Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Main Office: 321 N Clark St #400 | Chicago | IL | 60654
Phone: 312-444-9660 | Fax: 312-444-9287
Year of establishment
1846
Number of partners
108
Number of offices
8
Partner to associate ratio
3.50
Biggest office
Chicago
Percentage of women attorneys
24.10
Number of attorneys
161
Percentage of minority attorneys
10.30
Number of associates
31
Percentage of LGBT attorneys
1.50
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
If the leadership team cut down on red tape I know that a lot of people would be much happier. It would also save the company money.
Pros:
This is a very well-known firm with good connections in D.C. The associates and partners here know their stuff, which makes this firm a great place to learn.
Cons:
There is a lot of red tape and bureaucracy here, which can make it hard to get things done efficiently. It can be very frustrating at times.
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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:
Consider attempting to remove the problem employees that are causing people to quit and working on solving the toxic nature of the workplace.
Pros:
They will offer just about anyone a job if it looks like you can do it and they are constantly hiring.
Cons:
Most people don't last at this place longer than a few weeks before they either flip out and get fired or quit.
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Former Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Headline: Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP: Leading the Way in 21st Century Law For attorneys looking to develop their legal practice in the Bay Area, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP offers a unique and exciting opportunity. With roots stretching back to 1846, the firm has a long history of providing quality legal counsel to clients in Ohio and across the nation. Today, Porter Wright is a 21st century law firm, offering an array of services to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients. The diverse professional backgrounds of Porter Wright's attorneys, including former software engineers, former in-house counsel in various industries, and experts in fields such as health care, nanotechnology, and bioscience, allow the firm to provide well-rounded advice that works in the modern business environment. As a result, the firm has been recognized as a leader by The Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA, and U.S. News–Best Lawyers Best Law Firms rankings. Porter Wright has extensive experience representing some of the most successful businesses in Ohio and beyond, including The Pennsylvania Railroad Co., American Railway Express Co., and Ohio Bell Telephone Co., among many others. In the mid-1960s, the firm represented former President Warren G. Harding in a high-profile case. Porter Wright also handled the defense of the Columbus Board of Education in desegregation litigation in the late 1970s and represented The State of Ohio following the collapse of Home State Savings Bank in 1985. The firm has also helped entrepreneurial and technology companies to grow and expand their businesses, including Checkfree Corporation (now Fiserve). At Porter Wright, attorneys can gain first-hand experience that will give them a big-picture perspective and allow them to develop their professional practice in a dynamic environment. With its history of success and wide-ranging client base, the firm offers a unique opportunity for lawyers to build their practice and make a difference in the way legal services are provided.
Practice Areas
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy Workout & Creditors' Rights
- Biotech
- Business Competition Advice & Litigation
- Business Growth & Operation
- Business Succession Planning
- Emerging Business
- Employee Benefits
- Energy & Telecommunications
- Environmental Law
- Government & Regulatory Affairs
- Health Law
- Intellectual Property
- Privacy & Data Security
- International Business & Trade
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Oil & Gas
- Real Estate
- Securities
- Social Media
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Tax And Personal Wealth
- Technology
- Wireless
Hiring Criteria
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
Academic excellence in law school, plus demonstrated achievement in other activities.
Pro bono
We seek opportunities to put our professional experience to work for individuals and non-profit organizations in need. In 2001 and 2007, the firm received the Columbus Bar Foundation's highest award for outstanding pro bono service to the central Ohio community. More recently, the Columbus Bar Foundation (CBF)/Columbus Bar Association (CBA) honored the firm with its 2013 Pro Bono Award. While we take on a diverse portfolio of pro bono cases each year, much of our work is concentrated on children and family rights, fair housing, bankruptcy proceedings, immigration law and commercial business issues.
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Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP Awards and Recognitions Write a review
Gentry honored with Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award
Miller honored with G.O.L.D. Award
Kathleen Trafford to receive Distinguished Service Award from American Constitution Society
Kidwell receives URS service award
Of Counsel William Arthur Receives Pace Setter Executive Award
Porter Wright receives 2013 Corporate Caring Award
Porter Wright Receives 2010 GreenSpotLight Award
Diversity Write a review
We know that our strengths lie in our differences. Diversity encompasses an infinite range of individuals' unique characteristics and experiences, including people of different races, genders, national origins, ages, religions, sexual preferences or orientations and disabilities. By promoting diversity, we are stronger allies to our clients and our communities. We have seen this diversity build a more dynamic legal profession, a more inviting workplace and richer communities. We take proactive steps to promote inclusiveness, not only within the firm, but within the legal profession as a whole.
Summer associate program
You are a second- or first-year law student looking for an opportunity to work with lawyers in a variety of practice areas. You want to experience the practice of law, including depositions, client meetings, trials and closings with attorneys who want to mentor you. You want to be exposed to pro bono matters and a long tradition of service to the profession and the community. And, you want to work in an environment where you are encouraged to be a thinker, a doer, a learner, and a leader. Porter Wright is dedicated to fostering new, talented legal professionals.
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