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Alston & Bird LLP
Main Office: One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street | Atlanta | GA | 30309
Phone: 404-881-7000 | Fax: 404-881-7777
Year of establishment
1893
Number of partners
399
Number of offices
10
Partner to associate ratio
1.00
Biggest office
Atlanta
Percentage of women attorneys
33.20
Number of attorneys
1014
Percentage of minority attorneys
16.00
Number of associates
405
Alston & Bird LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
Keep doing what you are doing-- you don't get to be one of the best companies in America to work for by changing management regularly.
Pros:
The firm is very collegial, transparent and collaborative; and it is extremely well run and is an enjoyable partnership. I am very happy with my decision to join the firm earlier this year.
Cons:
There are no compelling negatives about the firm; it has solid management and it a great place to practice law.
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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee
Job type:
Full time
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Reviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
Every firm has its own unique personality and culture. While A&B has the same skill sets as does its New York, DC and LA peers, because it has grown out of a Southern culture, it maintains a civility, pace and grace in its style of practice that many of the other larger law firms do not have.
Pros:
The firm is truly interested in the well being of all of its employees. A&B creates a positive team-oriented environment so that all can contribute and excel. The legal matters that A&B attorneys work on are exciting, challenging and performed nationally and internationally at the highest levels.
Cons:
It is a very large firm with offices across the country and the globe. As a consequence, it has all the benefits and downsides of working in a very large firm. This type of environment is not for everyone, but those who enjoy large firm opportunities and collaboration will enjoy working at A&B.
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Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Experience the Excitement of Alston & Bird LLP: A Workplace That Defines Excellence Alston & Bird LLP is not your average law firm. With a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, this national AmLaw 50 firm has grown to become a powerhouse in the legal industry, all while maintaining a culture that prioritizes client service and teamwork. For attorneys and staff looking for an exciting and fulfilling career, Alston & Bird LLP offers a workplace that defines excellence. Culture and Core Values Alston & Bird LLP prides itself on its unique culture and core values, which have been nurtured for over a century. From the moment you step foot in the firm, you'll feel a sense of collegiality and teamwork that permeates every aspect of the organization. The firm values loyalty, diversity, individual satisfaction, fairness, and professional development, making it a place where everyone can thrive. The firm's commitment to these values is evident in the way they interact with clients and with each other. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or a staff member, you'll be treated with respect and given the support you need to succeed. Alston & Bird LLP understands that a strong team is the key to success, and they go above and beyond to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. Recognition as a Top Employer Alston & Bird LLP has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the country's best employers. In fact, the firm has appeared on FORTUNE magazine's prestigious "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for an impressive 15 consecutive years, a feat unmatched by any other law firm in the United States. This recognition speaks volumes about the firm's commitment to creating a positive and rewarding workplace for its employees. With offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Charlotte, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Research Triangle, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C., Alston & Bird LLP offers a wide range of opportunities for attorneys and staff to grow and excel in their careers. Whether you're interested in corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, or any other practice area, you'll find a supportive and dynamic environment at Alston & Bird LLP. Benefits of Joining Alston & Bird LLP If you join Alston & Bird LLP, you can expect to enjoy a host of benefits that will enhance your professional and personal life. The firm offers competitive compensation packages, including salary and bonuses, that reward your hard work and dedication. Additionally, Alston & Bird LLP provides comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. But the benefits don't stop there. Alston & Bird LLP understands the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to accommodate the needs of its employees. The firm also invests in professional development, providing ongoing training and educational opportunities to help you stay at the top of your game. Furthermore, Alston & Bird LLP is committed to giving back to the community. The firm encourages its employees to get involved in pro bono work and supports various charitable initiatives. By joining Alston & Bird LLP, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while honing your legal skills. In conclusion, Alston & Bird LLP is an exciting place to work for attorneys and staff alike. With a strong culture that values teamwork and client service, the firm provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recognized as one of the country's best employers, Alston & Bird LLP offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional development. If you're looking for a law firm that defines excellence, look no further than Alston & Bird LLP.
