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VAULT'S VERDICT:

Truly one of the most “international” law firms in the world, White & Case takes real pride not only in its global footprint but also its global culture. As a result, although hiring is quite competitive, the firm places a premium on qualities such as multilingualism and sincere interest in internationally-oriented work. Once in, associates praise the firm’s welcoming and accommodating culture, in which socializing is abundant but not expected or forced, and office interactions are highly professional and friendly. Associates deeply appreciate how hands-on many partners are, as well as the firm’s relatively high level of transparency. Being BigLaw, the hours are generally long, which can be exacerbated by working with so many international clients—but this tradeoff is understandable and expected, for the most part, and the firm allows flexibility in work hours and location. Compensation is top of market, although associates would prefer that their bonuses not be tied so closely to the 2,000-hour billable requirement. The quality of work is top-notch and enhanced by the firm’s robust training and mentoring, both formal and informal. Although wellness is a tricky area for any BigLaw firm, White & Case invests heavily in a variety of initiatives that do not go unnoticed by associates. Diversity is a strong point for the firm, perhaps as a result of the firm’s international identity, and pro bono is another area in which the firm excels. From a career outlook standpoint, associates largely view the world as their oyster—and in the case of White & Case, this could ring true.

White & Case

1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 819-8200

Firm Stats

Chair: Heather McDevitt
Hiring Partner: Joseph Brazil
Total No. Attorneys (2023):
2.5K - 3K
No. of Partners Named 2023:
46
Billable-Hour Requirement:
2,000 hours

Base Salary

1st year: $215,000
2nd year: $225,000
3rd year: $250,000
4th year: $295,000
5th year: $345,000
6th year: $370,000
7th year: $400,000
8th year: $415,000
Summer Associate: $4,150 (weekly)

Employment Contact

Kasey M. Stein
Associate Director, Recruitment
(212) 819-8271
recruit@whitecase.com

No. of U.S. Offices: 8

No. of International Offices: 36

Major Office Locations

Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Silicon Valley, CA
Washington, DC I
Abu Dhabi
Astana
Beijing
Berlin
Brussels
Cairo
Doha
Dubai
Düsseldorf
Frankfurt
Geneva
Hamburg
Helsinki
Hong Kong
Istanbul
Jakarta*
Johannesburg
London
Luxembourg
Madrid
Melbourne
Mexico City
Milan
Muscat*
Paris
Prague
Riyadh*
São Paulo
Seoul
Shanghai
Singapore
Stockholm
Sydney
Tashkent
Tokyo
Warsaw
*Associated firm

Major Departments

Antitrust/Competition
Asset Finance
Capital Markets
Commercial Litigation
Debt Finance
Employment, Compensation and Benefits
Energy
Environmental
Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Pro Bono
Project Finance
Real Estate
Technology Transactions
Tax
Trade
White Collar/Investigations
*See firm website for complete list of practice areas and industries.