"Law firms thrive or fail based on the quality of their work. Schiff Hardin has thrived for over 150 years because it knows-and has known for a long time- that diverse teams are more successful than homogeneous teams. The best ideas come when lawyers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives-lawyers who don't look at the world the same way-share ideas with each other. Our Diversity Committee plays a critical and coordinating role in our diversity mission. That mission is to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a..."
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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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