Firm Summary
Baker Botts
When you think of law firms in Texas, Baker Botts is one of the first that comes to mind. Founded in 1840, before Texas was even a state, the firm today has expanded to over 700 lawyers in 13 offices around the globe. With practice areas spanning from antitrust to litigation to finance, the firm is perhaps best known for its work in the areas of energy and technology. Today, over one-third of the firm’s attorneys work in the technology sector, shoring up a tech practice that crosses borders and combines disciplines to help advise some of the largest companies in the world.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Baker Botts
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 567
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall -64
Partner -21
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- University of Texas at Austin School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, University of Houston Law Center
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.3
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 9%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 10%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 25%
- Promotion Rate
- 3%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Property
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., Lyft Inc.
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 12 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 12 weeks family leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
- Mentoring
Benefits and Perks
- BarBri, PMBR
- Bar exam fees, hotel
- $5.5K signing bonus
- $5K graduation bonus
- Firm has direct billing with preferred movers
- Relocation benefit includes moving your car
- Firm will provide consulting services from professional house or apartment hunters
- Employees receive preferred treatment from specific lenders
- Firm covers gas mileage if you drive, or plane tickets if you fly out
Superstars
Steve Mann
Partner
Highly regarded in the legal tech world, Mann recently joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in its Corporate practice group. Mann focuses on the representing both public and private companies in a variety of commercial matters, with a particular focus on matters relating to technology, including software, licensing, distribution, integration and development transactions.
Richard Harper
Partner, Department Chair - Litigation
A specialist in high-stakes business tort and commercial contract disputes, Harper recently assumed the role of Partner-in-Charge of Baker Botts’ New York office. His work focuses on technology, media, and telecommunications companies, particularly in the areas of fiduciary duty and securities litigation.
Brad Honeycutt
Partner
Based in Houston, Honeycutt is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department. He recently joined the firm to help bolster its standing as a leader in the energy industry and private equity sectors.
Above the Law Coverage
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Baker Botts Rolls Back COVID Cuts, And Makes Another Round Of Special Bonuses
Bonuses will be paid before year end.
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Baker Botts Announces ‘Collective Sacrifice’ As Part Of COVID-19 Response
Expect salary cuts across the board.
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50 Positions Will Be Eliminated By October 15th At This Biglaw Firm
That’s… a lot of layoffs.
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Baking Up Some Delicious Raises
After cutting back last year, the firm is moving ahead with the rest of Biglaw.
The Law Firm Transparency Project draws upon Above the Law research as well as data provided by Leopard Solutions and UniCourt. Click here for an expanded methodology and definition of terms.
