Narrative Most law students want to know what it is like to work in the DC office of a major New York City law firm. Of course, Fried Frank is not like other Washington offices of New York-based firms. Established in 1949, the Washington office of Fried Frank is a full-service firm of approximately 145 lawyers. The firm represents some of the world's leading corporations, financial institutions and investment bankers, as well as governmental agencies in corporate, financial, securities, banking, litigation, antitrust and tax matters. We encourage creativity in our work product and provide associates with a high level of responsibility on client matters.
Attorneys enjoy an informal and friendly work environment where open communication is encouraged.
While Fried Frank DC is part of a larger law firm, we are highly autonomous. Associate hiring decisions are made solely by the partners and associates on our DC Recruitment Committee. Many matters are staffed with attorneys from more than one department or office. Ours is a firm where associates are expected to, and do, have at least one opinion on anything and everything, from substantive matters on which they work to various aspects of law firm culture. We have a strong commitment to pro bono service.