2025 Vault Rankings
At a Glance
“The best thing about the firm is the chance for young professionals to have real responsibilities on interesting and (sometimes) high-profile cases.”
“The best thing about working at Coherent is the team. It is an extremely bright, talented group of people who genuinely care about and support each other. There's no better group.”
“The teamwork and flexibility.”
“Strong relationships among employees at all levels of responsibility.”
“Being a small firm means more unevenness in the workflow, which can be hard to manage.”
“Compensation changes and bonus calculations are vague.”
“Given the firm’s small size, there’s a lot of risk if key employees leave.”
“The peak periods when we are swamped with work prior to a deadline.”
About Coherent Economics, LLC
Coherent Economics is an economic consulting firm that aims to deliver data-driven insights and strategic guidance to businesses, policymakers, and legal professionals. Its clients include such prestigious law firms as Wachtell Lipton, Kirkland & Ellis, and Latham & Watkins, and government entities like the U.S. Department of Justice. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a second location in College Station, Texas. The firm was founded by Alan Frankel, who serves as its Chairman, and is currently led by President Laurel Van Allen.
With its team of economists and industry experts, the majority of whom possess advanced degrees from top schools, Coherent Economics provides solutions to a diverse set of industries using cutting-edge quantitative techniques and methodologies. Central to the firm’s success is clear communication, with the goal of translating complex economic concepts into practical insights for its clients. The firm’s name is also an acrostic for its values, including C for “Challenge, celebrate, and support each other,” O for “Offer candid, timely, and actionable feedback,” and so on.
1 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 773-828-1046
Founder & Chairman: Alan Frankel
President: Laurel Van Allen
Chief Operating Officer: Zach Frankel
2025 Employees (All Locations): 31
Chicago, IL
College Station, TX
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