Practice Areas
Alston & Bird LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Advertising
- Air Quality
- Antitrust
- Appellate
- Bankruptcy - Committee Representation
- Bankruptcy - Debtor Representation
- Bankruptcy - Distressed Asset Purchasers
- Bankruptcy - Fiduciary
- Bankruptcy - Franchisor Representation
- Bankruptcy - Fraudulent Transfers & Preference Representation
- Bankruptcy - Professional Engagements
- Bankruptcy - Secured Creditors
- Bankruptcy - Structured Finance & Securitization
- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Cbt - Corporate
- Cbt - Green Chemistry Chemical And Product Regulation
- Cbt - Intellectual Property
- Cbt - Intellectual Property Litigation
- Cbt - Legislative & Public Policy
- Cbt - Patents
- Chemical & Product Regulation
- China Business Team
- Class Action Litigation
- Coastal Land Use
- Colleges & Universities
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate Lending
- Commercial Real Estate Master & Special Servicing
- Communications Policy
- Construction
- Corporate & Finance
- Corporate Debt Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Plaintiff'S Litigation
- Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Environment Land Use & Natural Resources
- Environmental Appellate Litigation
- Environmental Compliance Permitting & Transactions
- Environmental Enforcement Defense
- Environmental Litigation
- Environmental Transactional Group
- Erisa Litigation
- Exempt Organizations
- Federal & International Tax
- Finance
- Financial Advisors
- Financial Services Litigation
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Violations
- Global Business Strategies
- Global Sourcing
- Government & Economic Incentives
- Government & Internal Investigations
- Government Contracts
- Government Ethics & Compliance
- Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste Compliance
- Health Care Litigation
- Insurance Litigation & Regulation
- Intellectual Property
- Ip & Technology Transactions
- Ip Litigation
- Inter Partes & Covered Business Method Review
- International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- International Litigation
- International Trade & Regulatory
- Itc Section 337
- Japan Business Team
- Jbt - Economic Incentives
- Jbt - Foreign Direct Investment
- Jbt - Intellectual Property
- Jbt - Labor & Employment
- Jbt - Litigation
- Jbt - M&A Corporate & Finance
- Jbt - Tax
- Jbt - Trade
- Labor & Employment
- Land Use
- Legislative & Public Policy
- Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- P3 Matters
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Prosecution Counseling & Review
- Post Grant Proceedings
- Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation
- Privacy & Data Security
- Private Equity
- Products Liability
- Public Finance
- Securities
- Securities Litigation
- Shale Oil & Gas Extraction
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- State & Local Tax
- State Attorneys General Practice Team
- Structured & Warehouse Finance
- Structured & Warehouse Financing Disputes
- Tax
- Tax Controversy
- Technology & Telecommunications Litigation
- Technology Privacy & Ip Transactions
- Toxic Torts
- Trademark & Copyright
- Transfer Pricing
- Unclaimed Property
- Water Resources
- Wealth Planning
Hiring Criteria
Alston & Bird LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
The firm gives priority to students who have outstanding academic credentials in undergraduate and law school, if they have experience on law review or in moot court, all the more better. The firm says it looks for students with maturity, self-confidence, leadership ability and a serious commitment to the practice of law.
Resume should be simple, well-written and should contain requisite information. The firm says that they do not attach much importance to gimmicky presentation. To them substance not presentation matters.
Alston & Bird follows guidelines set forth by NALP on the timing of offers and decisions. Under those guidelines first-year law students may apply with the firm beginning on December 1st of each year.
Second-year law students should submit their cover letter, resume and transcript to the office where you desire to be hired, to schedule an interview.
The firm welcomes third-year law students and judicial clerks and asks them to submit a cover letter indicating their practice areas, preferred office location, resume and transcript to the Attorney Hiring contact in the office for which they have an interest.
The firm hires only that number of summer associates to whom they will be able to offer open positions.
The hiring committee makes every effort to respond to candidates within two weeks of their interview
Pro bono
The firm is passionate about its commitment to the communities in which it lives and works. Serving those in need occupies a central position in its culture, its business plan and in its heart.
Each week the firm's attorney spend considerable time defending civil rights in noteworthy cases, such as advocating for voiceless children, supporting asylum seekers, representing victims of domestic violence, and generally giving access to justice to those who would otherwise not receive it.
Throughout the year, the firm offers a variety of opportunities for its employees to positively influence their communities. From knitting blankets for homeless children and building Habitat for Humanity houses to driving cancer patients to treatment and sending care packages to troops overseas, Alston & Bird employees find tangible support from the firm for whatever causes move them to action. The main objective of their projects is to have immediate and long-term impact on organizations and individuals in the most need.
The firm's efforts have brought systematic changes in the legal system as well meaningful change in the lives of individuals. The firm's attorneys and staff serve on the boards of more than 400 nonprofit organizations in the communities where they do business and 37 nonprofit organizations gained new leadership in the past year.
At Alston & Bird states that they don't engage in pro bono work for the recognition, but that they are proud when their work is recognized, as it is their work that makes a difference to the community and in the lives of those in need.
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Notable cases
- Throughout its history, the firm has handled many significant, high-profile matters for its clients. Some of the more recent significant cases include:
- Counsel to German media group Bertelsmann AG with Clifford Chance and Slaughter & May as UK co-counsel in Bertelsmann's $2.74 billion acquisition of Zomba Music Group in 2002
- Represented Cingular Wireless in its purchase of 34 wireless licenses from NextWave Media in 2003
- Advised Regions Financial Corporation alongside Sullivan & Cromwell in its purchase of Union Planters Corporation in 2004, a transaction valued at $5.8 billion
- Issuer's counsel with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett for Assurance Insurance in its $2.024 billion IPO in 2004
- Represented Koch Forest Products Inc., a subsidiary of Koch Industries, alongside Latham & Watkins in its $21 billion purchase of the Georgia-Pacific Corporation in 2005, a transaction valued at $21 billion
- Advised longstanding client IndyMac, its executives and directors, the FBI investigation into the California bank's collapse in 2008. Alston also advised the bank on the transfer of its assets to government control under the auspices of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Representing Toyota in the economic loss class actions arising from the 2009-2010 Toyota vehicle recalls
Alston & Bird LLP Awards and Recognitions Write a review
Alston & Bird is consistently ranked among the leading law firms in each of its central practice areas. Additionally, its lawyers are consistently recognized as industry leaders and ranked among the best practitioners worldwide.
