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Lathrop GPM LLP
Main Office: 2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 2800 | Kansas City | MO | 64108
Phone: 816-292-2000 |
Year of establishment
1873
Number of partners
135
Number of offices
10
Partner to associate ratio
1.70
Biggest office
Kansas City
Percentage of women attorneys
31.70
Number of attorneys
309
Percentage of minority attorneys
6.80
Number of associates
78
Percentage of LGBT attorneys
0.30
Lathrop GPM LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
Work comes from many different offices, so get to know all the partners and visit all the offices. You never know where you may make a connection or need a connection to get work and make your goal billed hours. 7 year partner track and it only seems to be based on graduation year, so first review for partner is end of year 6, so that may be partner by year 7. This is important for laterals who do not have a book yet that client development becomes real important in years 5-6.
Pros:
Great support staff, great benefits including: 200 hours of support help, i.e. daycare, elder care, etc, $10,000 no questions asked spouse life insurance included, $150k life insurance paid by firm, health packages including no monthly but high deductible, discounts for health checks on medical insurance, great mentor/associate working environment, reviews not based on only hours billed and not looked too harshly if you do not make your goal (1900 for associates), at least $1500 disposable income for associates client development which includes monies towards cle, and bar dues, library fees, and cle portion of yearly renewal are each covered by firm and not part of disposable income.
Cons:
Paralegal help needs to be better balanced, some paralegals are over burdened and some under. Some are at home and cannot always do what you need, so you have to give your projects a lead time which was a transition for me personally. You cannot just pick something up and expect it to be done that day, at least a day lead time is needed (i.e. for shell documents). You can get things filed on the day in emergency situations, but individual cases are assigned individual paralegals and this may not be the KC/OP office paralegals, but may be in Boston, Boulder, etc.
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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:
Replace managers with competent ones. Care more about your employees. Don't let personal bias get in the way.
Pros:
The benefits and culture are great. The office environment and teamwork is excellent.
Cons:
Communication is poor. There are few advancement opportunities for female employees. Favoritism is a problem here.
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Current or former employee?:
Former Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Headline: Experience Professional Growth and Exceptional Representation at Lathrop GPM LLP For attorneys looking for a firm that offers a unique opportunity to grow and learn in a supportive and collegial atmosphere, Lathrop GPM LLP in the Bay Area is the place to be. This full-service law firm has a rich history of providing exceptional legal services since its founding in 1873. At Lathrop GPM LLP, attorneys have the opportunity to work in a variety of practice areas such as litigation, corporate law, real estate, tax and estate planning, intellectual property and labor and employment. With a wide range of areas of expertise, attorneys can expand their knowledge and experience in the field. The Bay Area provides an ideal environment for attorneys to grow and develop their legal skills. Attorneys at Lathrop GPM LLP have access to the latest technology and resources to help them provide the best legal services to their clients. The firm also offers flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits, including flexible time off, backup care, a wellness program and more. At Lathrop GPM LLP, attorneys can also benefit from the firm’s dedication to developing its employees. The firm provides mentoring, training and other opportunities for professional growth. This encourages independent thinking and creativity, and helps attorneys stay up to date with the latest legal trends and developments. The firm is committed to providing outstanding legal representation to its clients and is dedicated to creating a culture that encourages and supports its attorneys. With its rich history, the Bay Area’s vibrant legal scene and the firm’s commitment to its employees, Lathrop GPM LLP provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity for attorneys looking to grow and excel in their profession.
