & Watkins LLP. - Reviews

See reviews for Latham & Watkins LLP. from attorneys and other legal professionals below.

For the rich only. on Aug 28, 2025 -

Freelance

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Like to see it out of business

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Nothing their attitude said it all.

What did you not like about this institution?
Nothing rude and uncaring.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
Talking to anyone from their law firm is a waste of time.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
Close.

A Great Business Law Firm on May 19, 2024 - Current Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,

Current Employee

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
There needs to be some greater upward mobility. I think this would motivate associatesto continue working at this firm.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
A Great Business Law Firm

What did you not like about this institution?
Unfortunately it would take a good while to move up in this firm. Managementis amiable, but they're very firm and strict in their assessments. I have noticed that this leads toa somewhat high turnover rate among associates. But overall, there are no negatives that I feelare a deal-breaker. It's a good place to work at.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

Good Work and Life Balance on May 19, 2024 - Current Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,

Current Employee

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Work on improving how management runs things. Make the benefits better.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
The environment is professional and innovative. The pay and the work life balance are also good. Some of the work is interesting.

What did you not like about this institution?
Some of the work can feel tedious and stressful at times. There are also some problems with the way that management ran things.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

A Warming Experience on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,

Former Employee

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Try to find a balance with work and your personal life. The work is satisfying, but it can drag you down a path where you feel like you're always working.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
A lot can be said about this amazing staff here, but above all is how welcoming they are. The firm and staff go above expectations to make you feel as if you are part of the family. With gracious work spaces, organized workloads, and supportive help behind you, it is a great firm to work with.

What did you not like about this institution?
The workload at times can become overwhelming. Work hours are long and hard so you're always keeping work on your mind. Finding a balance with life and work is difficult.

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They'll work you hard but if you toe the line you'll be fine on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,

Freelance 2018 Former Employee

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Honestly, the improvements you could make are more based on the idea that this atmosphere is the nature of the game when working in big law. Latham does well for what it is.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Hard stimulating work but a strong leadership system that helps make sure you don't get overwhelmed.Very helpful when learning new things and handling new problems.

What did you not like about this institution?
A competitive environment that requires you give your life over. Very work hard play hard, there is no room for a life outside of this job. Everyone I know who worked here earned their cheque.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
I do not know anyone specifically to avoid. As far I am aware it is a good place to work and the only complaints I heard were about other associates. It seems like a good environment.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
They don't let people get away with being incompetent but they also do emphasize team players. I know that there is a lot of camaraderie between people there.

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The review for the Latham & Watkins LLP was excellent, and they should be commended. on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,

Full time 2022 Former Employee

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
5.Current Employee, more than 5 yearsGreat company in Big Law to work forAssociate in San Francisco, CARecommendProsGreat team and culture, great clients and mattersConsBig law style work but better

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