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Brown Rudnick Lateral Profile 2025
“I really liked the sense of community I felt when talking to people at the firm and looking where to go,” beamed one associate when we asked why they chose to start their career at Brown Rudnick, “I loved the people, and that’s what drew me to the firm!” With this sentiment being common among our interviewees, other big draws included an impressive work-life balance, the firm’s impressive clientele, and the attainable path to partnership. The firm’s relatively conservative proportions, including less than 20 junior associates, are by no means a reflection of the firm’s might. In fact, associates appreciated the firm’s scale; “because we’re a leaner firm, the tasks I’m able to get are pretty challenging, which I prefer.” Speaking of magnitude, Brown Rudnick’s largest offices are in Boston and New York, though it has a further four outposts stateside and another across the pond in London.
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Why did you join your firm? Associates say…
“I joined Brown Rudnick for a host of reasons, including to work with a close-knit team all in the same office, to get better work experience and more opportunities for growth, and because of the importance of the matters the team takes on.”
“The unique structure and culture of the firm first stood out to me, followed by the wealth of opportunities for exciting start-up work within the corporate team. It is a close-knit group of dedicated, innovative, and intelligent lawyers that strive for internal and external success.”
“I liked that they were a mid-sized firm that still competed with big law firms.”
Career Development & the Path to Partnership
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9 |
0.63 : 1 |
76% |
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partners made in 2024 |
associate : partner gearing |
of associates intend to make partner |
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86% |
76% |
95% |
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| felt partnership was achievable for attorneys with childcare/caregiver responsibilities | felt partnership was achievable at the firm | agreed partners are nurturing future leaders |
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The view from the firm: Brown Rudnick is proud to provide associates with a thorough suite of opportunities for training, mentorship, and support. Associates are paired with both partner and associate advisors to help navigate their career at the firm, and the firm also offers peer and partner-led mentoring circles. Associates are staffed on meaningful and varied work, giving significant opportunities to learn and develop, and have the opportunity to take on leadership roles within the firm, including for the Associate Liaison Committee and affinity groups.
The firm focuses on the importance of direct feedback, and also provides transparent elevation criteria to guide associates on the necessary metrics and expectations. Brown Rudnick is committed to a culture of leaning, and hosts live trainings throughout the year in both substantive legal areas and important skills such as business development. Associates have access to a wide range of learning resources, including PLI, Hotshot, and Write.Law. These programs collectively offer support, advice, and professional growth opportunities for all of our associates.
Hours & Compensation
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1,950 |
12 |
48.8 |
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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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78% |
91% |
73% |
| agreed they had a good work-life balance |
felt like they could take vacation/annual leave on their own terms |
found the firm's claims around bonus allocation to be authentic |
Salaries
1st year: $215,000
2nd year: $225,000
3rd year: $250,000
4th year: $285,000
5th year: $325,000
6th year: $350,000
7th year: $370,000
8th year: undisclosed
The view from the firm: Brown Rudnick associate salary and bonus structures are lockstep. Associates are bonus eligible after 1950 “eligible” hours. Eligible hours are made up of billable, pro bono, business development, firm defense, and inclusion leadership hours. A minimum amount of billable time must be met to be bonus eligible. Associates qualify for enhanced bonuses if they meet additional targets and are rated performance ratings. Per the firm’s hybrid working policy, attorneys and business professionals are in the office Tuesday through Thursday. Alternative work schedules are approved by management.
Is Brown Rudnick the right firm for you?
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92% |
96% |
88% |
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were happy in their current role |
agreed the work they received was of the right quality |
felt that they chose the right firm |
The view from the firm: Brown Rudnick is strategically focused on our business pillars – life sciences, technology, global litigation, brand and reputation management, and crisis management (which includes bankruptcy and white collar investigations). Whether a specific expertise or jack-of-all-trades skillset, lateral hiring furthers best in class services to our clients. The firm is looking for attorneys who are active participants in their career. Opportunities are available for attorneys at all levels – students, judicial clerks, and associates looking towards partnership.
We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues and the communities where we have a presence. The business pillars are what we do; the core values are how we do it.
Pro Bono
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37 |
90% |
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average pro bono |
agreed the firm puts effort towards its commitment to pro bono and social impact activity |
Pro bono highlights: Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance vs. Town of Holden et al (civil rights/housing); National Veterans Legal Services Project; Project Citizenship; Community Servings; Legal Services of New York City (housing).
Sustainability & CSR
The view from the firm: In 2023, Brown Rudnick was awarded the Planet Mark certification, an internationally recognized symbol of sustainability progress for firms that are committed to measuring and reducing carbon emissions. Brown Rudnick engages an internal team of 38 “sustainability champions” across its office locations.
Contact
Learn more about opportunities at the firm
Recruitment contact: Randall Yee, Legal Recruiting Manager
ryee@brownrudnick.com or legalrecruiting@brownrudnick.com