Diversity
"Schiff Hardin recognized long ago that supporting diverse attorneys is a critical part of our culture and our business. We have thrived for over 150 years because we know the best ideas come when lawyers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives-lawyers who look at the world in different ways-collaborate and share ideas. We aim to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote diverse lawyers who look at the world in different ways. How do we accomplish these goals? First, we have created an affirmatively..."
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Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 258-5500
Managing Partner: Marci A. Eisenstein
Recruiting Chair: David C. Blickenstaff
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1st Year: $180,000
Summer associate: $3,450/week
Summer Associate Offers:
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