Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
Phone number: (212) 728-8000
Visit Website: www.willkie.com
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As an elite firm, Willkie seeks top talent—but the firm is careful to hire only those who will contribute positively to the culture. Associates rave about many aspects of the firm, but great compensation is a clear frontrunner as far as perks go. One of the New York elites, Willkie is home to more than 750 attorneys. In addition to its home in the Big Apple, the firm has offices in Chicago, DC, Houston, Palo Alto, and San Francisco, plus six locations across Europe. The firm is known for its work in antitrust, insurance, M&...
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To land a spot at Willkie, it’s crucial to show you are a fit—think enthusiastic and well-rounded. Simply attending a top school won’t cut it, and you’ll need to articulate “why Willkie.” The culture gets rave reviews as a friendly place where social opportunities abound but personal lives are respected. The tone starts at the top, with partners who are approachable, engaged, and caring, both professionally and personally. The firm offers frequent firmwide updates and biannual performance reviews. Associates are busy and have seen a recent uptick in work, but the lack of a billable-hours requirement alleviates some stress. And compensation receives no complaints, as Willkie pays top of market and was a leader in issuing 2021 special bonuses. There is no shortage of interesting wor...
One of the New York elites, Willkie is home to more than 750 attorneys. In addition to its home in the Big Apple, the firm has offices in Chicago, DC, Houston, Palo Alto, and San Francisco, plus six locations across Europe. The firm is known for its work in antitrust, insurance, M&A, private equity, restructuring, and securities litigation, among other areas.
On Broadway
In 1888, four lawyers planted roots on a little street called Broadway in New York City, naming the firm Hornblower & Byrne. Toward the end of the 19th century, the firm picked up a new name partner who would shape the next 40 years: William W. Miller. During the Miller years, the firm added attorneys of influence to its ranks (including future Supreme Court justice Felix Frankf...
At Willkie, people are our most valued asset. From the day you start at the Firm as a young lawyer, you are an integral part of the Willkie community and, whether you choose to remain here for the rest of your career or decide to move on to other endeavors, you will always be a part of the Willkie family.
There are many reasons to work at Willkie. At its simplest, our fundamental goal is to provide our attorneys with the highest-quality training, early responsibility and the opportunity to work on challenging and cutting-edge matters in a collaborative environment where people genuinely get along with each other.