Diversity
"Davis Polk is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion at our firm and in the legal profession. Our culture of inclusiveness and respect is integral to our values and inherent in how we relate to our clients and each other. We believe that the diverse perspectives of our lawyers enhance our ability to provide creative solutions tailored to our clients' most challenging business needs. We understand the urgency of improving diversity and inclusion in the legal industry as a whole and within our firm, and are focused..."
Law Firm Diversity Database
Each law firm’s Diversity Survey responses are also published in the Law Firm Diversity Database. The database currently includes ten years of survey data and information on more than 250 law firms. Through this online tool, you can make side-by-side comparisons of diversity metrics, gauge firms’ progress over time, and measure their performance against industry-wide benchmarks. Open to participation by any law firm with offices in the United States, the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey has become the industry standard for tracking law firm efforts to increase diversity within the profession.
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 450-4000
Managing Partner: Neil Barr
Hiring Partners: Maurice Blanco & Dana Seshens
Total No. Attorneys 2019:
750 - 1K
All offices
1st year: $190,000
2nd year: $200,000
3rd year: $220,000
4th year: $255,000
5th year: $280,000
6th year: $305,000
Summer associate: $3,700/week
No. of Summer Associates:
125 total (112 2Ls; 13 1Ls) (2019)
Cristóbal V. Modesto
Director of Legal Recruiting
(212) 450-4144
newlawyer@davispolk.com
New York, NY (HQ)
Northern California
Washington, DC
Beijing
Hong Kong
London
Madrid
Paris
São Paulo
Tokyo
Antitrust & Competition
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Corporate Governance
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Finance
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Restructuring
Intellectual Property & Technology
Investment Management
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*See firm website for complete list of practice areas and industries.
