Firm Summary
Blank Rome LLP
Formed in Philadelphia in 1946 as a diverse and inclusive work environment by two lawyers who were excluded from other local firms because of their religion, Blank Rome today counts 600 attorneys among its ranks, spread across 13 offices in the U.S. and China. Blank Rome is a true general practice firm, with a broad range of clients in the real estate, financial services, chemical, technology, energy, and life sciences industries and sectors. They’ve also recently focused on expanding into emerging areas like cybersecurity and data privacy.; energy, petrochemical and natural resources; and intellectual property. Additionally, the firm has nationally and internationally recognized maritime, matrimonial, insurance recovery, and government contracts practices.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Blank Rome LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 648
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall +8
Partner +31
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Top Feeder Schools
- Temple University, James E. Beasley Law, Villanova Law, George Washington University Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.8
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 22%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 13%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 24%
- Promotion Rate
- 5%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Finance, Contract, Marine Contract
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- Midland Credit Management Inc., Midland Funding LLC, Credit Corp Solutions Inc.
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 12 weeks maternity leave
Benefits and Perks
- $6K bar stipend (New York)
- $5K to $8K bar stipend (Philadelphia)
Superstars
Linda Kornfeld
Partner - Labor & Employment
A partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Kornfield is one of the most renowned insurance recovery attorneys in the country. The Vice Chair of the firm’s Insurance Recovery group, Kornfield has repeatedly been recognized as one of Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation.
Robert Jacobs
Partner - Insurance Recovery
A Washington, D.C.-based partner in the firm’s Insurance Recovery group, Jacobs regularly advises policyholders in a wide range of insurance recovery disputes arising from product liabilities, toxic torts, first-party property loss, business interruption, advertising liability, professional liability, kidnap and ransom losses, and various directors and officers-related liabilities. He was recently elected to serve as a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel, an invitation-only organization dedicated to improving the quality of the practice of insurance law and to increasing civility and professionalism in the field.
David Perry
Partner - Intellectual Property and Technology
A Philadelphia-based partner in and co-chair of Blank Rome’s Intellectual Property & Technology group, Perry focuses on the creation, protection, defense, and licensing of intellectual property for multinational clients with complex IP portfolios. He was recently listed in World Trademark Review (“WTR”) Global Leaders 2021, an annual directory that recognizes the world’s “foremost law firm and corporate trademark experts.”
Susan Bickley
Partner - Insurance Recovery
The chair of the firm’s Houston office, Bickley brings clients over 30 years’ experience in civil trial and appellate practice for employment litigation. She represents a wide range of clients in commercial and business disputes, trade secret litigation, and the defense of claims against professionals.
Above the Law Coverage
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Am Law 100 Firm Reverses Course On COVID Cuts, Restores Full Pay
But will employees be made whole for the money they missed out on?
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The Am Law 100 COVID-19 Furloughs Continue
Staff bears the brunt of these measures.
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Not Content With Staff Furloughs, Am Law 100 Firm Follows Up With Across-The-Board Pay Cuts
More bad news from this Biglaw firm.
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Biglaw Lawsuit Drama: Partners Allege Merger Deprived Them Of Their Money
The partners allege they’re owed more than $4 million.
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