Our Survey Says
VAULT’S VERDICT:
Fisher & Phillips looks for associates with experience or interest in labor and employment law and typically hires laterals or clerks rather than those coming directly from law school. Office settings are professional and collaborative, and coworkers enjoy spending time together. Partners are accessible, respectful, and supportive of associate development. They are engaged, responsive mentors, and additional trainings are available beyond the initial onboarding process. Lateral hires gradually and effectively transition into the firm. Work assignments span all phases of matters, with associates assuming responsibility and handling cases on their own. Projects are allocated fairly, and while the billable requirement of 1,850 is manageable, the required 150 additional hours for business and professional development means making yearly hours is a challenge. Salaries are below the prevailing market rate and bonuses are low unless an associate bills a large number of hours. Fisher & Phillips invests significant resources in updated, cutting-edge technology, including AI tools and research services. Wellness initiatives are limited to incentives for contributions to HSAs and a certain number of free EAP counseling sessions per year. The firm supports and encourages—but does not require—pro bono work, which counts in the pool of 150 required development hours. DEI is embraced through monthly appreciation meetings, involvement with community diversity organizations, and the hiring of a wide range of underrepresented persons. Associates are encouraged by opportunities to be promoted to counsel, non-equity partner, and equity partner, and options to leave for other firms or in-house positions are available.
1075 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3500
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 231-1400
Chairman and Managing Partner: John Polson
Other Leadership Roles: Christine Howard & Danielle Moore are both Partners who are also part of Management Committee.
Total No. Attorneys (2026):
750 - 1K
No. of Partners Named 2026:
27
Billable-Hour Requirement:
1,850 billable/2,000 overall hours
Salaries not disclosed.
Associate, Counsel, & Law Student Recruiting Division:
Dorianna Phillips
Director of Attorney Recruiting (Associate, Counsel, & Law Student)
(503) 205-8064
dphillips@fisherphillips.com
Partner Recruiting:
Amy Monroe
Director of Partner Recruiting
(713) 292-5608
amonroe@fisherphillips.com
General Recruiting Email:
For all
non-partner
(Associates, Counsel, & Law Student) related inquiries please email
recruiting@fisherphillips.com.
For all
partner
related inquiries please email
partnerrecruiting@fisherphillips.com.
No. of U.S. Offices: 44
No. of International Offices: 4
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Birmingham, AL
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Cleveland, OH
Columbia, SC
Columbus, OH
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gulfport, MS
Houston, TX
Irvine, CA
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Louisville, KY
McLean, VA
Memphis, TN
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, TN
New Jersey, NJ
New Orleans, LA
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Pensacola, FL
Philadelphia, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
Portland, ME
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Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Diego, CA
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Silicon Valley, CA
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Washington, DC
Woodland Hills, CA
Guadalajara
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Affirmative Action & OFCCP
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Corporate Compliance & Governance
eDiscovery & Digital Workplace
Employee Benefits & Tax
Employee Defection & Trade Secrets
Employee Leaves Practice
FCRA & Background Screening
Government Relations
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International Employment
Labor Relations
PAGA Reform Resource Center
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Reductions in Force
Wage & Hour
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*See firm website for complete list of practice areas and industries.