In choosing a law firm, you are making an investment in your career. At WilmerHale, we provide room to grow and the resources to develop.
Attorney Satisfaction
We are committed to providing our lawyers with the support they need to balance their professional obligations with their personal lives, to maintain workplace wellness, and to do challenging and rewarding legal work.
- WilmerHale has been recognized as a top place to work by Bay Area News, The Boston Globe, Crain’s New York, The Washington Post, and the Dayton Business Journal.
- The American Lawyer’s A-List, which features the top 20 elite firms in the nation that excel in associate satisfaction, diversity, finances and pro bono, has ranked WilmerHale as one of the most successful law firms in the nation for over 20 years.
- Law360 Pulse was recently ranked WilmerHale second among top law firms for attorney satisfaction.
Career Development
We believe that superb legal skills can be developed through a combination of broad work experiences, strong mentoring relationships and sound formal training by experienced practitioners. The firm’s comprehensive lawyer development and training programs offer competency-based approaches to evaluation, promotion, compensation, and overall professional development; a robust mentoring program; supportive training; and flexible career paths.
- Over 100 lawyers consistently named to the Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.
- Recently named to the National Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll by MENTOR.
Public Service and Pro Bono
We maintain a steadfast commitment to pro bono representation and public service, and believe in an inherent obligation to ensure equal access to justice for underserved communities around the world. Our commitment to providing a voice for all is demonstrated through pro bono contributions that range from cases of national importance before the US Supreme Court to litigation on behalf of individuals who lack the means to secure necessities as fundamental as housing, adequate medical care, and protection from abuse and exploitation.
- Vault recently recognized WilmerHale as one of the five law firms that best maintains its commitment to providing pro bono service.
- The American Lawyer has regularly awarded WilmerHale with one of the best pro bono scores in the nation.
- WilmerHale was recently recognized as a Corporate Purpose Award finalist by The American Lawyer.
- The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) has consistently honored WilmerHale with the Beacon of Justice Award.
Inclusion and Opportunity
At WilmerHale, inclusion and opportunity are important to the way we approach solving complex legal issues, our representation of clients, and our professional relationships with one another. Our lawyers and business professionals bring a wide range of ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to develop creative and effective solutions for our clients’ most complex and challenging legal issues. Collaboration and collegiality are key to who we are and how we work.
At WilmerHale everyone matters. WilmerHale is committed to providing all of our attorneys with the opportunity to succeed. From early on, our lawyers work on complex, high-stakes, high profile matters. We provide robust mentoring programs, ensure regular feedback, and deliver skills-based and practical learning experiences. We also offer a range of inclusive affinity groups and other resources that allow us to support and learn from one another. Through all of these programs we are committed to promoting an inclusive culture.