Firm Summary
Hunton Andrews Kurth
In 2018, the major merger of Mid-Atlantic-based Hunton & Williams and Houston’s Andrews Kurth Kenyon formed Hunton Andrews Kurth, a firm of nearly 1,000 attorneys in 21 offices around the globe. The combined firm counsels clients in over 100 different practice areas that cover nearly every aspect of the law. The firm has particularly been recognized for its energy and environmental law practices, as well as its litigation forte in the niche markets of Texas, California, Florida and the Mid-Atlantic.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Hunton Andrews Kurth
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 800
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall +125
Partner +42
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Hours Required
- 1,800 - 2,000
- Top Feeder Schools
- University of Virginia Law School, University of Houston Law Center, William & Mary School of Law
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.8
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- -4%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 10%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 24%
- Promotion Rate
- 2%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Personal Injury, Contract, Insurance
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- BP Exploration & Production Inc., BP America Production Company, Oath Inc.
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 16 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 6 weeks family leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
- Telecommuting
- Mentoring
- Adoption aid
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course, PMBR, exam expenses
- $3K salary advance
- Firm has direct billing with preferred movers
- Relocation benefit includes moving your car
- Firm covers part of closing costs
Superstars
Elbert Lin
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Richmond and Washington, D.C. offices, Lin co-chairs the firm’s Issues and Appeals practice. He has been involved in numerous precedent-setting cases in appellate courts across the country and previously served as the Solicitor General of West Virginia.
Kathleen Wu
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Dallas office, Wu has deep experience advising clients in many aspects of real estate law. She was recently recognized as an “Influencer” among ALM Media’s GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence Awards 2021.
Deirdre Duncan
Partner
Duncan is a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and the head of its renowned environmental practice. She brings her clients expertise in environmental, energy, and administrative law, and previously advised the Pentagon on environmental and land use issues.
Cassandra Collins
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Richmond office and the co-head of its Energy Litigation practice group, Collins specializes in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on energy and construction matters. She was recently named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2021 Top 250 Women in Litigation.
Above the Law Coverage
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Top Biglaw Firm Gives Out Delayed Special Bonuses
Associates will have to wait for the big bucks.
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Hunton Andrews Kurth Attorney Tops List As Biggest Jackhole Lawyer In America
This is not the way to conduct yourself in the public spotlight.
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