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We spoke to over 1000 associates and senior management. They say:
“Each office is pretty independent.”
“I just take what comes in through the door.”
"If you’re a big rainmaker, but a bit of an ass, the firm will not bring you over for the rainmaking.”
“There are opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, midsize companies and even small businesses.”
“The thing that’s great is that the firm turns away as much work as it takes on; they focus on getting interesting matters.”
“I consider the partner I work closely with a mentor and we have a good personal relationship.”
"I have an assigning attorney, but the bulk of my work comes directly from partners or senior associates."
"Fulbright tries as much as it can, but in a way every partner is his or her own law firm. If they like to work 24/7, that becomes the expectation of you; if they have a work/life balance, you will as well.”
“This isn’t really a firm for incredibly flashy people, but also not for uber-intellectual types; it’s more practical minded.”