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%
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
Above the Law Coverage
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Biglaw Firm Takes Big Steps To Focus On Attorney Mental Health And Wellness
The firm wants to help attorneys and staff create ‘lives of meaning and fulfillment.’
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For This Biglaw Firm First Comes Raises, Then Comes The Fine Print
Not everyone at the firm will see the money.
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Which Biglaw Firm Is Best For Pro Bono? (2017)
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.
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.
