The training and professional development of each of our lawyers is a sustained top priority. We are committed to facilitating individual lawyer growth while fostering the professional values distinguishing our firm: integrity, quality work, devotion to clients, community leadership and a single firmwide philosophy developed in a true partnership atmosphere. To this end we rely on orientation, mentoring, training and hands-on work with more experienced lawyers as the core of our development program. We offer all lawyers internal and external continuing legal education programs both to meet licensing requirements and to further professional growth. In-house office, practice, regional and firmwide training programs cover topics including firm and practice history and plans, lawyering skills, substantive legal training and client and business development skills.
Associates are reviewed annually by supervising partners and senior attorneys and receive ongoing and open feedback throughout their careers. Supervising partners and associates prepare written evaluations which are discussed with each associate in a conference. Associates are also asked to consider their personal development and give the firm feedback on its programs. It is our hope that the development of each associate will result in admission to the partnership.
