Winston Taylor LLP

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VAULT'S VERDICT:

In 2026, Winston & Strawn LLP merged with Taylor Wessing to become Winston Taylor LLP. The Verdict and related quotes reflect the legacy firm Winston & Strawn LLP.

Winston prioritizes new associates with professional grit, perseverance, and a positive attitude that fits the social, team-oriented culture. Associates come from national and regional law schools and have a clear vision of the practice they’d like to join at the firm. The environment is friendly, with most attorneys leaving their doors open throughout the day and sharing firm-paid lunch in the cafeteria. Laterals are integrated effectively. Most associates work in-office four days per week. Associates take serious responsibilities, such as chairing depositions and serving as the main point of contact for clients. First-year associates attend weekly trainings, and they receive formally assigned partner and associate mentors and a budget to take them to lunch. Partners maintain initiatives to gather associate feedback, and the firm communicates updates. The billable hours requirement at Winston is 2,000 hours per year, including up to 100 pro bono hours and other firm citizenship hours. Salaries and bonuses align with the market. Associates can also earn additional bonuses for every 100 hours over the requirement that they bill. The firm’s technology receives high marks for making remote work easy and for the adoption of AI tools. Promotion to partner is challenging but realistic. Associates can also find exit opportunities to in-house roles at well-known companies. Perks include generous leave for both parents, Headspace access, and therapy/support services.