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Robinson & Cole LLP
Main Office: 280 Trumbull Street, | Hartford | CT | 06103-3597
Phone: 860-275-8200 | Fax: 860-275-8299
Year of establishment
1845
Number of partners
140
Number of offices
10
Partner to associate ratio
1.60
Biggest office
Hartford
Percentage of women attorneys
34.70
Number of attorneys
270
Percentage of minority attorneys
9.40
Number of associates
89
Percentage of LGBT attorneys
0.50
Robinson & Cole LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
You will be having many challenges in this busy law firm and managing that is dependent on your skill-set. I've learned to prioritize and manage my skills in a better manner while working here.
Pros:
I would characterize this Law firm as professional, competitive and interesting. The work environment is fact paced as well as competitive at the same time. Attorneys are bright and atmosphere is friendly. Good benefits and adequate remuneration.
Cons:
I noticed one thing that management was not thorough while investigating reports of employees. The hardest part of the job is steep learning curve and slow growth opportunities.
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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Reviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
I would like to see this firm expand their current location and possibly look into moving their headquarters into an area that is not so busy and closed in.
Pros:
I really enjoyed my brief stint at this firm despite the drawbacks that I encountered. Everyone was very friendly and two staff members in particular helped to show me the ropes while I was working here as an intern.
Cons:
I felt as though the location of the firm was a real drawback. Not only was it an hour drive from me but the parking was half a block away from me. Other than that, I felt as though the office was too small for the number of people there at any given time.
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Current or former employee?:
Former Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Robinson & Cole LLP, located in the Bay Area, is a great place for attorneys to practice law and build their career. As one of the oldest law firms in the US, the firm has a rich history and culture of commitment to pro bono service, client service, and diversity. The firm strives to stay ahead of the curve, continuously refining their methods and creating innovative new ways to serve their clients. Robinson & Cole LLP offers attorneys a variety of practice areas, from litigation and corporate law to real estate and intellectual property. The firm also has a commitment to pro bono service, regularly taking on cases that benefit members of the community. The firm is also at the forefront of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, allowing for faster and more accurate legal work. Robinson & Cole LLP also provides attorneys with competitive salaries and benefits packages. The firm offers generous vacation time, a 401(k) plan, and a flexible work schedule. Attorneys can also take advantage of the firm's continuing education programs, which keep them up to date on new developments in the legal industry. Attorneys at Robinson & Cole LLP can also take advantage of the firm's network of contacts in the legal community. The firm's relationships with other major law firms in the Bay Area allow attorneys to build their reputation and gain access to a wealth of resources. The firm also hosts a number of social events, giving attorneys the opportunity to network with their peers and make professional connections. At Robinson & Cole LLP, attorneys can find a challenging, rewarding career. With its commitment to pro bono service, client service, and the latest technologies, the firm is an ideal place for attorneys to build their skills and their reputation. Discover the Exciting Opportunities of Working at Robinson & Cole LLP in the Bay Area
Practice Areas
Robinson & Cole LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Business Reorganizations
- Bankruptcy
- And Creditors' Rights
- Construction
- Corporate Law
- Data Privacy + Cybersecurity
- Environmental
- Energy + Telecommunications
- Finance + Public Finance
- Government Relations + Lobbying
- Health Law
- Insurance + Reinsurance
- Intellectual Property
- Labor
- Employment
- Benefits + Immigration
- Land Use
- Litigation
- Real Estate + Development
- Tax + Exempt Organizations
Hiring Criteria
Robinson & Cole LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
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Lawyers are at the heart of our vibrant firm. Whether you are considering, beginning, or are already established in a legal career, we invite you to learn more about Robinson+Cole.
We seek candidates with presence, maturity, and self-confidence, capable of handling a variety of challenging cases and social contexts. Our lawyers are dedicated to the practice of law and demonstrate a strong desire to excel within the profession. By working cooperatively together, the members of the firm achieve the important common goal of providing excellent legal representation to our clients.
