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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Since its early days in the Lone Star State, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has grown to become one of the world’s biggest and most highly renowned law firms. Founded in 1945 in Dallas, the firm today has over 950 lawyers working in 21 offices scattered throughout the world. The multifaceted firm is capable of handling nearly every need of the world’s top corporations, ranging from M&A and antitrust, to cybersecurity and entertainment, to litigation and white collar law. Perhaps most notably, Akin Gump has long been recognized as one of the country’s top lobbying and policy firms, on both a national scale and even longer in the state of Texas. As a result, the firm’s political connections run deep, with a number of former political figures now on the firm’s roster.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
728
Headcount Change Since 2016

Overall-46Partner-1

Salary Scale
Market
Bonus Category
Full Match
Hours Required
Unspecified
Top Feeder Schools
Georgetown University Law Center, Columbia Law School, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
6.5
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
18%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
14%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
25%
Promotion Rate
10%
Most Common Federal Case Types
Government Benefits, Bankruptcy, Labor
Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., FirstEnergy Solutions Corp., St. Mary Medical Center
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance

  • 18 weeks maternity leave

Benefits and Perks

  • Bar review course (PMBR)
  • Bar exam fees
  • Salary advance: up to $8,000
  • Relocation benefits: distance based reimbursement up to $4,000
  • Pro-rated stub bonus

Superstars

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Kim Koopersmith
Partner, Chairperson

Having served as the firm’s chairperson for the past six years, Koopersmith is one of the few women Biglaw leaders. Under her innovative leadership, the firm has thrived, making great strides in the areas of diversity, flexible work schedules, and pro bono.

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Kevin J. Wolf
Partner

Recently named to The National Law Journal’s inaugural list of Technology Trailblazers, Wolf is an international trade partner in the firm’s D.C. office. Over his storied 25+ year career, Wolf has represented clients across several industries and served as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration under President Obama.

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Marissa Román Griffith
Partner

A partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Griffith is known for her expertise in media finance and entertainment transactional matters. The Beverly Hills Bar Association recently honored Griffith as its 2019 Entertainment Lawyer of the Year.

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Jason Weil
Counsel

IP Counsel in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Weil is renowned for his patent litigation skills, having represented some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in highly technical cases. The Legal Intelligencer recently named Weil as one of its 2019 Lawyers on the Fast Track.

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