There is an active social life at Patton Boggs for those who wish it. There are occasional happy hours at local bars that groups of partners, associates, and staff attend. The firm also has bowling, basketball, volleyball, and softball teams. The partners here appreciate quality work, and I have found, without exception, that being a woman at Patton Boggs does not set you apart in any way. Each associate receives a large, private office with a window.
Attorneys also have the option of receiving a laptop computer.
The firm does fairly well, however, in involving associates in its partner-associate committee, and in the past year the firm has added both associates and staff to its insurance and retirement committees. The firm wants to hire people who will be successful here.