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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Also Known As: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Pillsbury Winthrop, Pillsbury, Shaw Pittman, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro, PWSP
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GENERAL INFO

www.pillsburylaw.com

Headquarters: New York, NY
15 offices
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THE BUZZ…

•  "Friendly"
•  "Too much turnover"
•  "Huge focus on hours"
•  "Knowledgeable IP group"

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Vault's Scoop

Uppers

•  "Remarkable congeniality of the partners, associates, and staff"
•  "Experience and responsibility early on"
•  "At the forefront of law firms with respect to retention of women"

Downers

•  "Difficult to meet the billable hour requirement"
•  "Not very social"
•  "We have stagnated"

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ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

THE SCOOP

With a full name like Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, it's no surprise that this firm is the product of big mergers between well-established practices. The firms that created today's Pillsbury have long, proud heritages that go back to the 1800s.

Giants Combined

Pillsbury began on the west coast in 1874 as the practice of Evans S. Pillsbury, who represented a local banking and delivery service called Wells Fargo. 

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Pillsbury REVIEWS


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Pillsbury SALARIES


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Pillsbury SURVEY SAYS


OUR SURVEY SAYS

Vault’s Verdict: Associates rave about the friendly culture, collegial associate/partner relations, and diversity initiatives; they are also thrilled with a new policy allowing unlimited pro bono to count toward hours requirements. Less popular is an opaque compensation structure, wherein associates are kept in the dark about the size of their bonuses until review time.

Associate Life

Satisfaction
• “The firm has done a great job of providing substantive work and has provided good training, and I generally like the people I work with. However, as would be the case at any large firm, the lack of control I have over my billable hours, coupled with the demands of meeting an annual target, lower my overall satisfaction.”
• “The work is good (when there is enough). Colleagues generally are nice and smart.”
• “Great work, overall reasonable hours and work schedule. Compensation could use more transparency, as could partnership prospects.”
• “Job satisfaction can vary depending on the partners I am working for, but for the most part I am satisfied.”



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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Perspective

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP HIGHLIGHTS

Every day at Pillsbury, we work on ground-breaking matters for some of the world’s most innovative companies. Every day, we confront some of the most meaningful legal challenges of our time. Every day, we take on pro bono cases that change lives and frame important social issues.

This is a place where initiative is valued and rewarded, where self-starters become team players, and where continual growth—both professional and personal—underscores every successful career.

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YOUR CAREER AT Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

At Pillsbury, brains and talent are a given. What sets us apart is our chemistry—that appealing combination of teamwork, drive, and mutual respect that’s hard to define, but easy to recognize. It’s built into our culture. It’s often noted by our clients. And if you’re a person who thrives on collaboration, Pillsbury is where you want to be.

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Getting Hired



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Tips from the inside

Vault’s Verdict: While the firm may prefer high GPAs from top schools, a cultural fit is also important. Friendly but business-focused lawyers will excel at Pillsbury.



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