Vault's Favored Firms

09/19/07

"The annual survey by the career information company of more than 18,000 associates ranks the most prestigious firms in the country as well as in each region," the article continues. "The results are compiled in a law firm guide, complete with write-ups on each firm, and sold by Vault."

While Latham associates "weren't surprised the firm got top billing in the Golden State," they were surprised at the firm's "all-around glowing review of being an associate at Latham."

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"'The thing about that that is kind of comical is that (after reading this) you'd think Latham is immune to the problems of all the other big firms,'" said one Latham associate. "'But it's the same here: There's not enough high-quality work to keep them busy and happy.'"

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Another associate, who agreed with the above, added one thing: the Vault's report "'on the caliber of the people'" was correct.

"'They're good lawyers, good people, enjoyable to work with,'" said the associate.

Other firms that made the top five in Northern California were Morrison & Foerster; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; and O'Melveny & Myers. And following Latham in Southern California were law firms Skadden; O'Melveny; Munger, Tolles & Olson; and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.