Additional experience and satisfaction is gained by associates engaged in pro bono activities and we encourage and support our lawyers who wish to become involved in these efforts. Associates interact substantially with clients, at first with partner guidance, and later, as responsible representatives of the firm. Every effort is made to place incoming associates in the practice area in which they are most interested, firm needs allowing. If, after a period of time, an associate concludes a different practice area is more suitable, a transfer may be arranged. We recognize the importance of benchmarks to measuring professional growth and, therefore, conduct individual performance reviews on a semi-annual basis.
Associate compensation is comparable to other area firms of similar size and practice.
While there is no prescribed period for partnership consideration, the general track is approximately nine years. In closing, we hope this summary has given you an insight into our practice, our work ethic, and our philosophy.