Faegre culture is "relatively laid-back with strong Midwestern values." Most feel that the firm is "collegial," "cooperative" and "informal," but also fosters "high expectations and high stress." Although "lawyers socialize together a lot," a junior associate notes that "there tend to be too many tight-knit circles that are hard to break into." A labor attorney worries that "Faegre's prized culture is changing as we grow with laterals." The changes lead a senior attorney to characterize the firm culture as "schizophrenic," and sometimes "uptight and unfriendly." The "friendly on the surf......

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Employer Type: Private Company
Chairman: Thomas G. Morgan
No. of offices: 7 (Worldwide)


2007 Attorneys: 500


Other Stats:
NOTABLE PERKS

• Generous marketing and mentoring budgets
• Liberal parental leave/part-time policies
• Annual canoe trip
• Taxi and dinner when working late