Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Robert S. Strauss Tower
2001 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
2001 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone number: (202) 887-4000
Visit Website: www.akingump.com
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900 lawyers strong with a long list of lauded practice areas, there isn’t much at which Akin Gump doesn’t excel. Transparent? Check. Making strides in diversity? You bet. Walking the wellness walk? Absolutely. Social types who are down to earth will fit well at the firm. Akin Gump is a leader in lending a helping hand, with an attorney average of more than 100 hours devoted to pro bono clients per year and over 70% pro bono participation.
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Akin Gump prioritizes academic excellence and a personality that will match the firm’s culture when recruiting prospective candidates, and associates receive training and guidelines on how to conduct the interview process. Evidenced through the firm’s open-door policy, associates value the social and welcoming atmosphere at Akin Gump and the frequency of interactions between attorneys, both in and outside the office. Associates appreciate that the firm doesn’t operate on a rigid hierarchical structure when it comes to attorney/partner relationships and say the firm’s leadership is transparent with respect to the firm’s finances and decision making. The associates find the flexibility to be able to work from home or in the office helps offset the occasional long hours and bel...
Founded in Texas in 1945, Akin Gump has grown to become one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 900 lawyers across 20 offices around the globe, operating at the intersection of public policy, business, and the law.
From Two to 900+
The Akin Gump story began when former FBI agents Richard Gump and Robert Strauss started up a small legal practice in post-WWII Dallas. Strauss went on to become chair of the Democratic National Committee, chaired Jimmy Carter’s successful presidential campaign in 1976, and worked for both the Carter and George H.W. Bush administrations. Over the past 75 years, the firm has grown from two lawyers to a global powerhouse with more than 900 lawyers.
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Our Firm
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading global law firm providing innovative legal services and business solutions to individuals and institutions. We are one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 900 lawyers and professionals in 21 offices. Our firm’s clients range from individuals to corporations and foreign governments.
We were founded in Texas in 1945 by Robert Strauss and Richard Gump, with the guiding vision that commitment, excellence and integrity would drive the success of the firm. We incorporated those qualities into the firm’s core values as we grew into an international full-service firm positioned at the intersection of commerce, policy and the law. This dedication to the advancement of these values guides relationships within the firm and, most importantly, with its clients.