Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Firm Summary

Willkie Farr & Gallagher traces its roots back to 1888 New York, when it counted historical figures such as Ulysses S. Grant and Thomas Edison among its early clients. Over time, the firm established itself as a major player on the East Coast and then across the world. Today it employs approximately 700 attorneys at 10 offices in the U.S. and in Europe. Its practice areas span most of the world's major industries and it touts an impressive client roster of major international corporations. Excelling in both the corporate and litigation spheres, the firm has mastered the core practice areas found at most full-service firms, as well as office-specific specialties like communications, environmental law, and government relations.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
627
Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall +122 Partner +63
Salary Scale
Market
Bonus Category
Full Match
Hours Required
Unspecified
Mandatory Arbitration?
No
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
5.3
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
8%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
6%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
25%
Promotion Rate
5%
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance
  • 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
  • 4 weeks family leave
  • Flex and/or reduced hours
  • Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
Benefits and Perks
  • Bar review course
  • Bar exam fees
  • $10K salary advance
  • Direct billing with preferred movers; moving of car
  • Pro-rated stub bonus
  • Mentoring

Above the Law Coverage

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