Firm Summary
Sheppard Mullin LLP
Since its formation in 1927, the full-service firm of Sheppard Mullin has expanded to employ nearly 900 attorneys in 15 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. As the firm has grown, it has increasingly focusing on regional specialization, with dedicated groups in various offices focusing on nuanced matters like tech, entertainment, healthcare, or government contracts. The firm offers a wide range of practice areas on both the corporate and litigation sides of the spectrum, with widely recognized expertise in handling high-profile litigation, complex financial transactions, and cutting-edge technology matters. The firm’s vast array of services is rounded out by specialties in everything from tax and real estate to IP and climate change.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Sheppard Mullin LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 880
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+148
Partner
+102
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Full Match
- Hours Required
- 1,800 - 2,000
- Top Feeder Schools
- UCLA School of Law, USC Gould School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 6.3
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 17%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 10%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 25%
- Promotion Rate
- 4%
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 12 weeks maternity leave
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course direct-billed to firm
- Stipend to cover bar exam fees
- $8K bar stipend
- Direct billing with preferred movers; cost of airfare
- Full payback required if associate leaves within 12 months
Above the Law Coverage
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Biglaw Firm Lets Bob Cratchit Take Christmas Eve Off
Wait… this was even in question?
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More Biglaw Bonuses With Extra Cash For Big Billers
Attorneys can make up to $20K more for hitting higher billing targets.
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Biglaw Firm’s 2017-18 Bonuses That They’ll Pay You In 2019
All money news is good news.
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An Earlier Bonus Announcement For This Firm Paying Most Associates Under Market
Usually associates have to wait until March to learn that they’re probably not getting Cravath bonuses.
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Firm Disappoints Associates With Bonus Announcement… Again
What’s worse than having to wait months for your bonus announcement? Getting a lackluster bonus announcement after waiting months for your bonus announcement!
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Biglaw Firm Goes With Good News/Bad News Approach For COVID Austerity Measures
Mostly good news… except for those laid off.
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