Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.

Our Survey Says

VAULT’S VERDICT:

Robinson Bradshaw recruits primarily from regional schools in the South due to an expectation that associates live in North Carolina, and it seeks candidates who want to stick around for a while. Associates report that the firm facilitates a “nice guys finish first” culture and fosters real friendships between attorneys and staff—even during COVID-19. Partners outnumber associates, and the expectation is that every associate who wants to make partner will, so partners and associates have very close working relationships, and associates feel valued and respected. The firm has no billable-hours requirement and, uniquely, is hours-blind, meaning only the managing partner can view the hours billed by attorneys. As a result, compensation is lockstep and is not tied to hours, resulting in many associates happily reporting a very good work-life balance. Associates report satisfaction with the work they receive, which they feel is appropriate for their level, and with the firm’s commitment to technology even before COVID. Regarding wellness, associates note that the firm emphasizes the importance of vacations and has been known to give people time off to focus on mental health. The firm offers both formal and informal training, and with the expectation that all associates will make partner, it is “exceedingly rare” for an associate not to do so if that is their aim. Associates report a strong commitment to pro bono work and to diversity, sharing a number of initiatives the firm has implemented that demonstrate its real commitment to equity and inclusion.