Specialist industries and a strong work-life balance prove that this Texan-Virginian titan has Hun-tons to offer.
Hunton Andrews Kurth Lateral Profile 2025
The firm works across five primary industries: financial services, real estate, technology, energy, and consumer products. Chambers USA reflects this by showering praise upon the firm in over 50 departments including labor & employment, public finance, capital markets, bankruptcy/restructuring, corporate/M&A, litigation, and real estate. With such prowess across practices, it should also be noted that the firm has 13 national offices, including the main bases in Virginia and Texas, as well as six international offices spread across the globe. Add high-quality work to the “warm and welcoming” environment, and it’s no wonder associates were gushing about the firm. “I get hit up by recruiters constantly, and I’m like, ‘who cares?’” one source revealed, continuing, “It’s awesome here, and it’s right where I want to be!” Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read on and see if Hunton Andrews Kurth is where you want to be as well.
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Why did you join your firm? Associates say…
“My firm offered a great opportunity to better align my practice with the type of work I wanted to do, and to be part of a small team in my area of law that is growing. This seemed like an incredible chance to work closely with partners and take on responsibility above what I would have been able to elsewhere as a new associate.”
“Greater opportunities to work with larger, national clients and to engage in litigation.”
“Big Law salary, interesting work, and desire for mentorship.”
Career Development & the Path to Partnership
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8 |
1.06 : 1 |
57% |
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partners made in 2024 |
associate : partner gearing |
of associates intend to make partner |
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55% |
43% |
61% |
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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: Our Lawyer Recruiting and Development (LRD) team works closely with the firm’s practice groups and various committees to deliver a comprehensive training curriculum designed to help lawyers learn the essential legal, practice development and client service skills needed to build an effective, rewarding practice. Engaged in all aspects of professional development — from recruiting through training and promotion, the LRD team oversees and coordinates firmwide program and policy initiatives. Starting on day one, and continuing throughout an attorney's career, our ongoing practice and industry-focused training programs, individualized coaching on management, leadership and business development, as well as annual evaluations and ongoing feedback, offer the resources needed to provide the exceptional client service for which Hunton is known.
Hours & Compensation
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2,000 |
16 |
46 |
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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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54% |
48% |
35% |
| 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: $225,000
*The firm does not disclose salaries beyond this point.
Is Hunton Andrews Kurth the right firm for you?
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75% |
75% |
79% |
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were happy in their current role |
agreed they work they received was of the right quality |
felt that they chose the right firm |
Here's what survey respondents had to say about the firm's culture...
“The people are intelligent and hardworking, but also kind and understanding. They foster a positive learning environment.”
“Hunton has it all: sophisticated work, prestigious clients, ample mentorship (formal and informal), direct lines of communication with partnership, solid work-life balance. Beyond the billables the firm is deeply committed to pro bono and its inclusivity goals.”
“The firm allows you to take on more responsibility as a junior associate in a fantastic group with great culture.”
Pro Bono
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60 |
77% |
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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: International Child Abduction; Human Rights First; Veterans Advocacy & National Veterans Legal Services Program; Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project.
Sustainability & CSR
The view from the firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth actively promotes environmental sustainability policies. We have a Green Committee, as well as Green Ambassadors in each of our offices, charged with proactively identifying potential operational improvements and sustainability initiatives. We seek positive results through understanding our footprint; engaging our personnel; offering educational programming and resources promoting sustainability practices; collaborating with clients, vendors and others; rewarding firm members whose sustainability suggestions are implemented; benchmarking our firm’s practices against our peers through the Ecovadis Sustainability Assessment process; tracking and reporting progress; encouraging and participating in positive environmental practices by peers, clients and other external organizations; and celebrating our successes as motivation for continued progress.
Some of our initiatives include: (1) Reducing energy and product consumption by using automatic light switches, water taps, and energy efficient appliances, using modified heating and cooling systems that automatically turn off supplemental air on weekends. (2) Promoting and sponsoring an annual firmwide e-cycling program that offers e-cycling of both office and personal equipment and electronics. (3) Recycling waste products by participating in programs offered by building management companies that recycle paper, cans or plastic bottles. (4) Utilizing electronic communication methods whenever possible to minimize the use of paper products and the carbon footprint associated with mail delivery. (5) Recycling or donating obsolete equipment after proper sanitization to avoid disposal after a single use. (6) Purchasing post-consumer recycled items. (7) Reducing the use of paper and Styrofoam cups in our offices in favor of glass or ceramic or recycled paper products. (8) Encouraging employees to work electronically, rather than printing documents, and to print double-sided whenever possible. (9) Contracting with vendors to adopt environmentally friendly practices, such as using green cleaning supplies and reusable crates instead of boxes for office moves. (10) Incorporating green-friendly renovation and construction methods when upgrading or establishing additional offices, whenever possible. (11) Participating in community events to recycle and share gently used clothing and cleanup of public areas.
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