3 Star Rating

4 Reviews

McCarter & English, LLP.

Main Office: One Canterbury Green, 201 Broad St. | Stamford | CT | 06901

Phone: 203-399-5900 | Fax: 203-399-5800

3 Star Rating

4 Reviews

Year of establishment
1844

Number of partners
234

Number of offices
8

Partner to associate ratio
2.10

Biggest office
Stamford

Percentage of women attorneys
30.30

Number of attorneys
389

Percentage of minority attorneys
11.00

Number of associates
112

Percentage of LGBT attorneys
2.10

McCarter & English, LLP. Reviews

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Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Current Employee Current Employee Mr. San Francisco

Advice to law firm management:
As with many firms, this job will be what you make of it. There are ways to do well here if you set your mind to it. If you make a great impression on the top brass, you might get the chance to make partner.

Pros:
You will definitely get a chance to shine here. The senior attorneys are known for giving solid cases and clients to new lawyers to get their feet wet. Many new associates will appreciate this implicit trust in them from the start.

Cons:
The opportunities to advance to partnership at this firm are few and far between. You might toil for years with paperwork and busy work that the senior lawyers throw at you. There are limits to the size of this firm's practice, so if you want to practice in a specialized area, you may need to look elsewhere for another opportunity.

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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee

Length of Employment:
10+ years

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Former Employee Former Employee Mr. San Francisco

Advice to law firm management:
Changing staff amongst the Senior attorneys would allow for more growth in knowledge and make up for the lack of advancement available.

Pros:
This firm stands out for the fact that the Senior attorney like to give the new hires solid cases to work on. This shows a level of trust that is rare today.

Cons:
Advancing in this firm is rare. The Senior associates like to make never-ending promises to keep their staff working on their cases.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

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Overview

Headline: Experience the Exciting Opportunities at McCarter & English, LLP. Experience the exciting opportunities available at McCarter & English, LLP. in the Bay Area. As one of the oldest and largest law firms in America, McCarter & English, LLP. has been providing legal services for more than 170 years. With nine offices spanning the East Coast from Boston to Washington, DC, McCarter & English, LLP. is a leading full-service firm offering a wide variety of legal services. Attorneys at McCarter & English, LLP. can look forward to working in a collaborative and collegial environment. The firm invests heavily in its attorneys, providing comprehensive training and mentorship programs that enable them to reach their full potential. McCarter & English, LLP. also provides competitive and comprehensive benefits packages, including generous vacation time and flexible work arrangements. In addition, McCarter & English, LLP. offers attorneys the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and challenging projects. Attorneys have the chance to work with top attorneys from the firm's nine offices on complex legal matters. With a wide variety of practice areas, attorneys can explore their interests and find the specialties that best suit them. McCarter & English, LLP. also provides attorneys with significant opportunities for professional development. The firm has an extensive network of alumni and a strong commitment to mentorship. Attorneys at McCarter & English, LLP. can take advantage of the firm's extensive library of legal resources, as well as the opportunity to attend conferences and seminars to stay up to date on the latest developments in the legal field. Attorneys at McCarter & English, LLP. also enjoy a high quality of life. The Bay Area is home to some of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the country, with excellent public transportation, world-class restaurants, and plenty of entertainment options. With its commitment to excellence, client service, and professional development, McCarter & English, LLP. in the Bay Area provides attorneys with an exciting opportunity to advance their careers.

Practice Areas

McCarter & English, LLP. practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.

Pro bono

McCarter has one of the leading pro bono programs in the country and was ranked in the top 100 firms by the American Lawyer in 2012. Our firm has also received an "A" grade for pro bono from the New Jersey Law Journal. The firm recognizes its obligation to encourage participation in pro bono and provides unlimited billable "credit" to associates who perform pro bono work. Our Pro Bono Committee is made up of partners from our seven offices and is led by Pro Bono Director Emily B. Goldberg and Committee Chair Susan A. Feeney, McCarter is a signatory to the Pro Bono Institute's "Pro Bono Challenge," through which the firm agrees to annually contribute pro bono time equal to 3 percent of our total billable hours.

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McCarter & English, LLP. Awards and Recognitions Write a review

Cynthia Keliher named to the "2013 Top Women of Law" by Mass. Lawyers Weekly

Peggy Ableman selected as the recipient of the 2013 U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Judicial Leadership Achievement Award

Susan Feeney elected Secretary of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and appointed to several committees for the 2013-2014 term

Gita Rothschild ranked among the Top 250 Women in Litigation by Benchmark

McCarter Receives Three -Time WILEF Gold Standard Certificate for Empowering Women in 2013

McCarter & English Honored for its Diversity and Pro Bono Initiatives at Euromoney's Americas Women in Business Law Awards 2013

McCarter & English profiled by Partners for Women and Justice

McCarter & English Receives Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) Gold Standard Award for 2012

McCarter & English Named to MultiCultural Law Magazine's 2012 "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity" List

McCarter's Susan Feeney Named Humanitarian of the Year

McCarter & English Attorneys Moy Ogilvie and Vanessa Roberts Avery selected for the 2011 Lawyers of Color - High Achievers by the Connecticut Law Tribune

McCarter Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certificate for Empowering Women in 2011

McCarter & English Partner Moy Ogilvie Named President of Connecticut's Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity, Inc.

McCarter & English Partner Stephanie J. Cohen Receives National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Member Award

MultiCultural Law Magazine Adds McCarter to 2011 "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity"

McCarter & English appoints first Partner in Charge of Firm-wide Diversity

Diversity Write a review

he Law Firm Diversity Profile contains the firm's self-reported responses to the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey, an annual survey conducted by Vault.com in partnership with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. Detailed demographic breakdowns of the firm's attorneys by level, race, gender, LGBT and disability status offer a valuable statistical overview, while descriptions of its diversity programs, initiatives and strategic plans provide a comprehensive portrait of the firm's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Summer associate program

Second year law students are paid $2,600 per week.

2L weekly compensation $2,600

are 1Ls considered? Yes

size of 2010 summer class 0

males 0

females 0

2Ls considered for offers 0

Offers made 0

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