Firm Summary
Mayer Brown LLP
Since its founding in Chicago in 1881, Mayer Brown has grown exponentially, today counting 27 offices in four continents around the globe, with 200 lawyers centered in each of the global financial centers of New York, Hong Kong, and London. The firm offers deep expertise in a wide range of practice areas and industries, from complex litigation to high-stakes transactions in everything from financial services to real estate. Where Mayer Brown garners the most acclaim, however, is its appellate practice. As one of the first firms to create a dedicated Supreme Court practice group, it comes as no surprise that the firm has appeared before the court more than 225 times to date, representing an average of 15 parties or amici and presenting an average of four arguments per term in recent years.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Mayer Brown LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 1024
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+73
Partner
+77
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Full Match
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- Harvard Law School, University of Chicago Law School, Northwestern University School of Law, University of Michigan Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 7
- 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)
- 22%
- Promotion Rate
- 4%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Contract, Finance, Property
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- 3M Company, Citibank, N.A., AT&T Corp.
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Sabbaticals
- Tech stipend
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course (MPRE)
- Bar exam expenses
- $0-10K bar stipend
- Up to $3K moving reimbursement; moving of car; prefered treatment from specific lenders; pre-move visit
- $0-9K stub bonus
Superstars
Rajesh De
Partner
The managing partner of the firm’s Washington D.C. office, De is the head of the firm’s global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy and National Security practices, as well as a member of the firm’s Congressional Investigations & Crisis Management team. De is highly respected as one of the top lawyers in the country on governmental matters, having previously worked at the White House, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the National Security Agency (NSA).
Andrew Pincus
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Washington D.C. office, Pincus is a highly renowned appellate lawyer with extensive experience briefing and arguing cases before the Supreme Court and various federal and state appellate courts. Pincus has argued 29 cases before the Supreme Court, including two cases in the October 2018 Term.
Matthew Ingber
Partner
Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s New York office, Ingber is co-head of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and has received numerous accolades for his litigation prowess. His practice focuses primarily on representing major corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies, and individuals in high-profile, complex litigation matters.
Timothy Keeler
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of its Government Relations & Public Law and International Trade practices, Keeler is regarded as one of the top lawyers on international trade law and economic policy matters. Previously, Keeler held several senior positions in the U.S. Government, including serving as Chief of Staff in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Above the Law Coverage
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