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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | Winston & Strawn works with both public and private companies on a range of legal issues. The firm gives their associates real work experience early on in their career, which is seen in the number of top American and international attorney that are (or were at one point) a part of this firm. <br> | + | Winston & Strawn works with both public and private companies on a range of legal issues. The firm gives their associates real work experience early on in their career, which is seen in the number of top American and international attorney that are (or were at one point) a part of this firm. <br> |
| − | Dedicated to professional development, community involvement, and client services Winston & Strawn was also one of the first law firms in the country to adopt a written pro bono policy. Engaged in a variety of pro bono endeavors, Winston & Strawn treats their pro bono clients with the same attention and time as their paying clientele. <br> | + | Dedicated to professional development, community involvement, and client services Winston & Strawn was also one of the first law firms in the country to adopt a written pro bono policy. Engaged in a variety of pro bono endeavors, Winston & Strawn treats their pro bono clients with the same attention and time as their paying clientele. <br> |
== Winston & Strawn Practice Areas == | == Winston & Strawn Practice Areas == | ||
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Winston & Strawn provides virtually ever type of business-related legal counsel, including:<br> | Winston & Strawn provides virtually ever type of business-related legal counsel, including:<br> | ||
| − | *Advertising, Marketing & Entertainment | + | *Advertising, Marketing & Entertainment |
| − | *Antitrust & Trade Regulation | + | *Antitrust & Trade Regulation |
| − | *Class Actions | + | *Class Actions |
| − | *Construction | + | *Construction |
| − | *English Law | + | *English Law |
| − | *Litigation | + | *Litigation |
| − | *Tax | + | *Tax |
| − | *Trusts & Estates | + | *Trusts & Estates |
| − | *Private Equity | + | *Private Equity |
| − | *Real Estate | + | *Real Estate |
| − | *Restructuring & Insolvency | + | *Restructuring & Insolvency |
| − | *Government Contracts | + | *Government Contracts |
*Government Regulations | *Government Regulations | ||
== Winston & Strawn Offices == | == Winston & Strawn Offices == | ||
| − | Winston & Strawn serves its clients from its fifteen offices around the globe. | + | Winston & Strawn serves its clients from its fifteen offices around the globe. |
*Beijing | *Beijing | ||
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== Winston & Strawn Recruiting == | == Winston & Strawn Recruiting == | ||
| − | Associates at Winston & Strawn praise the ease with which they can communicate with partners at the . Complaints usually centered around office politics, a lack of diversity, and often receiving assignments with short deadlines or little to no notice.<ref>http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/companies/company-profile/Gibson-Dunn-&amp;amp;amp;-Crutcher-LLP?companyId=392</ref> | + | Associates at Winston & Strawn praise the ease with which they can communicate with partners at the . Complaints usually centered around office politics, a lack of diversity, and often receiving assignments with short deadlines or little to no notice.<ref>http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/companies/company-profile/Gibson-Dunn-&amp;amp;amp;amp;-Crutcher-LLP?companyId=392</ref> |
Winston & Strawn primarily recruit through their summer associate program but also looks to hire seasoned attorneys as well as those individuals with judicial clerkship experience<br> | Winston & Strawn primarily recruit through their summer associate program but also looks to hire seasoned attorneys as well as those individuals with judicial clerkship experience<br> | ||
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| align="right" | $230,000 | | align="right" | $230,000 | ||
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| align="right" | $250,000 | | align="right" | $250,000 | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:51, 25 March 2011
Winston & Strawn LLP has been a legal powerhouse for over 150 years. With clients such as McDonald's and William Morris, Winston & Strawn has a reputation for handling complicated and public legal matters. WIth over 1,000 attorney spread throughout the
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Introduction
Winston & Strawn works with both public and private companies on a range of legal issues. The firm gives their associates real work experience early on in their career, which is seen in the number of top American and international attorney that are (or were at one point) a part of this firm.
Dedicated to professional development, community involvement, and client services Winston & Strawn was also one of the first law firms in the country to adopt a written pro bono policy. Engaged in a variety of pro bono endeavors, Winston & Strawn treats their pro bono clients with the same attention and time as their paying clientele.
Winston & Strawn Practice Areas
Winston & Strawn provides virtually ever type of business-related legal counsel, including:
- Advertising, Marketing & Entertainment
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Class Actions
- Construction
- English Law
- Litigation
- Tax
- Trusts & Estates
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Government Contracts
- Government Regulations
Winston & Strawn Offices
Winston & Strawn serves its clients from its fifteen offices around the globe.
- Beijing
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Geneva
- Hong Kong
- Houston
- London
- Los Angeles
- Moscow
- New York
- Newark
- Paris
- San Francisco
- Shanghi
- Washington, D.C.
Winston & Strawn's headquarters can be found in Chicago, Illinois .[1]
Winston & Strawn LLP
35 W. Wacker Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3197
Phone: (312) 558-5600
Web: www.winston.com
Winston & Strawn Size
Gibson Dunn employs well over 1000 attorneys across 15 offices worldwide.[2]
Winston & Strawn Recruiting
Associates at Winston & Strawn praise the ease with which they can communicate with partners at the . Complaints usually centered around office politics, a lack of diversity, and often receiving assignments with short deadlines or little to no notice.[3]
Winston & Strawn primarily recruit through their summer associate program but also looks to hire seasoned attorneys as well as those individuals with judicial clerkship experience
Gibson Dunn Salary and Bonuses
| Associate | Base Salary | Bonus Range | Bonus | Comments | |
| Year | |
Low | High | Discretionary |
|
| 1st Year |
$160,000 |
|
|
Yes |
|
| 2nd Year |
$170,000 |
|
|
Yes | |
| 3rd Year |
$180,000 |
|
|
Yes | |
| 4th Year |
$210,000 |
|
|
Yes | |
| 5th Year | $230,000 | |
|
Yes | |
| 6th Year | $250,000 | |
|
Yes | |
| 7th Year |
$265,000 |
|
|
Yes | |
| 8th Year |
$280,000 |
|
|
Yes | |
Based on May 2007 numbers.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.winston.com/index.cfm?contentID=4
- ↑ http://www.winston.com/index.cfm?contentID=4
- ↑ http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/companies/company-profile/Gibson-Dunn-&amp;amp;amp;-Crutcher-LLP?companyId=392
- ↑ http://www.infirmation.com/shared/lss/one-payscale.tcl?employer_id=CA3000
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