Firm Summary
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is no stranger to representing some of the world’s largest corporations and most innovative newcomers, counting Fortune 500 companies and emerging tech startups among its client ranks. Founded in 1884, the firm today has 10 offices around the world that employ over 900 attorneys. The firm’s 32 major practice areas represent nearly every area of law and industry sector. On the corporate side of things, the firm has created one of the world’s elite M&A practices, with additional strengths in the areas of private equity, fund formation, capital markets, and structured finance. Its litigation prowess is just as strong, with lawyers deftly handling disputes at both the trial and appellate level, as well as complex government investigations.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 813
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+6
Partner
+33
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Full Match
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.6
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 21%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 4%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 21%
- Promotion Rate
- 3%
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 18 weeks maternity leave
Above the Law Coverage
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Biglaw Giant Matches Associate Raises, PLUS Special Summer Bonuses!
Raises are nice, but raises plus special bonuses are even better.
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Biglaw Firm Blows Competition Out Of The Water With Tech Spending Stipend For Associates
Keeping up with the times just got a little easier.
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Biglaw Firm Matches Cravath… But Are They Cutting Associate Compensation While No One’s Looking?
Sure, they’re giving the same bonus, but lawyers are feeling the pinch elsewhere.
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Simpson Thacher Makes A Move On Bonuses, Offering Associates Fistfuls Of Cash
A Biglaw compensation leader has entered the scene.
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