2022 DIVERSITY DATABASE PREMIUM SPONSOR Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

Morgan Lewis is tough to beat as a destination for associates for many reasons, especially firm culture, attorney relations, training, diversity, and pro bono. The firm looks beyond the usual metrics for hiring, and specifically emphasizes prior work experience, personality, and diversity. Firm settings are collegial and collaborative, and social activities do not infringe on people’s time. Partners value associates and treat them as equals, which contributes to everyone feeling like part of the same team. Formal training is thorough, with CLEs, webinars, and offsite academies, with additional hands-on training coming from engaged mentors. Lateral hires feel welcomed and valued, just like other associates. Lean staffing means associates get the full range of experiences, from document review to client contact, all of which are meaningful and challenging. Work is distributed evenly through an assignment coordinator, though good work product often means repeat assignments with certain partners or clients. Associates report billable hour requirements of 1,900 to 2,000 hours, a manageable amount. Compensation follows market rates regardless of office location, and both technology and IT support at home or in the office are excellent. A wellness team and an online portal, MLWell, support a host of wellness services and programs. Pro bono is a Morgan Lewis highlight, with all attorneys completing at least 20 hours a year and unlimited hours counting toward billables. The firm also scores well for diversity through affinity groups, hiring, retention, billable hour credits, and general ethos. A career coach helps Morgan Lewis associates navigate prospects for making partner (which are good), being promoted to counsel, or finding outside options in-house or with the government.