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Reimagining the Big Law experience

Join a firm that gives you the matters, the reach, and the support to take your practice further.

Make an immediate impact

Step directly into high-impact matters with meaningful client engagement and strategic advisory work.

Industry-leading AI 

Leverage custom-built AI tools that strengthen your work and sharpen your competitive edge.

Top-tier compensation 

In 2025, 73% of associates earned above Cravath’s bonus scale through a merit-based system that rewards performance.

Authentic community 

Experience a culture grounded in mentorship, well-being, and genuine connection – where ambition and individuality are equally valued.

Pro bono and purpose

Eighty-nine percent of lawyers dedicated time to 1,200+ pro bono matters globally in 2025.

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400+

Legal 500-recommended lawyers

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115+

Legal 500-recommended practices

130+

Chambers-ranked practices on two continents

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340+

Chambers-ranked lawyers

Professional development

Accelerate with purpose through our structured, personalized development framework supported by 125 billable-equivalent hours annually.

Career acceleration

Interactive trainings, simulations, summits, shadowing, and structured feedback designed to sharpen your practice. 

Mentoring

Structured relationship-building, sponsorship, and connections across practices and offices to support your growth.

AI readiness

Advanced AI training, workflow innovation, and knowledge management initiatives that keep you at the forefront of legal technology. 

Opportunity and inclusion

Inclusive leadership, equitable opportunity, and community outreach embedded in your development.

Coaching 

Our dedicated team provides 1:1 personalized coaching to support your practice and professional skills.

Well-being

Led by our director of mental health & well-being, programs and resources that support sustainable performance, resilience, and mental health.

Make your move

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Contacts

General Inquiries

Erika Gardiner

Director of Talent Acquisition, Law Students & Associates

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Health, Tax, Private Client, and Regulatory

Amy Gillmore

Talent Acquisition Manager, Associates

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Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Employment

Amanda Ryan

Talent Acquisition Manager, Associates

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Transactions

Renee Richford

Talent Acquisition Manager, Associates

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To submit a partner or counsel for consideration, please send materials to:

Haley Lelah

Global Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration, Partners & Counsel

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Alisha Bhambhani

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Jessica Baum

Talent Acquisition Manager

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