Firm Summary
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has come a long way since its founding in Philadelphia in 1873 — today it’s one of the largest law firms in the world, employing over 2,200 attorneys and specialists in 22 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. It’s also currently the largest firm in the world run by a woman. The full-service firm provides top-notch corporate and litigation services that span nearly every sector, representing more than half of today’s Fortune 100 companies. Along with more traditional industries, Morgan Lewis has excelled at advising clients in some of today’s most crucial emerging markets, including technology, life sciences, healthcare, and ecommerce.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 1649
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
-29
Partner
+74
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Full Match < 2000 Hours Billable Requirement
- Hours Required
- 1,800 - 2,000
- Top Feeder Schools
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, University of Virginia Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 6.2
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 11%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 11%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 28%
- Promotion Rate
- 2%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Employment Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Personal Injury
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- Actavis LLC, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 12 weeks maternity leave
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course
- $10K bar review stipend
- Case-by-case salary advance
- Direct billing with preferred movers
- $10K stub bonus (NY only?)
- Full payback required if associate leaves within 12 months
Superstars
Jami Wintz McKeon
Chair of the Firm
The former head of the firm’s litigation practice (its largest group), McKeon is the Chair of the firm, making her in charge of the largest law firm in the world led by a woman. McKeon, continues to represent some of the world’s largest banks and Fortune 100 companies, particularly in the technology and financial services industries, in complex litigation and investigations matters.
Grace E. Speights
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Speights is the head of the firm’s labor and employment practice. Speights is highly regarded for handling high-stakes and high-profile workplace matters and employment discrimination claims, and is recognized for her involvement in leading internal investigations and advising corporations in the post-#MeToo workplace.
James J. Dragna
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Dragna’s practice focuses on advising clients in the energy, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors in nationwide environmental matters. Dragna regularly represents clients in multi-party, multi-claim litigation following environmental crises, infrastructure litigation, hazardous waste proceedings, and water treatment, collection, and discharge infrastructure matters.
Gregory T. Parks
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Parks focuses on representing retail companies and other consumer-facing clients in privacy and cybersecurity matters, class actions, compliance matters, and commercial disputes. Parks has advised clients in the aftermath of over 500 data breaches, assisting with the formulation of immediate response plans.
Above the Law Coverage
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Not everyone at the firm will see the money.
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The pro bono all stars!
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Biglaw Firm And Partner Ripped To Shreds On National TV
This is one of the many ‘perks’ of representing the president in his tax matters.
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Trump Lawyers Produce More Comically Bad Drafting
Morgan Lewis does great work, with a few exceptions.
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Another Firm Stiffs First-Year Associates On Bonuses
Everyone but first-years are happy with the bonuses…
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Another Biglaw Firm Jumps On The Telecommuting Bandwagon
This isn’t just a nice perk for associates; it’s beneficial to the firm as well.
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Top 10 Am Law Firm Hands Out Big-Money Bonuses To Associates
Associates are going to be so happy this holiday season.
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100 Biglaw Firms Putting Diversity On The Front Burner
Biglaw is working on its diversity problem.
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