Indeed, we generate as much work for our office as the other firm offices generate for us. We integrate associates into firm life by avoiding undue emphasis on hierarchy and treating one another as professional colleagues, not as subordinates or employees. 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 firm culture. Due to the relatively small size of our office, all attorneys are actively encouraged to play a role in management. At Fried Frank LA, our professional goals and standards are high, but the work atmosphere is informal, the work is varied and the opportunities to grow professionally and personally are virtually unlimited.
Associates also participate in management .
For example, associate hiring decisions are made solely by the partners and associates on our LA recruitment committee. One of the best ways to figure out if Fried Frank LA is right for you is to join as a summer associate. Many of our full-time associates started out as summer associates. The summer program is an essential part of our recruiting process, and we are determined to provide summer associates with a realistic view of Fried Frank LA's practice, lifestyle and people. The program is designed to be flexible, and summer associates are integrated into the firm as quickly as possible, and involved immediately in client matters.