Practice Areas
Lathrop GPM LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Antitrust
- Appeals And Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Asset Sales And Acquisitions
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Business Planning
- Claims And Risk Management
- Class Action
- Consumer Protection Defense
- Contracts
- Copyrights
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Tax And Transactions
- Counseling Investigations And Policy Development
- Creditors' Rights
- Debtor Representation
- Development And Incentives
- Ediscovery: Data Records And Information
- Employee Benefits
- Employee Benefits And Executive Compensation
- Employment Law Alliance
- Environmental Insurance Analysis And Recovery
- Environmental Issues In Real Estate Transactions
- Environmental Litigation
- Federal Representation
- Financial Institutions And Real Estate
- General Business And Complex Commercial Litigation
- Government Regulation
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property Audits
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Intellectual Property Transactions
- Inter Partes Review
- Land Use And Zoning
- Landlord And Tenant Disputes
- Licensing And Technology Transfer
- Litigation And Disputes
- Litigation Arbitration And Mediation
- Litigation
- Administrative Hearings
- Local And State Representation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Occupational Safety
- Oil And Gas Transactions
- Partnership Tax Llps And Llcs
- Patents
- Political Advocacy And Election Law
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate Litigation
- Receiverships
- Regulation ' Air
- Regulation ' Chemical
- Regulation ' Solid
- Hazardous Waste
- Regulation ' Water
- Sales Exchanges And Leases
- Secured Creditor Representation
- Securities
- Securities Law
- State And Local
- Strategic Alliances
- Superfund
- Tax Credit Finance
- Tax Issues In Healthcare
- Tax Exempt Organizations
- Toxic Tort
- Trade Secrets
- Trademarks
- Traditional Labor
- Trustee Representation
- Unsecured Creditors And Committee Representation
- White Collar Criminal Defense And Government Investigations
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Workers' Compensation
- Workout And Restructuring
- Agribusiness Industry Group
- Banking And Creditors' Rights Litigation
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Business Litigation
- Charitable And Other Exempt Organizations
- Construction Law
- Corporate
- Data Centers Telecommunications And Technology
- Data Privacy And Security
- Education
- Energy
- Environmental
- Financial Institutions
- Franchise And Brand Development
- Freight Transportation
- Government Relations
- Healthcare
- Hospitality & Entertainment
- Industries
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment Law
- Media Entertainment And Advertising
- Policyholder And Insurance Coverage
- Practice Areas
- Product Liability And Personal Injury
- Public Finance
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Tax And Employee Benefits
- Technology
- Toxic And Mass Tort
- Wealth Strategies
Hiring Criteria
Lathrop GPM LLP follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
We hire individuals who demonstrate an aptitude for the law with exceptional academic performance, written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills. Qualified candidates possess a proficiency in leadership and the ability to excel in a collaborative environment.
Pro bono
We consider pro bono representation a professional responsibility and a community obligation of the firm. Lathrop & Gage employs a full-time attorney whose sole responsibility is serving clients who cannot pay; at any given time, she manages 75-125 active cases in family court.
In addition, Lathrop & Gage attorneys donate their time through court appointments in criminal, domestic and juvenile law, and we provide counsel to welfare agencies and domestic violence shelters, among others. Because we recognize that this kind of representation provides opportunities for professional growth, the firm allows up to 50 hours of pro bono work to be counted directly toward associates' annual goals.
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Lathrop GPM LLP Awards and Recognitions Write a review
U.S. News - Best Lawyers Ranks Lathrop & Gage Nationally Among Best Law Firms
Fortune Magazine to Feature Lathrop & Gage as a "Go-To Law Firm"
Lathrop & Gage Recognized for Exceptional Service
Joel Voran Honored with CEO Leadership in Action Award by Profiles in Diversity Journal
Super Lawyers Recognizes 70 Lathrop & Gage Attorneys in Missouri, Kansas
Four Lathrop & Gage Attorneys Named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers
Lathrop & Gage Recognized for Excellence in Litigation
Chambers USA Recognizes Lathrop & Gage as a Leading Law Firm
Best Lawyers in America Names Four Lawyers of the Year and 79 Best Lawyers from Lathrop & Gage
Diversity Write a review
Diversity is a continuous goal. Lathrop & Gage was founded in 1873 on the heartland principles of honor, service, trust and value. We work tirelessly to serve our clients in the same unwavering manner today. While we have a long and proud tradition of success, we're also focused on the future. We are dedicated to being a law firm whose workforce reflects the diversity of the clients we serve and the communities in which we live and practice. We believe our diversity initiatives are not only socially responsible, but contribute substantially to the long-term success of Lathrop & Gage.
Summer associate program
Our summer associate program is our primary source for entry-level associates. Selected law students are offered positions as summer associates with the hope and expectation that each will demonstrate the characteristics to make a successful Lathrop & Gage attorney. Rather than hire a large number of summer associates to compete for a limited number of entry-level positions, we hire only as many summer associates as we expect will satisfy our hiring needs following graduation.
Our program combines challenging legal projects with real-world experience in an effort to provide summer associates an accurate view of life at Lathrop & Gage. We make sure that our summer associates observe the hands-on practice of law through depositions, closings, witness interviews, negotiations and client meetings. Summer associates receive assignments from diverse practice areas and departments, working with a variety of partners and other attorneys. Two partners serve as "work coordinators" for the summer program; they monitor the quantity and variety of projects, and ensure that each summer associate has an opportunity to experience his or her areas of interest.
In addition to the work coordinators, each summer associate is offered guidance by an associate mentor. Each completed assignment is evaluated by the assigning attorney and the Recruiting Committee, a group of partners and associates who provide each summer associate with a formal evaluation in the middle and at the end of the summer.
We also provide summer associates with opportunities to form social bonds throughout the firm. Social and team-building events include dinner parties, sports activities, trips to client facilities, tours of local attractions and evening outings at concerts, plays and sporting events. This is an integral part of the summer program, as lawyers and summer associates get to know one another outside the office atmosphere.
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