table of contents NA2 NA3 NA5 NA7 NA8 NA11 NA12 Succeeding in a Summer The Dos and Don’ts Use the Summer to Summer Associate First-Year Classes Out & About in And Outside of Philly.... Associate Program of Assignment ‘Try On’ Different Numbers, Pay Drop Starting Earlier, But Philadelphia Management Practice Areas While Diversity Rises Much Smaller Than 2009 NA2 • New Associates Tuesday, July 13, 2010 July 2010 What Law School Succeeding in a Summer Associate Program: Doesn’t Teach You

few common sense tactics in my approach success in the real world comes from By matthew g. brouse Matthew G. Brouse embracing a team approach. This notion Special to the Legal joined Burns White & to daily interactions with others, in addi- Hickton as a summer tion to showcasing my legal skills and work seems to diverge from law school, where uring my first year of law school, I associate May 18, 2009, product. Bottom line: I discovered other students rarely are posed group problems vividly remember sitting in a large and was placed on the methods to promote myself (besides dem- or encounter situations that encourage Dlecture hall, where professors pre- general litigation team. onstrating my research skills) that could working collectively with classmates to pared us to be future attorneys using the After completing the ultimately tip the scales in my favor when it resolve a problem. (A few exceptions would Socratic method of teaching. We were chal- bar in July, Brouse will came down to the firm making a decision be moot court competitions and clinics.) lenged to learn the black-letter law and join the firm as a full- about my potential employment. You might wish to keep a low profile and apply it to convoluted fact patterns that time associate on Aug. Like most things in life, it all starts with fly under the radar while in law school. You seemingly had no correct answer. After 23. He expects to practice in the firm’s trans- communication, and the evaluation of your do not have to talk to the overzealous stu- portation law group. Brouse graduated from first-year exams were complete, many of us ability to communicate starts with the dent in the front row of torts class who Duquesne University School of Law in May interview process and continues through- thought he already had a law degree after tried to regain our sanity before facing the after earning his undergraduate degree from next challenge. Youngstown State University in 2006. out your summer employment. Initially, it the second week of class. However, when Thus began the difficult task of securing can be a tough transition for a traditional you get out into the workforce, you realize a post-graduate associate position in an skills, professionalism (both in and out of student who went directly from college to that the same person from torts class might unstable economy, a challenge more daunt- the office) and work ethic. Whether these law school. The summer associate position be opposing counsel, your supervising ing than any question our professors posed skills are taught in law school, of course, might be that person’s first job in a profes- attorney or even your client, so you’d bet- to us that first year and one that has far- depends upon the school. sional setting. If you are able to dive in with ter be able to communicate effectively on a reaching implications for our future. The My time as a summer associate at Burns your team of attorneys and staff without professional and personal level with him. process starts with on-campus interviews White & Hickton was probably similar to missing a beat, then the people who are What that meant specifically to me at the and — for some — ultimately leads to a the experience many others have had at evaluating your performance are likely firm was asking clarifying questions so that summer associate position at a law firm. their own firms. The Pittsburgh office (one thinking that you are going to be able to I could meet my supervisors’ expectations Firms set high prerequisites for inter- of eight in total) of the firm employs successfully deal with future clients. in order to generate the work products they views and the process is, indeed, arduous. approximately 70 attorneys, placing it In law school, we were trained to brief were looking for, as well as letting them As most of us know, the real challenge is roughly among the 10 largest firms in that cases and evaluate theoretical situations. know where I stood with meeting dead- making a lasting impression during the city. Obviously, like most summer associ- When you start as a summer associate, the lines. interview. Certainly, law school provides us ates starting out, I was incredibly nervous make-believe hypotheticals become distant This brings me to the second thing I with the necessary legal knowledge that and eager. memories as you start dealing with genuine discovered quickly during my summer enables us to represent our future clients’ Initially, my goal was to do everything I issues, clients who have been wronged and associate program, which is the importance interests. However, in addition to monitor- could to ensure I did not have any regrets real-life attorneys who are tasked with solv- of professionalism and gaining the trust of ing how well you’ve learned the vast amount about my performance or the way I tried to ing those problems. your fellow employees. Showing that you of classroom material, firms evaluate sum- sell myself for an associate position. I You’d better be able to work effectively mer associates on their communication quickly realized the benefits of utilizing a in the firm with people at all levels, because Law School continues on NA14

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By Colleen p. france Jim’s method weeks to complete it. John checked with and joseph j. anclien Jim is a first-year associate who came to Jane a few days after he began to ensure he Special to the Legal the firm in the fall immediately after gradu- was on the right path. A week before his ating from law school and taking the bar assignment was due, the assignment man- s a new or even semi-new associate exam. Jim was a summer associate the pre- ager in the department called him to see if at a law firm, you will take on many vious year and maintained relationships he could work on a document review that Aassignments with varying degrees of with a few associates that he had befriended the partner estimated would require a sig- difficulty and sometimes conflicting dead- during his summer, so he had a sense of nificant amount of time over the next few lines. Assignment management (time man- what cases were active at the firm and who weeks. John, without mentioning how agement in law firm speak) is probably the was working on them. complex his research was for Jane, agreed key to success for a junior associate. france anclien Jane also gave an assignment to Jim, to work on the document review. He began The stories of the following three associ- Colleen P. France is the director of asso- similar to the one she had given to Jen. Jim the document review and continued to ates at a fictional firm illustrate the traps of ciate recruitment and development for discussed the assignment with Jane and left work on his memo for Jane. taking on too much work, blowing dead- Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis. She is her office thinking he knew where to begin The following week, the deadline for the lines, failing to adequately communicate, responsible for the firm’s hiring of incoming his research. After talking to another junior document review was moved up by a few and missing the mark on the assignment associates, managing associate assignments for associate on the case, Jim had some follow- days and John had to allot more time than instructions. the business services and litigation depart- up questions for Jane, so he went back to he originally anticipated to it. At that point, ments, and the training and professional her to get clarification on two issues. He he was working extremely long hours development of associates firmwide. France Jen’s method handed in his memo a day before the dead- around the clock. John went to Jane the was recently elected to serve as the NALP Jen is a new associate at the firm who did regional coordinator representing law firms line, told Jane how much he enjoyed work- afternoon before his deadline and asked for a public interest fellowship for a year before in the Mid-Atlantic region. ing on the case, and asked if she had any an extension to finish her assignment over starting in the fall. She received an assign- Joseph J. Anclien is an associate in the follow-up assignments that he could han- the weekend, rather than Friday, the origi- ment from Jane, a sixth-year associate in firm’s litigation department. His practice dle. nal due date. the litigation department, to perform focuses primarily on issues and appeals. He research and submit a memo at the conclu- has drafted briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court, John’s method Who did best? sion of her research. She was given a week the 3rd Circuit, and the Pennsylvania appel- John is a new associate who clerked after Jen, Jim, and John were each able to to complete the assignment. late courts. Anclien is also active within the law school graduation, immediately prior answer the questions presented to them Jen met with Jane, took notes on their firm, serving as a member of the firm’s hiring to joining the firm. John enjoyed the pace and complete solid research memos. conversation, and then began her research. and summer committees and as a mentor to of his clerkship but was excited to begin his However, they managed their assignments She utilized the library and Westlaw to junior associates. career of practicing law at a firm. John was in different ways. Only one associate was guide her search and submitted the assign- also placed in the litigation department, subsequently assigned to the case team and ment on time. Jen misunderstood one sub- clearly and concisely, she was able to pro- where he received a research assignment given follow-up assignments; not surpris- issue that Jane had not clearly explained, vide it, with little revision, to the partner from Jane similar to those given to Jen and ingly, that associate was Jim. but that issue ultimately did not affect the and client manager, who in turn provided it Jim. Jim did exactly what senior associates and conclusions in Jen’s memo. After Jane to the client. John’s assignment was a bit more compli- reviewed Jen’s memo, which was written cated and in-depth, so he was given two Succeed continues on NA14 NA4 • New Associates Tuesday, July 13, 2010 July 2010 July 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 New Associates • NA5 Use the Summer to ‘Try On’ Different Practice Areas

By Michelle L. Fivel you’ll find the most rewarding is whether neutral arbiter. and Michelle Brathwaite you are comfortable in adversarial situa- Getting exposure to both of these areas Special to the Legal tions. After all, litigation is, at root, adver- during the summer will provide you with sarial. Arguments of law must never be invaluable information. Even if you think aw schools are designed to teach unwittingly waived, and facts must be pre- you are certain about the direction you students legal theory and train them sented in a way that is most favorable to want to head, you might be surprised what Lto think like lawyers, but most do your client. Every motion, deposition and you discover about yourself and your likes not prepare them for the day-to-day reali- court appearance is done to win — to beat and dislikes when you actually experience ties of legal practice. A contracts class is not the opposing party. these practices in the real world. going to prepare you to close a merger deal, To truly enjoy litigation, you need to be nor will a torts class teach you to conduct a fivel brathwaite comfortable with controversy, enjoy the Expert vs. Jack of all Trades deposition in a products liability matter. Michelle L. Fivel is a managing director fight and take pleasure in winning. However, Another factor to consider when evaluat- If you are lucky enough to have been in the associate practice group of global legal you also need to know how to be cordial. ing different legal areas is whether you are offered a position as a summer associate, search firm Major Lindsey & Africa. Prior to Most communication with your adversary better suited for a specialized or broad type you will be able to partially bridge this gap. joining MLA, she worked as a bankruptcy will be written, in the form of discovery of practice. While a niche practice will The savvy law student will look past the associate, most recently for Skadden Arps requests and motions that are filed with the allow you to become an expert in a certain social advantages of a summer position and Slate Meagher & Flom. Fivel can be reached court. Face-to-face interactions are rare field, a more general practice will enable at 213-689-0709 or [email protected]. use the time to learn about the realities of and require the presence of a referee. you to work on a variety of legal issues. Michelle Brathwaite is a managing legal practice, demonstrate his/her knowl- Depositions are attended by a court report- Lawyers in specialized areas such as tax, director in the associate practice group of edge and professionalism and make impor- global legal search firm Major Lindsey & er who takes down every word. Hearings executive compensation or ERISA tend to tant connections. Africa. Prior to joining MLA, she was a cor- and trials are conducted in a courtroom work on the same legal issues over and over, Most summer programs allow partici- porate securities associate and served as corpo- where rules of conduct are strictly enforced. albeit on behalf of different parties. Such pants to rotate through several practice rate counsel in an international bank. She can So litigators need to be comfortable follow- lawyers often end up becoming experts in a groups. Even if you think you know the be reached at 213-225-0635 or mbrath- ing procedures, but also be able to com- particular field, which can make them an practice area in which you’d like to special- [email protected]. mand the field when the open-court battle invaluable resource to their firm and col- ize after graduation, exposure to and experi- begins. leagues and a subject-matter expert who is ence in different areas will help you make a possible during the summer so you can The day-to-day practice of a transac- called on to write articles and make indus- more informed decision. Working with dif- choose the one that best suits you. When tional lawyer differs dramatically from that try presentations. ferent groups will also enable you to get to comparing practice groups, you should of a litigator. In the transactional realm, the If, on the other hand, you enjoy variety, know and demonstrate your skills to a num- consider your personality type, work habits goal is to find common ground between all you may want to consider an area like gen- ber of associates and partners, thus increas- and the particular lifestyle you desire. parties and make a deal. The tenor of the eral commercial litigation, in which a num- ing your chances of a permanent offer. interactions is typically cooperative and ber of different legal issues come into play. An unfortunate reality of law firms is that Adversarial or collegial. However, sometimes communica- Such a practice can end up being challeng- if you don’t choose a practice specialty, one Collaborative? tions can become contentious. Negotiations, ing and educational and occasionally give will be chosen for you. To avoid this, try to One important question to ask yourself whether face-to-face or over the phone, can get experience in as many practice areas as when trying to determine which area of law become quite heated. There is no buffer or Exposure continues on NA14

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By giNa passarella the unique scenario of Ballard Spahr Fewer Associates, Less Money for 2010 summer programs is in some Of the Legal Staff skipping a summer program for one Not only are firms hiring fewer sum- cases a rise from 2009 levels and in year. In taking Ballard Spahr out of the mer associates, they are paying them other instances a fall. But there is a he perceived need for fewer equation, the 2009 number changes to much less as well. Between 2008 and very clear drop off from 2008 program entry-level associates at law 159 associates firmwide, resulting in a 2009, the average weekly salary for lengths, at which point the economy Tfirms across the state has, per- 30.8 percent drop in firmwide hiring. summer associates dropped from had yet to impact how long firms held haps unsurprisingly, resulted in the For the first time in 2010, The Legal $2,584 to $2,404. Between 2009 and summer associate programs. hiring of significantly fewer summer asked firms to list the number of sum- 2010, the fall off was even more notice- Between 2009 and 2010, seven of the associates at those same firms. mer associates they would have in all able, moving from an average of $2,404 13 firms where data is available for Of the 20 firms that responded to Pennsylvania offices, not just to $2,124. both years kept their programs the this year’s Pennsylvania New Associates Philadelphia, which was the office Duane Morris, which pays first-year same length. Cozen O’Connor and Survey, three will have no summer tracked in previous years’ surveys. associates $145,000 a year, pays sum- Drinker Biddle shortened their pro- associates at all. While not all firms have more than mer associates a weekly sum of $2,788. grams from last year, both moving The largest of those firms is Ballard one Pennsylvania office, the new While Panitch Schwarze Belisario & from 10 to eight weeks. Blank Rome Spahr, where last year’s summer associ- approach did open up the survey to Nadel also pays $145,000 to first-years, lengthened its summer program from ates received offers with a 2011 start calculate a higher number of associates it pays $1,500 a week to summer asso- six weeks in 2009 to eight weeks this date because the 2009 first-year associ- in the state. Despite that fact, summer ciates. year. The firm had been at 10 weeks in ates were deferred until the fall of associate hiring dipped in Pennsylvania Drinker Biddle and Blank Rome each 2008. Buchanan Ingersoll also length- 2010. The firm said, however, that it between 2009 and 2010 by 32.7 per- pay $2,500 a week, while Curtin & ened its program, moving from seven does plan on having a summer associ- cent. Heefner pays $1,250 and McNees weeks in 2009 to eight weeks this ate program next year. Of the same 12 firms that responded Wallace & Nurick pays $1,730. The year. Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin both years, 104 summer associates were rest of the firms are somewhere within Diversity Rises isn’t having any summer associates this hired in Philadelphia offices in 2009 that range. One figure that didn’t seem to drop year and said it is unsure of whether it compared to 70 that were hired across The number of weeks each firm will this year was the percentage of minori- will have a program next year. New Pennsylvania in 2010. When again tak- have to dole out those pay checks var- ties among the summer associates Jersey-based Archer & Greiner is having Ballard Spahr out of the equation, ies. The overwhelming majority of across the state. After dropping from ing a summer program for 2010 with those figures change to 86 summer firms have summer associates on board 33 percent in 2007 to 24.4 percent last six associates, but just won’t have any associates in 2009 and 70 in 2010, for a for eight weeks. Knox McLaughlin year, minorities comprised 32.4 per- of those associates based in drop in hiring of 18.6 percent. Gornall & Sennett’s program is 12 cent of the 2010 summer associate Pennsylvania. The one positive aspect of having weeks. White & Williams, Marshall pool. Of the 17 respondents that will have smaller summer associate classes is that Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin Of the 111 summer associates in summer associates in the state this the potential is there for the offer rates and McNees Wallace all have 10-week- Pennsylvania offices, 17.1 percent are year, they have hired 111 associates to be higher. Numbers provided to the long programs while Panitch Schwarze black, 4.5 percent are Latino, 8.1 per- across their Pennsylvania offices and a National Association for Law Placement said their program lasts between eight cent are Asian-American and 2.7 per- total of 166 associates firmwide, includ- (NALP) and released earlier this year and 11 weeks. cent are classified as another minority ing those in the state. showed around 54 percent of The average length of eight weeks group. • Cozen O’Connor and Drinker Biddle Pennsylvania summer associates & Reath are tied for the largest class in received offers last year. Those num- Pennsylvania, with 13 summer associ- bers also mirrored the results of the ates each in their offices across the Pennsylvania New Associates Survey in in association with state. Cozen O’Connor will have 18 that