Firm Summary
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
Founded in 1997, Boies, Schiller & Flexner is one of the newer kids on the legal block, but their youth has never been mistaken for inexperience. The firm is known for taking on the most complex and nuanced cases for many of the world’s top companies. Employing nearly 300 lawyers in 15 offices across the U.S. and in London, the young firm still operates with a one-firm mentality to provide comprehensive services across the globe. Boise, Schiller & Flexner hires the best of the best trial lawyers, along with strategic advisors and crisis managers who excel in advocating for their clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Their impressive roster of clients is a who’s who of the business world, making it no surprise that the firm has firmly secured a position as one of the top litigation outfits in the country.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 181
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
-101
Partner
-26
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Market +
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, Yale Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 7.1
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 10%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 8%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 16%
- Promotion Rate
- 5%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Antitrust, Personal Injury, Property
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- ZCM Asset Holding Company, LLC, United Healthcare Services, Inc., Zurich Capital Markets Company
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 12 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 4 weeks family leave
- Sabbaticals
- Telecommuting
Benefits and Perks
- BarBri (direct billing)
- Bar exam fees
- $10K salary advance
Superstars
David Boies
Chairman
Arguably one of the most famous lawyers in America today, Boies started the firm in 1997 after leaving behind a successful litigation career at Cravath. Having made a name for himself in some of the most high-profile cases of the past few decades, Boies has recently experienced a fall from grace following his involvement in the Harvey Weinstein and Theranos scandals.
Jonathan Schiller
Managing Partner
Having built a successful career in litigation and international arbitration at Kaye Scholer, Schiller co-founded the firm with Boies. One of the most renowned commercial litigators in the world, Schiller has handled countless high-stakes matters for some of the biggest companies in the world.
Donald Flexner
Partner
Joining the firm as a name partner in 1999, Flexner focuses on antitrust litigation. Having represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission, Flexner is regarded as one of top specialists for high-stakes antitrust defense.
Susan Estrich
Partner
A partner in the firm’s L.A. office, Estrich has an impressive resume, which includes being the first woman President of the Harvard Law Review and clerking for Justice Stevens. A renowned expert at appellate law, today Estrich equally focuses on trial-level litigation for some of the firm’s biggest clients.
Above the Law Coverage
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A Look At Boies Schiller’s Brand New Offices In New York’s Hottest New Neighborhood
Hudson Yards quickly becoming the go-to location for attorneys.
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Boies Schiller Flexner Shakes Up Its Executive Committee
Preparing for a firm without David Boies.
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David Boies Takes Responsibility For Enabling Harvey Weinstein
David Boies’s role in keeping the allegations against the Hollywood mogul under wraps.
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Boies Schiller Picks Up A Top Boutique
The move expands BSF’s presence in California.
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Despite Changes To Their Compensation System, Associates At Boies Schiller Can Still Take Home HUGE Bonuses
Bonuses for some associates are more than DOUBLE market rate!
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.
