← Law Firm Transparency Directory

Firm Summary

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Fried_Frank_logo_words_blue_541U

Since its founding days in 1890s New York City, Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson has made a name for itself in the financial sector. Counting some of the world’s top financial institutions, investment funds, and corporations among its client ranks, Fried Frank has built one of the industry’s most solid reputations when it comes to corporate work. Among its strongest practices are its M&A, corporate governance, and securities regulation groups, though the full-service firm offers its elite clients stellar representation in real estate, litigation, and tax as well. Today, the firm’s approximately 500 lawyers work out Fried Frank’s four offices in New York, Washington, D.C., London, and Frankfurt.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
531
Headcount Change Since 2016

Overall+76Partner+34

Salary Scale
Market +
Bonus Category
Full Match
Hours Required
1,800 - 2,000
Top Feeder Schools
Columbia Law School, NYU School of Law, Fordham University School of Law
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
6
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
30%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
4%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
19%
Promotion Rate
2%
Most Common Federal Case Types
Bankruptcy, Finance, Arbitration
Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
Centrum Bank AG, Verwaltungs Und Privat, American College of Physicians
Leopard Solutions is our primary data partner for the Law Firm Transparency Project. This data was compiled in the first quarter of 2022. For the most current data, visit Leopard Solutions.

Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance

  • Flex and/or reduced hours
  • Tech stipend
  • Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
  • Telecommuting
  • As of November 2018, all new parents get 12 weeks leave (which can be split in two blocks within first 12 months);
    • Birthing mothers are eligible for additional disability leave
    • Accrued time off can be used to supplement leave
  • Breast milk delivery service for breastfeeding employees traveling for work
    • Nursing rooms in every office
  • Back-up childcare
  • Reduced work schedules for associates who are new parents for up to 6 months
  • Access to a 24/7 wellness program

Benefits and Perks

  • Bar review course (PMBR)
  • Bar exam fees
  • $3K bar stipend
  • $10K salary advance
  • $2K moving stipend
  • Pro-rated stub bonus
  • Mentoring

Superstars

Jon Mechanic

Jonathan L. Mechanic
Partner - Real Estate

Chairman of the firm’s Real Estate Department, Mechanic is widely recognized as one of the top real estate attorneys in the country. Mechanic regularly advises owners, investors, developers, REITs, and lenders in all stages of commercial real estate transactions. He has received countless awards and accolades over the years, including recently being named to Commercial Observer’s Power 100 list.

6614AC81E55E9B073EFCBC205BBEBFAD

Kate Downey
Partner - Corporate

A corporate partner the firm’s London office, Downey is the head of the firm’s European Private Equity Funds Practice and a co-chair of the European Committee of Women in Fund Finance. Consistently recognized by UK publications as a leader in the private funds arena, Downey regularly advises some of the world’s top fund sponsors and financial institutions.

0CA183602294A10C5E3BF57802A9D23F

Ashar Qureshi
Partner - Corporate

A London-based partner in the firm’s Corporate department, Qureshi is widely recognized as one of the top capital markets and corporate lawyers in London and is the head of EMEA global transactions for the firm. He specializes in international corporate transactions covering Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including M&A, capital markets, and corporate finance.

114CC2373F9CA9F7F5F760EEE160DDEE

Melanie Meyers
Partner - Real Estate

A real estate partner in the firm’s New York office, Meyers has been involved in some of the biggest projects to transform New York City in recent years. She specializes in real estate development, with a focus on land use, zoning, and environmental review. Meyers has received awards for her expertise year after year, including recently being named to Commercial Observer’s Power 100 list.

Above the Law Coverage

 

 

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.