Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Vault’s Verdict: While associates appreciate transparency in the compensation process, they’re not thrilled with below-market salaries. Still, most are willing to give up a little bit of cash in exchange for reasonable hours, a positive and collaborative culture and excellent training for junior associates.

Associate Life

Satisfaction

• “Our corporate practice group has a wide range of work, from traditional M&A to securities to venture capital. I get to work with some really interesting clients and that makes the work more interesting too. I have also had an opportunity to work on a few great pro bono matters and the firm has been very supportive of that work.”

• “I am generally very satisfied in terms of the quality and amount of work, but I believe the pay could be better.”

• “The partners by and large project a more friendly face than other firms, but behind that face, it’s still a big firm.”

• “Good working environment; interesting work; good people.”

• “I feel extremely satisfied with my job at the moment. I feel appreciated and valued by management and the other attorneys with whom I work, and I feel there are structured benchmarks for growth, with much current potential for growth.”