Fenwick & West LLP

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Firm Summary

Founded in 1972 by a group of New York attorneys who had a hunch that Silicon Valley would be the next big thing in tech, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more highly regarded firm in the technology sector today than Fenwick & West. With more than 350 attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Shanghai, the firm has deftly handled many of the largest venture capital fundings in the tech world in recent years. Their client roster reads like a who's who of the cyber world, counting companies like Facebook, Uber, Amazon, and Airbnb among its ranks. While tech may be its bread and butter, the firm is adept at handling its elite clients' needs across the board, with impressive experience handling IP matters, complex commercial and financial transactions, M&A, and high-stakes litigation. In addition to providing top-notch representation, the firm is consistently voted one of the best firms in the country to work for.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Fenwick & West LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
427
Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall +60 Partner +8
Salary Scale
Market
Bonus Category
Full Match < 2000 Hours Billable Requirement
Hours Required
1,800 - 2,000
Mandatory Arbitration?
No
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
5.4
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
20%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
6%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
26%
Promotion Rate
5%
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance
  • 16 weeks gender-neutral parental leave for all attorneys
    • birthing mothers get 22 weeks of paid leave plus a minimum of 6 weeks pregnancy disability leave
    • Leave can be taken consecutively or intermittently
    • For parents adopting or fostering children, leave can be taken prior to placement

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