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Overview

Introduction

Hanson Bridgett LLP is an AmLaw 200 California firm with more than 200 attorneys across the state. While all of the firm's offices are in California, and the firm lists many California public agencies as clients, it is a member of national and international legal networks that allow the firm to serve its clients anywhere. The firm is the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, indicating its commitment to the communities surrounding its offices and their efforts toward pro bono and social impact work.

Firm Stats


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Total No. Attorneys (2022)

150 - 250

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No. of Partners Named (2022)

9

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No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2022)

4


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No. of Summer Associates (2022)

5 total (4 2Ls; 1 1L)


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Base Salary

1st year: $170,000


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No. of U.S. Offices

6

About the Firm

Hanson Bridgett LLP is an AmLaw 200 California firm with more than 200 attorneys across the state. While all of their offices are in California, they are members of national and international legal networks that allow them to serve their clients anywhere.

Auspicious Merger

Hanson Bridgett was founded in 1958 when the firms of Schofield, Hanson & Jenkins and Bridgett & Marcus merged with each other, creating the new firm of Schofield, Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus & Jenkins. Schofield retired shortly after the merger, and his name was removed. The name evolved over time until, in 2008, it was shorted to Hanson Bridgett LLP, the name by which the firm is known today.

California Dreamin’

Why Work Here


Why Work Here:

Our people make us who we are—people like you.

Diversity at Hanson Bridgett LLP

"Hanson Bridgett is widely recognized in the business community and in law schools for its leadership in promoting diversity in the legal profession and its innovation and commitment to ensure opportunities for underrepresented members of our community. Diversity is a core value of our firm and has been since our founding in 1958. The firm's longstanding Diversity & Inclusion Network (DIN) is a catalyst for coordinated diversity efforts within Hanson Bridgett. The DIN develops specific plans and activities focused on measurable results to..."

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