Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
(212) 728-8000
As an elite firm with 13 global offices and approximately 1,000 attorneys, 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 and the absence of a billable hour requirement are clear frontrunners as far as perks go.
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Willkie Farr is an impressive firm with a significant history, counting two past U.S. Supreme Court justices as alumni and Thomas Edison as a past client. New associates have top grades and come from top schools, as well as local schools. Once at the firm, they’ll find a pleasant and courteous environment in which staff are valued and people enjoy socializing together. Partners show genuine concern for associates and their professional growth. Communication within the firm seems to be a strong point, as is lateral integration. Formal training options, during orientation and throughout the year, are plentiful, though associates get more out of experiential learning and mentorship from senior associates and partners. Work assignments are challenging and sophisticated, and associates...
One of the New York elites, Willkie is home to approximately 1,000 attorneys. In addition to its home in the Big Apple, the firm has offices in Chicago, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, 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 Fr...
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.