This orientation covers several topics, including firm history and philosophy, committee structure, composition of practice areas, pro bono work, and evaluation and expectations of associates. The ADCs meet semi-annually with associates in their practice area to get their input and ideas about their training and work to implement these ideas.
Further training occurs at each practice area's monthly meeting.
Often, one of our partners or associates gives a presentation to the group on recent developments in the law. Members of the practice area also highlight new or significant cases or transactions. Vedder Price also encourages our associates to attend outside seminars that further their practice development, at the firm's expense. Notices of upcoming conferences and outside seminars are published to all attorneys who may be interested in attending. Vedder Price also provides training to all of our attorneys on an ongoing basis on a wide variety of topics such as legal writing, business development, sexual harassment, ethical considerations in the practice of law, interviewing associate candidates, and negotiation skills.