"Gibson Dunn is deeply committed to the promotion of diversity. The focus of our diversity efforts is to expand the recruitment and retention of diverse attorneys through mentoring and other initiatives, and to maintain and expand the Firm's profile in the communities in which it serves. Gibson Dunn believes that diversity among lawyers is essential to our continued success as one of the preeminent law firms in the world. In an increasingly global world, we understand that it is crucial that we incorporate diverse competencies, experiences..."
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333 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3197
Phone: (213) 229-7000
Employer Type: Private
Chairman & Managing Partner: Kenneth M. Doran
Chair of Firmwide Hiring Committee: Steven E. Sletten
Total No. Attorneys 2018: 1,388
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
7th year: $325,000
8th year: $340,000
Summer associate: $3,700/week
127 out of 130 (2Ls) (2018)
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