Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein and Deutsch, LLP

5.Current EmployeeA rare and wonderful firm culture for an NYC defense firmRecommendProsLots of space for upward mobility, if you work hard and are good at what you do, you will be given autonomy and lots of opportunity. This is a firm with a solid reputation in the legal community, but still small enough that they can care about you on a personal level. Very caring and flexible with family events, illness, and giving you the time that you need. Good mentorship and willing to teach, if youre willing to learn. Overall just great people and an interesting caseload.ConsThe salary does not start off as highly competitive, but there is a structured bonus system and opportunities for raises. If you work hard, theyll make sure you are happy. I felt that the pleasant culture offset the sightly lower salary.

Colleagues are nice Lack of direction and structure hinders clarity of expectations No clear advancement path Salary not aligned with billing targets High associate turnover rate

Try to grow and reach out to more potential clients so there is more reliable work to go around so that when I'm at work I'm working and not just sitting around with too much free time.

Great place to work if you value your home life, management puts in the effort to ensure everyone has a stable and reliable work life balance which is good for those with a family life.

Work can be hard to come by at certain times work is generally given to those with experience first so quality is ensured but leaves some of us twiddling out thumbs.