Why Are Susman Godfrey Associates So Happy These Days?

What do Susman Godfrey associates share in common with famous rappers? A taste for pricey cognac.

onApril 22, 2015 at 1:32 PMApril 24, 2015 at 7:57 AM

Since our partners exist in a state of perpetual bliss, I asked our associates about the most significant events in boosting their morale. The consensus is:

a. The hotel security camera footage of a very strong associate relocating a huge statue during the middle of the night during our firm retreat in Deer Valley, Utah.

b. Providing free snacks to all employees in our various offices.

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c. Offering “standing desks” to associates who prefer them.

d. Maintaining our composure when our associates decided to charge us for — and consume — a case of cognac pre-dating the McKinley administration.

— Neal Manne, a managing partner of Susman Godfrey, explaining to the Texas Lawyer why firm morale was so high. Item (d) “substantially eroded the proceeds from the firm’s $1.3 billion settlement for the class in the Toyota unintended accelerated litigation” — and caused the statue incident mentioned in item (a).