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Alston & Bird LLP

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GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
6 offices (Company stats)

THE BUZZ…

• “Serious professionals”
• “Better culture than most firms of equal prestige”
• “Bland corporate firm”
• “A big deal in Georgia but nowhere else”

 



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Pro Bono Programs

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SALARIES


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SURVEY SAYS


Associate Life
Vault’s Verdict: Though the current economic situation is taking a toll on firm morale, associate-friendly partners and a sense of camaraderie offer some solace to associates.

Firm Culture & Associate Satisfaction
• “Interesting work; great drafting opportunities; often work directly with partners; effective mentoring program; strong commitment to pro bono work.” – junior associate
• “Substantive work, decent hours and a belief that I am  part of the future of the firm.” – corporate associate
• “Partners are intelligent and accomplished and still take an interest in developing younger associates; senior associates go above and beyond in their mentoring duties for younger associates; very collegial atmosphere; associates are particularly social.” - litigator



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Excellent grades and likeability seem to be the formula for getting hired at Alston & Bird. Like at most firms, it definitely helps to be in the “top-10 or 20% from top schools.”  However, “the firm is looking for bright people that are fun to work with” also. “Brilliant jerks will not really be tolerated,” warns a DC contact.  And don’t think that the firm won’t thoroughly screen for personality issues. One first year reports, “For my call-back interview, I had dinner the night before with a partner and an associate, met with two associates and two partners the next day, and then went to lunch with two associates. All together, I was interviewed by 10 attorneys.” A Charlotte associate sums it up, adding, “You have to demonstrate that you can do excellent legal work and be a likeable person at the same time.”

 

 


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