Firm Summary
Latham & Watkins LLP
Though Latham & Watkins has grown impressively from a small SoCal shop founded in 1934 to a global megafirm today, employing over 2,700 attorneys in 29 offices across 14 countries, the firm still proudly clings to a “One Firm” philosophy. Rejecting the idea of a traditional headquarters and segmented management, the firm touts its team approach and its involvement of associates in determining their own employment matters, including compensation and promotion. A truly full-service firm, Latham & Watkins is adept at providing top-notch services across the spectrum, featuring over 60 international practice groups and industry teams in nearly every sector and specialty imaginable.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 1760
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+269
Partner
+122
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Full Match
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- Georgetown University Law Center, Harvard Law School, University of Virginia Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.8
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 11%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 7%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 25%
- Promotion Rate
- 4%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Bankruptcy, Finance, Intellectual Property
- 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 for the Northern District of Illinois
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC, Middle River Power LLC, National Collegiate Athletic Association
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 4 weeks family leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Tech stipend
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
- Telecommuting
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course
- Bar exam expenses
- $13,333 bar stipend (4 weeks pay)
- Up to $6K moving reimbursement; moving of car; temporary furnished housing during home search; preferred treatment from specific lenders; apartment broker fees; airline travel or driving expenses
- Mentoring
Superstars
Jonathan Lippman
Of Counsel
Of counsel in the firm’s New York office and a member of the Litigation & Trial Department, Lippman specializes in providing strategic counsel on New York law and national appellate matters. Lippman is the former Chief Judge of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. He also serves as a leader of the firm’s pro bono practice.
Judith Hasko
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Silicon Valley office, Hasko is the global Vice Chair of the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice and routinely handles a variety of matters on behalf of high-profile clients in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic sectors. The National Law Journal recently recognized Hasko in its inaugural list of Technology Law Trailblazers.
Veronica Relea
Partner
A partner in the firm’s New York office, Relea is a member of the highly regarded Project Development & Finance and Latin America Practices, focusing on representing project developers and lenders in highly structured and complex finance transactions. Latinvex recently named Relea to its 2019 list of Latin America’s Top Female Lawyers.
Daniel Meron
Partner
A partner in the Litigation & Trial Department of the firm’s D.C. office, Meron is Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice and Co-Chair of the firm’s Healthcare Services & Providers Industry Group. Meron applies his highly regarded litigation, regulatory, and investigatory experience to complex matters in the healthcare and life sciences fields, and was recently recognized as a Healthcare Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.
Above the Law Coverage
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Which Biglaw Firm Is Best For Pro Bono? (2017)
The pro bono all stars!
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Biglaw Associate Who Moonlights As Opera Singer To Perform At Carnegie Hall
Wow! If you’d like to support a Biglaw attorney who managed to dream the impossible dream, tickets are available here.
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Biglaw Firm Offers Revolutionary Program For Working Mothers
This program is the the first of its kind among all Biglaw firms. Wow!
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Earth’s Highest-Grossing Law Firm Increases Associate Salaries
Congratulations to associates on this firm’s planet-wide success!
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Latham Just Shocked Us All With Fall Bonuses!
Plus they announced a charitable giving program.
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.
