Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Firm Summary

Since its early days in the Lone Star State, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has grown to become one of the world's biggest and most highly renowned law firms. Founded in 1945 in Dallas, the firm today has over 950 lawyers working in 21 offices scattered throughout the world. The multifaceted firm is capable of handling nearly every need of the world's top corporations, ranging from M&A and antitrust, to cybersecurity and entertainment, to litigation and white collar law. Perhaps most notably, Akin Gump has long been recognized as one of the country's top lobbying and policy firms, on both a national scale and even longer in the state of Texas. As a result, the firm's political connections run deep, with a number of former political figures now on the firm's roster.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
728
Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall-46Partner-1
Salary Scale
Market
Bonus Category
Full Match
Hours Required
Unspecified
Mandatory Arbitration?
No
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
6.5
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
18%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
14%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
25%
Promotion Rate
10%
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance
  • 18 weeks maternity leave
Benefits and Perks
  • Bar review course (PMBR)
  • Bar exam fees
  • Salary advance: up to $8,000
  • Relocation benefits: distance based reimbursement up to $4,000
  • Pro-rated stub bonus

Above the Law Coverage

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