More than 800 attorneys of the firm are in 10 major markets, representing world-class companies.
The Best Lawyers in America 2012 features 121 of Alston attorneys
Corporate Counsel's 2011 list of "Who Represents Corporate America" recognized Alston & Bird among the top 10 law firms in the country
The BTI Consulting Group, based on a survey of 150 major corporations about the law firms they use for corporate transactions ranked Alston & Bird 5th in the U.S. on its first "Masters of the Deal" list.
The 2011 American Lawyer's "Corporate Scorecard" ranked Alston & Bird #11 as "Counsel to Investment Advisor" in the Mergers & Acquisitions category based on transaction value.
Alston & Bird was named the "Best Corporate Law Firm" in Atlanta as determined by general counsel and directors from an independent survey by FTI Consulting
Alston & Bird is ranked #10 in the category of "2011 Banker Representation" in Corporate Control Alert's year-end issue.
330 litigators of the firm have handled cases in all 50 states and are featured prominently in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2011. The report, cited Alston & Bird among the 32 firms that clients would least like to see on the opposite side of the table and as one of a select group of law firms clients want most on their side in securities litigation.
Alston & Bird ranked 2nd in the nation for the most new U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) cases in 2010 in "Welcome to Patent Law's Hottest Venue" in the National Law Journal.
International Tax Review described Alston's tax practice as being "one of the best in North America." It's "World Tax 2012" ranked Alston & Bird as a leading tax firm in both New York and Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird has been ranked on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 13 consecutive years, including placement in the top 25 for nine years, four of which were in the top 10
Alston & Bird ranked 5th on the 2012 BTI Client Service 30 among U.S. law firms in providing superior client service. The ranking resulted from interviews with approximately 240 corporate counsels at Fortune 1000 companies
Alston & Bird has been named by Working Mother magazine as one of the 2009 "50 Best Law Firms for Women."Firms were evaluated according to workforce profile; family friendly benefits and policies; flexibility; leadership, compensation and advancement of women; and development and retention of women.
In the 2012 "Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law firms," Alston & Bird ranked 11th for overall diversity, 10th with respect to LGBT, and 8th with respect to minorities and 16th with respect to women.
Diversity Write a review
The firm embraces diversity at all levels and the only criteria that guide them in their selection is that they should be amongst the best in their fields. Alston & Bird promotes diversity both within the firm and in its community. Through its continued efforts it has maintained an open, receptive and nurturing work environment and a varied workforce of attorneys and staff.
The firm has a Diversity Committee that provides objectives and guidance and works to implement programs, events and sponsorships relative to their locations. The Diversity Task Force supports the firm's efforts by providing opportunities for learning through events, recognition and cultural celebration.
The firm bases its diversity efforts in five precise areas, recruiting, retention, mentoring, promoting diversity and communication.
The firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion is constant and unending. It continues to look for ways to improve the environment, developmental opportunities for its attorneys and staff, and mandatory diversity education programs.
The firm organizes a wide range of forums, seminars and workshops for its attorneys, staff and clients throughout the year, in an effort to promote and encourage diversity in its own ranks, in the legal profession and the community as a whole.
Summer associate program
Summer associates at Alston will find work fun, where they will interact with the firm's associates and partners in a mutually respectful atmosphere. Work here is a perfect amalgamation of good business judgment, lucidity, and cordiality. It will soon dawn upon the summer associates that the people who own, operate and are employed by the firm, really want to be here. Alston & Bird has a special culture that not only allows, but celebrates individuality, creativity and leadership.
From the moment the associate accepts the offer to be part of the firm's summer program; the firm takes him through a program that is designed with the associate's entire career path in mind. The firm does not merely perceive the associates' first, second and third years of law school but sees in them future partners, firm and community leaders, clients and mentors.
Working for the Alston & Bird LLP
The firm values its employees and chooses them very cautiously. The firm places value on academic excellence and seek individuals with a clear understanding of what the practice of law entails. The firm prefers candidates who best reflect their core values and unique culture.Candidates can expect to work with the sharpest legal minds, lawyers from diverse backgrounds, varied social, cultural, civic and educational interests. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the same level of camaraderie and mutual respect for each other's talents that has existed since the firm's inception over a century ago.
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