With one eye on expansion and another on “human connection,” Vedder knows the price of “staying true to core values.”
Vedder Price Lateral Profile 2023
With its largest office being based in Chicago, it was no surprise to hear associates tell us the firm’s hefty pedigree in the Windy City was a big draw factor – but delve deeper and you’ll quickly find qualities mirrored across the firm’s six US offices. Alongside Chicago, Vedder Price’s offices in New York, DC, San Francisco, LA, and Dallas all play key roles in bumping the firm’s confetti of practices. Vedder Price holds a glittering array of Chambers USA rankings on its resume, most notably for its transportation practices including top rankings in aviation finance and maritime finance, alongside registered funds across the States. High rankings in California for labor & employment,and employee benefits and media & entertainment litigation in Illinois are also worth a shout-out, but rest assured the firm is no slouch in other aspects of its practice, driven by a well-established culture and opportunities for juniors outside of client billables.
View the firm’s Chambers USA rankings
Read the firm’s Inside View feature on junior associate life
Why did you join your firm? Associates say…
“Size, compensation, partnership track/structure, reputation, people.”
“Sophistication of work; market-leading practice for my practice area; compensation level.”
“Big law credentials, small firm feel, sophisticated litigation opportunities.”
“Opportunities to grow a practice group, welcoming atmosphere, opportunity to be more than just another associate.”
Career Development & the Path to Partnership
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5 |
0.9 : 1 |
50% |
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partners made in 2022 |
associate : partner gearing |
of associates intend to make partner |
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84% |
70% |
89% |
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| felt partnership was achievable for attorneys with children | felt partnership was achievable at the firm | agreed partners are nurturing future leaders |
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Hours & Compensation
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1,850 |
10.6 |
50.8 |
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billable hours |
average number of vacation days associates took in one year |
average number of hours associates worked in one week |
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73% |
73% |
73% |
| agreed they had a good work-life balance |
said the benefits package makes the workload worthwhile |
found the bonus allocation fair and transparent |
Salaries
1st year: $205,000
2nd year: $210,000
*The firm does not disclose salaries beyond this point.
Is Vedder Price the right firm for you?
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88% |
93% |
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were happy in their current role |
agreed the work is interesting |
We asked survey respondents what stands out about the firm’s culture?
“There is no expectation that you're working 24/7. People seem to care about and respect personal time.”
“No matter how busy, everyone is willing to give their time to answer questions and help develop associates. Also, the fact that the support staff have been around for years, and many, decades, speaks volumes.”
“How approachable the partners are. Most of my work comes directly from partners and I enjoy being able to learn from them while I work with them.”
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
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64% |
25% |
31% |
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reported strong performance in inclusivity training |
of partners are women |
of associates identify as ethnically diverse |
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Pro Bono
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24.4 |
80% |
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average pro bono |
agreed the firm is committed to pro bono |
Pro bono highlights: National Immigrant Justice Center; KIND: Kids In Need of Defense (immigration); The Human Trafficking Legal Center; Chicago Volunteer Legal Services; Public Counsel's Center for Veterans Advancement
Contact
Learn more about opportunities at the firm
Recruitment contact: Pamela Masters, Legal Recruiting Manager, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas offices
Elise Rippe, Legal Recruiting Manager, New York, Washington, DC, London, Singapore and Miami offices