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Pillsbury Lateral Profile 2024
“I joined Pillsbury because I was ready to be a city girl!” an eager source exclaimed – not a Doughboy (which is also coincidentally the name of the firm’s band, though we’d forgive your confusion). While BigLaw doesn’t carry the reputation of being a cakewalk by any means, we heard that Pillsbury is an exception to the rule with a “high quality of work and work ethic,” and people who “appreciate the experience and skillset that you bring.” Aside from the firm’s decorated legal services, it was Pillsbury’s reputation amongst its lawyers that sweetened the deal for associates: “The attorneys were the first people I spoke to who genuinely seemed to love their firm and their job.” Another agreed that “Pillsbury was one of the only places where people liked the attorneys they worked for.” And the people are just the cherry on top, as one source told us: “It felt like I was wanted, and Pillsbury was invested in my growth.”
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Why did you join your firm? Associates say…
“The partners have been so kind to me. They take the ‘no assholes’ rule seriously.”
“A traditional partnership and homegrown nature.”
“Most people I spoke to had been at the firm for life, so I knew it’d be a good place to work.”
Career Development & the Path to Partnership
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20 |
0.7 : 1 |
78% |
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|
partners made in 2023 |
associate : partner gearing |
of associates intend to make partner |
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41% |
50% |
58% |
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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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1,950 |
10 |
48.5 |
|
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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63% |
61% |
67% |
| 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: $225,000
2nd year: $235,000
3rd year: $260,000
4th year: $310,000
5th year: $365,000
6th year: $390,000
7th year: $420,000
8th year: $435,000
Is Pillsbury the right firm for you?
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75% |
85% |
78% |
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were happy in their current role |
agreed the work is interesting |
felt comfortable being themselves at work |
Here's what survey respondents had to say about the firm's culture...
“It has a family-oriented, homey culture that is very warm and welcoming.”
“They really treat us as people first, and do not treat us as disposable revenue generators. They ask how you are doing and promote and celebrate everyone’s accomplishments and growth equally.”
“Everyone is kind and nice to each other; those who aren't don't seem to last long at the firm.”
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
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56% |
27% |
40% |
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reported diverse staffing on teams/cases/matters |
of partners are women |
of associates identify as ethnically diverse |
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The view from the firm: Pillsbury has earned Mansfield Rule 6.0 Plus certification, which signifies that we have not only affirmatively considered at least 30% women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys and attorneys with disabilities for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities and senior lateral positions, but have filled significant roles at Pillsbury with at least 30% of Mansfield diverse candidates.
Pro Bono
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60 |
89% |
|
average pro bono |
agreed the firm is committed to pro bono |
Pro bono highlights: Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Civil Rights Research (voting rights); Sisters of Service (asylum); Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (wrongful convictions); Lawyers for Good Government (reproductive rights).
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