Working At Latham
What Is Latham & Watkins?
Latham & Watkins is one of the largest and most respected law firms in the world. For the past five years, The American Lawyer, the leading US legal trade publication, has ranked Latham in the top 10 on their prestigious A-List, which recognizes the top US law firms. Chambers Global, one of the most respected international legal directories, called the firm “an international powerhouse, growing in stature” and a “class operation.” In 2007, respected UK-based legal publication Legal Business named Latham “Law Firm of the Decade,” which honored the firm that has best reacted to the challenges posed by the legal industry over the past 10 years. Legal Business called the firm “one of the most collegiate and diverse firms around.” Latham is a global, full-service law firm with more than 4,200 personnel located in 28 offices around the world. Our dispute and transactional practices are both highly regarded and our client list includes some of the world's most well-known corporations. The firm is also a leader in providing pro bono services. In 2006, Latham employees donated more than 161,000 hours of free legal services to those in need.
What Is It Like To Work At Latham & Watkins?
Latham has a long tradition of teamwork and collegiality that dates back to the founding of the firm in 1934. At Latham, we recognize that our success as a law firm is dependent on having top quality professionals in every administrative position. We have a team-based culture and our lawyers and staff work in concert to provide our clients with the highest quality work product. Latham hires only the best and the brightest candidates for all of our positions. We work hard, we work together and we believe in ourselves and our success. Every employee at Latham is treated with the same level of respect, and we compensate our employees well and fairly. Our work culture is that of openness and understanding. Our work atmosphere welcomes differing views and backgrounds with enthusiasm and is appreciative of the richness such diversity brings us. We pride ourselves on having an environment that offers employees both challenging work and an opportunity to grow professionally.