Main Office: 3300 Wells Fargo Center, 90 South Seventh Street | Minneapolis | MN | 55402-4140
Phone: 612-672-8200 | Fax: 612-672-8397
Year of establishment
1956
Number of partners
42
Number of offices
1
Partner to associate ratio
2.10
Biggest office
Minneapolis
Percentage of women attorneys
21.00
Number of attorneys
82
Percentage of minority attorneys
10.80
Number of associates
20
Percentage of LGBT attorneys
2.40
Advice to law firm management:
The firm can improve by increasing its hiring standards and improving diversity among the staff. Adding an HR department would also improve the professionalism inside the offices.
Pros:
You will develop a reputation for yourself as a no-nonsense attorney if you work here, because that is required. You will also learn from some of the best minds in the local area.
Cons:
The firm is growing and developing an identity for itself, which may not yet be established. Several key staff have left prominent roles. Salary and benefits packages are not among the best.
Career Opportunities:
Compensation & Benefits:
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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Discover the Excitement of Working at Maslon LLP: A Unique Law Firm Experience When it comes to law firms, Maslon LLP stands out from the crowd. With a focus on building strong relationships and providing exceptional service, Maslon offers attorneys and staff a truly exciting and fulfilling work environment. From its unique firm description to its impressive areas of expertise, Maslon LLP is a place where professionals can thrive and make a real impact. What sets Maslon apart from other law firms is its commitment to fostering strong relationships. The firm understands that each client is unique, and this understanding extends to its relationships with its lawyers and staff. Maslon is large enough to handle complex legal matters, yet small enough to appreciate the individuality of each person who walks through its doors. This creates an atmosphere of collaboration and support, where everyone's strengths are recognized and valued. With a depth of experience in key areas of law, Maslon LLP offers attorneys and staff the opportunity to work on challenging and sophisticated legal matters. The firm's principal areas of expertise include Business & Securities, Financial Services, and Litigation. Within these areas, Maslon has nationally recognized practices in Tort & Product Liability, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, and Appeals. This breadth of expertise allows professionals at Maslon to tackle a wide range of legal issues and develop a diverse skill set. In addition to its core areas of practice, Maslon LLP also offers strong practices in Advertising & Marketing, Employee Benefits, Labor & Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Corporate Trust Representation, Real Estate, and Insurance Litigation. This comprehensive range of practice areas ensures that attorneys and staff at Maslon have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases and expand their knowledge in different legal fields. Joining Maslon LLP comes with a host of benefits that make it an exciting opportunity for attorneys and staff. First and foremost, the firm's commitment to exceptional service means that professionals at Maslon have the chance to make a real impact on their clients' lives. By focusing on building strong relationships and understanding each client's unique needs, Maslon attorneys and staff can provide the highest level of service and achieve outstanding results. Furthermore, Maslon LLP is dedicated to the professional growth and development of its attorneys and staff. The firm offers a range of training and mentorship programs to help individuals reach their full potential. Whether it's through formal training sessions, one-on-one mentoring, or participation in industry conferences and seminars, Maslon provides the resources and support necessary for professional growth. In addition to these career development opportunities, Maslon LLP also offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work-life balance. The firm recognizes that its attorneys and staff have lives outside of work and strives to create an environment that allows for personal fulfillment. This includes flexible work arrangements, generous vacation and leave policies, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. In conclusion, Maslon LLP is an exciting place to work for attorneys and staff. With its focus on building strong relationships, its impressive areas of expertise, and its commitment to professional growth and work-life balance, Maslon offers a unique and fulfilling work environment. Joining Maslon means becoming part of a team that values individuality, fosters collaboration, and strives for excellence in everything it does.
Maslon LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
Maslon LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
We are looking for highly motivated, mature, creative individuals with diverse backgrounds, superior academic credentials (top 25% preferred) and significant personal achievements
Maslon recognizes that we must act as a leader, both in our profession and within the communities we serve, to address the rising incidence of unmet legal needs among the disadvantaged. As attorneys, we believe such work is our moral and ethical responsibility and is fundamental to the integrity of the judicial system. These values are paramount to our firm, inherited through six decades of faithful service to the community.
Our long-standing commitment to pro bono work includes participation in the Pro Bono Challenge, a pact formed by the nation's largest law firms to significantly increase the amount of pro bono work being performed by their organizations. In addition, Maslon is a participant in the Minnesota State Bar Association North Star Lawyers program, which recognizes members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year to those who otherwise could not afford representation.
Leora Itman Selected as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Howard Tarkow to be Honored with 2016 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award by the Cardozo Society
Maslon Honored with the Social Justice Uncorked Award by Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
David Herr Honored with the Trustee of the Year Award by the United Hospital Foundation
Leora Itman Selected as a 2015 "Up & Coming Attorney" by Minnesota Lawyer
Fifteen Maslon Attorneys Recognized as 2014 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association
Bill Pentelovitch Elected as President of the ACLU-MN Board of Directors
Maslon Selected as the Winner of the 2015 Community Impact Award in the Professional Services Category by Minnesota Business Magazine
Maslon Selected as a 2015 Community Impact Awards Finalist by Minnesota Business Magazine
Maslon Welcomes Attorneys Allison Duerr, Erica Holzer, Jason Reed, and Kristian Weir to the Firm
Bill Pentelovitch Honored with Twin Cities Cardozo Society's 2014 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award
The Fifteenth Annual Twin Cities Cardozo Society Dinner: Bill Pentelovitch to be Honored
Andy Jacobson Honored With the 2014 Founders' Award by the NRTA
Leora Maccabee Itman Honored with Twin Cities Cardozo Society's Arthur T. Pfefer Award
Attorney David Schultz and Maslon Firm Honored as Recipients of 2013 Child Advocacy Award by the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Client PreciouStatus Wins 2013 ACG BOLD Entrepreneur Award
Susan Link Named a "2013 Twin Cities Five Star Wealth Manager" in Twin Cities Business Magazine
Bill Pentelovitch Named "2013 Minneapolis Litigation - Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers
Susan Link Honored with Minnesota State Bar Association's Eugene P. Daly, Jr. Award
Maslon Recognized as Finalist for 2012 Minnesota Business Ethics Award
James Duffy O'Connor Selected as Burton 2012 Distinguished Legal Writing Award Recipient
Susan Link Receives Woman of Achievement Award from NAWBO-MN
Cooper Ashley Named 2009 "Attorney of the Year" by Minnesota Lawyer
David F. Herr Receives Marcy S. Wallace Award of Excellence in Leadership
Maslon Receives Distinguished Service Award for Children from Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Maslon Law Firm receives the first ever SAGE Best Practices Award
Maslon is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace of attorneys and staff with respect to, among other things, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, socio-economic background, disability, lifestyle and political views. We believe that the diversity of our firm enriches our culture, and advances the community around us. By reflecting a wide variety of perspectives, Maslon is better positioned to serve our clients.
"The single most defining moment in my career was in 1993 when Maslon invited me to join their practice. I wanted an environment where I could practice law and be an integral part of the life of my children and family. Maslon enabled me to develop my practice using alternative work schedules and rise through the ranks at our firm to become its 2003-2007 Chair. It is critical for each of us to find the right environment in which to develop our full potential. Maslon has enabled, encouraged, and coached me to do so." - Terri Krivosha, Partner
At Maslon, we believe that training is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Rather, our training program is customized and includes a tailored mix of hands-on experience, practical substantive training sessions, and outside training. Here's an overview of the program components:
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