Schnader associates often attend introductory level courses to help them build a strong foundation in their chosen practice and attend more intensive clinical courses in areas such as negotiation or trial practice. Associates receive an annual evaluation. That evaluation includes formal feedback from each partner with whom an associate has worked in a given year. The evaluation meeting also provides associates an opportunity to comment on how the year progressed from the associate's perspective. All of our associates are encouraged to bring to the attention of firm management any issue that may be of concern to them at any time.
Associates participate on various firm committees and in practice and client development activities.
The firm encourages and supports our associates to publish articles and serve as presenters and as faculty for seminars. Firm associates also attend industry and practice conferences around the country. Commitment to Technology Technology has changed and will continue to change the practice of law. For new associates, computerization has removed much of the drudgery and mindless tasks that once plagued new lawyers. Schnader Harrison is committed to continue to introduce new technology that allows firm lawyers both to serve clients more effectively and to make practice more enjoyable.