Fried Frank also has a happy hour every Friday, which insiders say is fairly well attended. All lawyers and paralegals are invited, and while there is a core group of attendees, there are always a few people you are surprised to see. There are people who get to Fried Frank, claims one associate, and are stunned at how open the place is. It s not like we re streaking down the halls, but it s not a tomb. It s crazy sometimes, says an insider.
People tend to be very loosey-goosey as far as law firms go.
The partners and associates at Fried Frank are said to be eclectic in their personalities and methods. One partner screams all the time, he even screams at his clients. But he s not a bad guy. He just operates at a high volume. The firm also has some real meanies, but they re only about 10 percent of the partners.