Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Main Office: 1201 North Market Street, 16th Floor | Wilmington | DE | 19899-1347
Phone: 302-658-9200 | Fax: 302-658-3989
Year of establishment
1930
Number of partners
45
Number of offices
1
Partner to associate ratio
1.00
Biggest office
Wilmington
Percentage of women attorneys
19.20
Number of attorneys
99
Percentage of minority attorneys
3.00
Number of associates
45
Percentage of LGBT attorneys
2.00
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
Encourage the younger lawyers to work together in teams under the more experienced ones. They would probably learn more and feel less lost in that way.
Pros:
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell are a very reputable company to work for. They know what they are doing and can give all the knowledge and experience a young attorney needs to be successful.
Cons:
The company employs many people. It's sometimes easy to get lost in the shuffle, or at least feel that way. Unless you fight for it, you may not be as successful as some of the others there.
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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is an exciting and rewarding place for attorneys to work, offering a diverse practice and a commitment to quality and excellence. The firm provides its attorneys with the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, from corporate and finance to intellectual property, litigation, and more. Attorneys have access to cutting-edge legal resources, such as the Delaware Corporation Organizers (DCO) and the TerraLex network of law firms. At Morris Nichols, attorneys benefit from the collegial atmosphere of a Delaware firm. Attorneys and staff form strong relationships with each other, and the professional bond that is created allows lawyers to work together to achieve their clients’ objectives. The firm’s commitment to the highest standards of service requires an equally high level of commitment and talent from its staff. Additionally, Morris Nichols is committed to the community and bar and is qualified to serve clients in local, national, and global markets. Attorneys have access to a wide range of resources, such as the firm’s extensive database and research library, and the ability to collaborate with their peers across the firm’s many offices. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP: Where Attorneys Can Grow and Thrive.
Practice Areas
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Business Reorganization & Restructuring
- Commercial
- Corporate Counseling
- Corporate & Business Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Trusts Estates & Tax
Hiring Criteria
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
Strong academic performance in law school as well as significant life and work experiences.
Pro bono
Many of the attorneys at Morris Nichols participate in a wide range of community service agencies, including serving on the boards of directors of the Community Legal Aid Society, American Civil Liberties Union, YMCA, Delaware Community Foundation, Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Delaware Special Olympics, and Goodwill of Delaware, to name just a few. Morris Nichols attorneys are also the leaders of many of the administrative arms of the Delaware Courts, including the Board of Bar Examiners and the Rules Committees of the Courts, as well as many important committees of the Delaware Bar Association.
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Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP Awards and Recognitions Write a review
Frank Biondi Honored for Contributions to Delaware with DSCC Marvel Cup Award
Michael Houghton Joins Board of the Pete du Pont Freedom Award Foundation
Morris Nichols Recognized at 2015 Turnaround Atlas Awards
Two Morris Nichols Attorneys Announced As Winners of the 6th Annual 40 Under 40 Emerging Leader Awards
Delaware State Bar Association Honors Michael Houghton with Outstanding Service Award
Morris Nichols Wins Two 2015 Corporate INTL Legal Awards
Morris Nichols Receives Corporate LiveWire - Global Awards for 2014
Morris Nichols Wins 2014 Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award: Trust Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Delaware
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group Wins 2013 Legal Award: Insolvency Law Firm of the Year - Delaware
Lou Hering Shortlisted for Deal Maker of the Year Awards 2013
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group Wins TMA's 2012 Turnaround of the Year Award
Donald Isken Honored by Delaware State Bar Association - Receives 2012 Community Service Award
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group a Finalist for Turnaround Deal of the Year at the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Tarik J. Haskins Receives Community Service Award From Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
Derek Abbott Receives the Caleb R. Layton III Service Award
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group Wins 2010 Turnaround Atlas Award
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group a Finalist for The M&A Advisor's Middle-Market Financing Awards
Morris Nichols Selected as Law Firm of the Year Finalist for The M&A Advisor's Middle-Market Financing Awards
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group Named a Finalist in Three Categories for the 4th Annual Turnaround Awards
Karen Jacobs Louden Receives Delaware State Bar Association's 2009 Women's Leadership Award
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group Wins The M&A Advisor U.S. Middle-Market Financing Award
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group Wins 2009 Turnaround Atlas Award
Morris Nichols Business Reorganization & Restructuring Group a Finalist for Four Turnaround Atlas Awards
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Morris Nichols is committed to promoting the diversity of our Firm and to creating a work environment that values the backgrounds and contributions of each individual employed here. We believe that an inclusive culture improves the scope as well as the quality of our legal practice, aids us in responding to the needs of our clients, and helps us thrive as a member of the national legal community.
Summer associate program
The Morris Nichols summer associate program is an integral part of our recruiting process, and is designed to provide summer associates with meaningful exposure to the Firm, its attorneys, other professionals and staff, and its clients. Our goal is to give potential associates a realistic view of work at the Firm, while also providing a range of activities and social events to introduce them to some of what Wilmington and the surrounding areas have to offer to young professionals.
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