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Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.

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Headquarters: Washington, DC
8 offices (Company stats)

THE BUZZ…

• “Best of the best – trademark practice”
• “Sweatshop”
• “Most prestigious IP firm”
• “Solid, nice, but overrated”


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Associate Life
Vault’s Verdict: Finnegan associates can’t say enough good about the firm’s collegial culture and topnotch work. However, some associates would appreciate clearer communication from management.

Firm Culture & Associate Satisfaction

• “Firm seems to attract a good number of social and friendly people to work with.  No big egos here, lots of personality and people I enjoy working with.”  –D.C. associate
• “Working hand in hand with partners and other associates really makes you feel like you are having an impact on the litigation.”  –Midlevel associate
• “This is a very collegial group.  Class years in particular can be very close – helping each other out, organizing frequent social outings, etc.”  –Junior associate





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Getting Hired



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A firm insider describes the ideal Finnegan candidate as “smart and hard working,” with “a strong combination of legal skills, people skills and technical expertise.”  In terms of academic experience, a midlevel associate says, that “the firm looks for candidates with strong scientific and technical backgrounds and post-graduate degrees are desirable.”  Finally, don’t underestimate the power of charisma.  According to a D.C. lawyer, the firm is “very focused on personality and attitude.  The firm will often take a more collegial and personable candidate with slightly less impressive credentials over a less personable candidate with more impressive credentials.”

 


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