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Robinson+Cole Announces Annual Pro Bono Awards
KATHLEEN M. PORTER EARNS BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR EFFORTS WITH MARATHON ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Pro Bono Award
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence "First 100"
Connecticut Legal Services Honor
Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Award
"$1 Million Pro Bono Service Campaign"
Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award
Connecticut Law Tribune's Pro Bono Award
Connecticut Bar Associations's 2012 Pro Bono Honor Roll
Pro Bono Partnership's Volunteer of the Year Award
209A Pro Bono Initiative Award
2012 Veterans Justice Award and Volunteer Hero
Connecticut Legal Services Pro Bono Honoree
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut Pro Bono Award
Ranked 97 in Am Law 200 for Pro Bono Service
Connecticut Bar Association 2012 Pro Bono Award
Robinson & Cole Pro Bono Award
Pro Bono Partnership's 2010 Law Firm of the Year Award
Robinson & Cole Pro Bono Award
Diversity Write a review
Robinson+Cole is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where the diverse backgrounds of all of our lawyers and other professionals are respected and each individual is empowered to succeed. For Robinson+Cole, diversity refers to the spectrum of people who make up our firm, our clients, and the community we serve. Diversity reflects a culture of inclusion that welcomes people of all types, no matter their ethnicity, culture, race, color, gender, religion, national origin,ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, marital status, and veteran status, as well as people of diverse opinions, perspectives, lifestyles, ideas, and thinking.
Promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment is not just the right thing to do. The broad influx of ideas and perspectives that our increasingly diverse group of lawyers and other professionals bring to the practice of law better positions us to provide the best legal services for our clients.
Robinson+Cole's Diversity Action Plan calls for and sets goals to maintain an environment characterized by acceptance and respect for all individuals. The plan was implemented upon the recommendation of the Managing Committee and the vote of the partnership. As a result, it is embraced by the firm's leadership. To ensure the plan's success, a Diversity Committee composed of firm leaders and other parties was developed and charged with the task of carrying out the plan.
At its core, the plan focuses on a three-pronged approach to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment at the firm, namely, recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse lawyers. Simply stated, at Robinson+Cole, we want you to join us, stay with us, and succeed with us.
Robinson+Cole's Women's Initiative is a firmwide effort to promote the success of women lawyers. As part of this effort, the firm conducts educational programs in areas such as professional development and business development and strongly encourages mentoring, networking, and community involvement. In several of our offices, the women lawyers participate in an informal internal lunch network where they share interests and learning experiences. In our larger offices, Hartford, Boston, and Stamford, our women lawyers have hosted a number of networking events, such as wine tastings and a chocolate-making class, to which women contacts and clients from the area are invited; local nonprofit organizations are honored at these events and attendees bring in-kind donations to support the charities.
While not unique to women attorneys, effective alternative work arrangements are often critical to the retention of attorneys who balance family and other outside responsibilities. Robinson+Cole supported the use of alternative work arrangements long before other firms recognized the need; our first formal alternative work arrangement began in 1988, and in 2001, a lawyer who was working an alternative work arrangement was elected partner.
Robinson+Cole's Women's Committee was created to complement the efforts of our Women's Initiative. It is dedicated to advancing and retaining the firm's women lawyers. The Women's Committee supports our women lawyers in accomplishing their professional goals and becoming leaders in a changing legal landscape.
One measure of firmwide support for women at any firm is the presence of women lawyers in positions of leadership. At Robinson+Cole, women are represented at the highest levels of firm governance, serving as members of the firm's Managing Committee, section chairs, and practice group leaders.
Summer associate program
The firm offers a limited number of Summer Fellowship opportunities for first- and second-year law students. The paid internship is flexible as to start and end date. Our Summer Fellows work closely with Robinson+Cole lawyers as well as participate in client conferences, observe court proceedings, and other activities as available throughout the duration of the summer program.
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