Arnold & Porter
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A and P lawyers are litigators and the firm is renowned for its antitrust, banking, IP and bankruptcy work
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LAWCROSSING FEATURED EMPLOYER OF THE WEEK 1. 800. 973.1177
Arnold & Porter
[Adam Dobbs]
Founded in 1946 by three former members of the FDR Administration, DC-based Arnold & Porter (“A&P”) has since established itself as both one of the
nation’s most respected firms and a genuinely enjoyable place to practice law.
Founded in 1946 by three former members with little interaction with colleagues are First-years and lateral hires are assigned
of the FDR Administration, DC-based Arnold better off applying elsewhere. After all, this significant responsibility on multiple matters
& Porter (“A&P”) has since established itself is a firm where Harry Katz, a senior litigation and, frequently, direct client contact immedi-
as both one of the nation’s most respected partner specializing in innovative technology ately upon joining the firm. Although this may
firms and a genuinely enjoyable place to cases, keeps a larger-than-life size Darth seem daunting to freshly minted graduates,
practice law. A&P now boasts in excess of Vader, complete with lightsaber, in his office. the firm and each practice group has devel-
600 attorneys and, along with the addition of oped and implemented practical training pro-
its latest branch in Brussels earlier this fall, Throughout the United States, A&P enjoys a grams that earn rave reviews from the most
the firm has satellites in Los Angeles, New reputation as one of the top “quality of life” important critics of all, the trainees.
York, London, Denver, Northern Virginia and firms in the land. Consistently ranked as one
Century City to compliment the nearly 400- of The Vault Guide’s top 25 law firms, A&P Along with its commitment to offering all
attorney flagship DC office. also garnered similar honors from Fortune levels of personnel a collegial, inclusive work
earlier this year. New associates at A&P en- environment, A&P is and has long been an
More than half of all A&P lawyers are litiga- ter a culture rivaled by few firms anywhere in industry leader on diversity matters. The win-
tors and the firm is renowned for its anti- the world. Among the perks of working there ner of numerous awards from minority and
trust, banking, IP and bankruptcy work. Just are a nightly open bar, up to three months women’s professional organizations, includ-
last month, A&P’s Northern Virginia office of free lunches for first-year associates, ing a place in Working Mother magazine’s
added respected litigation partner Douglas complimentary laptops and, perhaps most 2002 listing of the “100 Best Companies for
P. Lobel, along with two associates and one impressively, the complete lack of a billable Working Mothers” and the 2002 Thomas L.
paralegal, to its litigation group. Mr. Lobel hours requirement. A&P also earns kudos Sager Award from the Minority Corporate
enjoys a fine reputation within regional and from its employees for the available child- Counsel Association, A&P offers full health
national legal communities and the addi- care programs, base salary structure and an coverage to domestic partners, twelve weeks
tion of his group greatly enhances the firm’s art collection that includes works by Warhol of paid maternity leave, six weeks of paid
abilities in the areas of telecommunications, and Lichtenstein. paternity leave and over 35 years of proven
securities, financial services, as well as commitment to gay, lesbian and transgender
general commercial litigation. A&P is also renowned as a place where rights both within the firm itself and society
partners and associates generally work as a whole.
Those interested in joining A&P should, first cooperatively in an atmosphere of mutual
and foremost, enroll at a top law school, then respect. “Screamers” are rare among the Finally, A&P is as receptive to pro bono and
earn decent grades. Students at lesser insti- partnership ranks and the lack of a billable community service work as any firm in the
tutions wishing to take the “back door” into hours requirement means that the average United States. Associates need to bill 2,400
the firm had better hit the books because the associate works between 46 and 55 hours in hours in order to earn the ominously named
firm will only consider those at or near the a typical week. Of course, this varies by prac- “Pain Alleviation Bonus,” but unpaid work is
top of their class. Academics only get one’s tice groups and tends to be cyclical, but the allowed to count for up to 15% of this total.
foot in the door, however, as A&P’s recruit- fact that the firm encourages its lawyers to The firm’s dedication to pro bono matters
ing process is specifically designed with the maintain a manageable schedule is certainly begins at the top and, generally speaking,
firm’s laidback culture in mind. Personality attractive to those wishing to have a life away partners are not at all upset if an associ-
is a must and those that plan on becoming from the office. ate delays assignments from them in order
an automaton cranking out brief after brief to complete a pro bono matter. Associates
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LAWCROSSING FEATURED EMPLOYER OF THE WEEK 1.800. 973. 1177
have been known to dedicate 500+ hours in
less than six months to a single case and
this firm-wide commitment to community
work has garnered A&P countless awards,
including The National Law Journal’s 2002
Pro Bono Award.
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