3 Star Rating

9 Reviews

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Main Office: 221 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1200 | Los Angeles | CA | 90012

Fax: 213-250-7900

3 Star Rating

9 Reviews

Year of establishment
1979

Number of partners
933

Number of offices
47

Partner to associate ratio
1.60

Biggest office
Los Angeles

Percentage of women attorneys
39.30

Number of attorneys
1531

Percentage of minority attorneys
18.40

Number of associates
594

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. Reviews

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Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Current Employee Current Employee Mr. San Francisco

Advice to law firm management:
The paths of career growth are not clearly set out and take significant effort to figure out. Benefits are amazing and pay is quite competitive. Focus on your strengths and you need to be good at networking to excel.

Pros:
We reviewed our cases, had weekly meeting to overview what our past, and next assignments would consist of. Management was very knowledgeable about our day to day assignment. Co-workers were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great place to work.

Cons:
Internal politics and favoritism hinders the organization. Those who are friends or friends of friends etc. with upper management usually get ahead over qualified people. So, I would say limited promotional opportunities.

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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:
It is beyond repair. I honestly believe it is beyond repair. When the LA office burn down, I actually thought for the first time in a long time there might be a just God.

Pros:
If you receive no other offer and your children are starving, take the job and then starting looking for opportunities outside the law firm private sector.

Cons:
Came in as senior partner. Treated like dirt. It is pretty clear I was brought in solely as an effort to access my book of business. The firm had another partner call all of my clients in an effort to recruit them away from me on my departure to another firm. Then the firm charged each client for the recruiting call. Unbelievable. Morale very low there. Am convinced that one of the firm's senior managing partners is seriously mentally unbalanced.

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Former Employee

Last Year at Employer:
2015

Job type:
Full time

Length of Employment:
10+ years

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Overview

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. in the Bay Area is an exciting place to work for attorneys looking to expand their practice. This firm offers legal services in more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties, providing attorneys with a wide range of areas to explore. With a national presence, Lewis Brisbois has established longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients and provides comprehensive service to each client. Lewis Brisbois is dedicated to providing attorneys with the resources and support necessary to achieve their professional goals. With a team of experienced attorneys and dedicated paralegals, attorneys have the opportunity to grow and develop their practice with the help of their peers and colleagues. The Bay Area office of Lewis Brisbois is conveniently located in the financial district, allowing attorneys to take advantage of the vibrant professional network in the region. The firm provides attorneys with access to state-of-the-art technology, allowing them to stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments. Additionally, the firm’s unique approach to collaboration allows attorneys to work together to solve complex legal challenges and find creative solutions for their clients. For attorneys looking to take their practice to the next level, Lewis Brisbois offers a variety of mentorship programs, networking events, and professional development opportunities. These resources provide attorneys with the opportunity to develop their skills and build meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. in the Bay Area: A Firm Dedicated to Unlocking Attorney’s Professional Potential.

Practice Areas

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.

Hiring Criteria

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.

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The diversity of the Firm's client base is matched by the diversity of our attorneys. With offices from Los Angeles to New York, our attorneys reflect the communities in which they live, with our proportion of minority partners nearly double the national average. Our culture has fostered a diverse group of professionals committed to promoting the best interests of our clients, our communities and the legal profession. We are committed to supporting diversity through new and ongoing relationships with minority and women owned businesses.

The success of these policies is reflected in the fact that Lewis Brisbois has repeatedly received national recognition for its commitment to embracing diversity. In 2012 we were ranked #1 by American Lawyer Media as the nation's most diverse law firm. Lewis Brisbois has consistently ranked in the top 10 in recognized diversity surveys since 2005.

At Lewis Brisbois, diversity is an integral part of our firm culture and our every day life. We have a Diversity & Inclusion Committee that is focused upon advancing diversity and inclusion within the law firm.

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