Preston Gates & Ellis LLP

Preston Gates provides its attorneys with the "perfect balance between a sophisticated legal practice and an appreciation for a personal life." One insider notes, "People work hard when they need to, and the firm has high quality work. At the same time, personal time is completely respected. On any given day, most attorneys have dinner with their families or friends and then work from home if necessary to complete a task." Many attorneys describe the firm's culture as "informal" and "friendly." An associate explains, "There is such an open door policy that the most junior associate should feel no qualms about talking to the most senior partner. Attorneys often celebrate each other's birthdays and baby showers together." A single associate mentions that there isn't much socializing for young, single attorneys. A married associate agrees that the firm may "not [be] a place to go if you're young and looking for a good time."