Firm Summary
Williams & Connolly LLP
A younger firm than most of its top competitors in the Biglaw world, Williams & Connolly was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1967. Unlike the rest of the firms of its caliber, Williams & Connolly decided to stay put, resisting global expansion and exponential growth. To this day, the firm maintains only a D.C. presence, with approximately 300 attorneys who work almost exclusively on litigation matters. Don’t let their small size fool you, though — this powerhouse can go head to head with firms four times its size and still come out on top. Widely recognized as one of the world’s best litigation firms, Williams & Connolly is the go-to for some of the biggest corporations in the world from every sector, not to mention celebrities, political figures, and even other law firms. In addition to high-stakes litigation, the firm a strong presence in the intellectual property and products liability sectors, and is no stranger to arguing before the Supreme Court.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Williams & Connolly LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 343
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+70
Partner
+11
- Salary Scale
- Market +
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- Harvard Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, Duke Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 6.8
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- -13%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 7%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 25%
- Promotion Rate
- 2%
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
- Adoption aid
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course
- Bar exam fees
- Case-by-case salary advance
- Reasonable moving expenses up to a cap
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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.
