Firm Summary
Blank Rome LLP
Formed in Philadelphia in 1946 as a diverse and inclusive work environment by two lawyers who were excluded from other local firms because of their religion, Blank Rome today counts 600 attorneys among its ranks, spread across 13 offices in the U.S. and China. Blank Rome is a true general practice firm, with a broad range of clients in the real estate, financial services, chemical, technology, energy, and life sciences industries and sectors. They’ve also recently focused on expanding into emerging areas like cybersecurity and data privacy.; energy, petrochemical and natural resources; and intellectual property. Additionally, the firm has nationally and internationally recognized maritime, matrimonial, insurance recovery, and government contracts practices.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Blank Rome LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 648
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall +8
Partner +31
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Top Feeder Schools
- Temple University, James E. Beasley Law, Villanova Law, George Washington University Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.8
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 22%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 13%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 24%
- Promotion Rate
- 5%
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 12 weeks maternity leave
Benefits and Perks
- $6K bar stipend (New York)
- $5K to $8K bar stipend (Philadelphia)
Above the Law Coverage
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Am Law 100 Firm Reverses Course On COVID Cuts, Restores Full Pay
But will employees be made whole for the money they missed out on?
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The Am Law 100 COVID-19 Furloughs Continue
Staff bears the brunt of these measures.
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Not Content With Staff Furloughs, Am Law 100 Firm Follows Up With Across-The-Board Pay Cuts
More bad news from this Biglaw firm.
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Biglaw Lawsuit Drama: Partners Allege Merger Deprived Them Of Their Money
The partners allege they’re owed more than $4 million.
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