- "It's a place where associates get a lot of responsibility early on. … I looked at various peer law firms and they just didn't offer the same opportunities as Jackson Walker to get your hands dirty as a young associate."
- "One of my first cases was a multiparty securities litigation, representing an international bank, with hundreds of millions at stake. I got to dive into the trial team and work on the deposition strategy, which was a pretty neat experience"
- "I've worked on deals valued anywhere between a million dollars and $150 million. … I might be the only associate on a deal and responsible for virtually all the documents. I've drafted a primary acquisition document and I regularly do the ancillary docs."
- "We're working directly with partners – they collaborate to develop a draft into a final product. Every day partners will talk to you informally about what you could improve and what you did well."
- "It's not just collegial – there's a real sense of belonging. It's pretty unique to have a place where associates aren't just friends in the office but look for opportunities to hang out outside of that."
- "They hire with the idea that associates are going to be partners someday. There's a strong tradition of longevity in the firm and lots of partners have been here their entire careers."
Jackson Walker Featured in 2015-2016 “Chambers Associate”
June 23, 2015 | Spotlight
Published annually, the directory is designed to help U.S. law school students choose the right firm and includes detailed profiles of more than 100 of the top U.S. law firms. Based on high-quality, independent research and interviews with second- and third-year associates, the profiles provide an in-depth portrait of the firms' culture and practices.
Associates who participated in Chambers' confidential interviews were highly complimentary of the firm. Notable quotes from the profile include the following: