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Overview

Introduction

Thompson Hine has a long history in Ohio, but it serves big-name clients state- and nationwide. The firm boasts strengths is such discrete area as transportation and emerging companies, and it takes pride in being an innovator in the legal industry. Thompson Hine has national strength in numerous practice areas, including construction, transportation, environmental law, real estate, banking and finance, bankruptcy, corporate law, intellectual property, and litigation.

Firm Stats


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Total No. Attorneys (2021)

250 - 500

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No. of Partners Named (2021)

11

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Featured Rankings

Best Law Firms in the Midwest


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No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2020)

3


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No. of Summer Associates (2021)

8 total (4 2Ls; 4 1Ls)


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Base Salary

All offices:
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Vault Verdict

Like any major law firm, Thompson Hine is seeking candidates with stellar academic records, but the firm also looks to hire those with strong local ties who will fit with the firm’s culture. Associates gush about the culture, which is welcoming and supportive, with opportunities to socialize. Partners are approachable and invested in associate development, which goes a long way with associate satisfaction. Transparency is a high point for the firm, both in terms of sharing firm performance with the associates and offering insight into the promotion process. Associates biggest gripe is probably compensation, which they note is below the BigLaw scale. But associates are positive about their work and feel engaged and challenged. Hours can be long, but associates feel there is support...

About the Firm

Thompson Hine is a Cleveland-based firm with around 400 lawyers. Though the bulk of the firm's legal team and practice is in Ohio, it also has bustling offices in Atlanta; Chicago; New York; and Washington, DC.

New Beginnings in Old Cleveland

In 1893, Cleveland attorney A.B. Thompson founded a solo practice. In 1910, he entered into a partnership with Charles B. Hine, and the next year the duo teamed up with Walter Flory. In its nascent years in early 20th century Cleveland—then a manufacturing and banking focal point in the country—the firm's clients included Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Society Bank (which later became KeyCorp).

Thompson Hine made national headlines in 2011 when it elected tax attorney Deborah Z. Read as managing partner of the fir...

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Associate Reviews

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  • “Thompson Hine has an exceptional culture. It provides a welcoming atmosphere and no attorney is too busy to answer questions—whether about the practice of law or otherwise. Further, the firm does an excellent job integrating new associates with more senior associates. Weekly events are planned, and all are encouraged to come and socialize. As a new hire, these weekly events were critical to my on-boarding experience.”
  • “Firm culture is team-oriented and supportive—plenty of opportunity for social opportunities.”
  • “The firm has a friendly culture. The work environment is pleasant and professional. The firm and the partners I work with like to invest in their associates.”
  • “The lawyers in my office frequently socialize. The firm sponsors various lunches, happy hours, parties, and after-work outings, such as attendance at sporting events.”

Getting Hired Here


  • “This firm looks for strong, committed associates who are willing to work hard, have a good attitude, and put in the time and effort to be successful at the firm.”
  • “… We are looking for candidates who finished top of their class with some type of extracurricular activity (especially journal or moot court), who have strong ties to this area and want to stay here, who want to work at a large law firm (particularly Thompson Hine), and who genuinely want to work in the practice group for which we are hiring.”
  • “The firm is really looking for someone with a high work ethic and personality that fits in with the firm's culture.”

Perks & Benefits


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