Latham & Watkins Reviews
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Pros
Good pay and respected clients. Talented lawyers. Latham is a nationally known firm with a good reputation on both coasts.
Cons
Latham prides itself on being different from other big firms, somehow having a "better" culture that sets itself apart. I did not find this to be the case. As an associate in New York I worked with very difficult partners which soured my experience.
Advice to Senior Management
Stop taking yourself so seriously. It always seemed to me that the firm was all-concerned about being considered on par reputationally as the top 5 firms in the country. Underneath is a massive inferiority complex.
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Paralegal I in Washington, DC:
“Decent company with relative stability (now), but impaired by their size and the rigidity that has result from it.”
May 20, 2009
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Associate in Chicago, IL:
“Best legal firm to work for”
Oct 29, 2008
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Paralegal I in Washington, DC:
“If you want into the big-firm legal realm, this is the best spot for it”
Aug 27, 2008
1 found helpful
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Anonymous in Los Angeles, CA:
“Latham: A Mixed Bag”
Aug 14, 2008
1 found helpful
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Assocaite in Los Angeles, CA:
“Fantastic resume fodder at a dramatic price”
Jun 17, 2008
2 found helpful
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Business Development Manager in Los Angeles, CA:
“Great firm”
Jun 16, 2008