firms predicted having significantly summers firmwide and Drinker Biddle fewer summer associates this year. is hosting a Special will have 25 across all offices. While Melissa Lennon, assistant Reed Smith and Blank Rome made dean for career planning at Temple significant cuts in their firmwide pro- University’s Beasley School of Law, PRO BONO BREAKFAST grams. Reed Smith had 44 summer said in April that she doesn’t think the Join us to help honor those Pennsylvania attorneys that have dedicated associates firmwide in 2009 and will profession or summer class sizes will themselves to helping their communities through Pro-Bono service, our: have 21 in 2010, including eight in ever go back to the way they were in Pennsylvania. Blank Rome went from 2007, she said she is happy to see that 27 summers firmwide last year to 12 both Morgan Lewis & Bockius and “Unsung Heroes” this year. The firm will have seven in Ballard Spahr have signed up for the state. recruiting this fall after a year absence. In looking at the 12 firms that Other smaller firms that had taken a Tuesday September 21, 2010 responded to the survey in both 2009 year off are also signing up again, she and 2010, firmwide hiring of summer had said. 8:30AM — 10:00AM associates dropped from 194 in 2009 to “I don’t think we’ll see a return to (REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00) 110 in 2010, or a 43.3 percent dip. these huge classes, but at least more at: That number is impacted because of firms are at the table,” Lennon said. THE UNION LEAGUE BROAD & SANSOM STREETS , PHILADELPHIA , PA

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By Gina Passarella & Reath and Cozen O’Connor are tied graphics of the 94 first-years entering Pittsburgh first-years $110,000. Of the Legal Staff for the second largest first-year class this year’s responding firms, 52.1 per- Dilworth Paxson and Buchanan of those who responded to the survey. cent are female. Minorities comprise Ingersoll responded that they hadn’t ews for the first-year associate They will each have 10 first-years in only 14.9 percent of the Pennsylvania determined their first-year starting pool seems to have improved Pennsylvania. That is an increase of class, which is down from the 17.7 per- salaries yet. In 2009, Dilworth Paxson Nwhen it comes to start dates one for Cozen O’Connor compared to cent of 2009’s Philadelphia summer reported a starting salary of $110,000 and the number of firms bringing on last year, and a decline for Drinker associates who were minorities. It’s an and Buchanan Ingersoll remained first-years, with one exception — the Biddle from the 18 first-years they had even further drop from the 21.6 per- undecided. pool of first-year associates to enjoy in Philadelphia in 2009. cent of the 2008 class who were minor- Whereas deferrals seemed to be the that news is significantly smaller. Pepper Hamilton will have eight ities. trend in 2009, the bulk of firms are Of the 20 firms that responded to first-year associates in Pennsylvania Of the 2010 class, 5.3 percent are starting their first-year associates in The Legal’s 2010 Pennsylvania New compared to the 18 it had in black, 3.2 percent are Latino, 5.3 per- August or September this year. Associates Survey, only two will not Philadelphia last year. Duane Morris cent are Asian-American and about 1.1 Only four firms strayed from that have first-year associates in its cut its first-year class in half in the percent are classified as another minor- trend. Pennsylvania offices. But one of those state, moving from 10 in Philadelphia ity group. Stradley Ronon will bring its new firms, New Jersey-based Archer & in 2009 to five across all of Pennsylvania Duane Morris and Panitch Schwarze class in November, Reed Smith and Greiner, will have a class of new asso- in 2010. Blank Rome dropped from 17 have the highest paid first-year associ- Blank Rome have deferred their classes ciates beginning in early October. first-year associates in 2009 to seven ates of the responding firms at until January 2011 and Dilworth They will just be outside of in 2010. $145,000. The average starting salary Paxson has yet to decide when its new Pennsylvania. Fox Rothschild, a firm with several at the responding firms was $122,500. class will come in. For the associates at Curtin & Heefner said it hires first- suburban Pennsylvania offices in addi- Hangley Aronchick, Fox Rothschild Archer & Greiner outside of year associates on an as-needed basis tion to its Philadelphia headquarters, and Pepper Hamilton each start new Pennsylvania, their start date is early and is unsure whether it will have any saw an increase in its Pennsylvania associates at $125,000 a year. Blank October. next year either. first-year pool perhaps for that reason. Rome’s first-year associate salary is The prospects for next year’s first- In total, the 18 firms that will have It rose from two associates to five. $130,000 in Philadelphia, Cozen year pool is mixed when it comes to first-years in the state have hired a Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin O’Connor starts at $135,000, Stradley whether firms expect to have a first- combined 94 associates. Ballard Spahr increased from one first-year in Ronon starts at $115,000 and McNees year class. Thirteen of the 20 respond- has the largest class size, with 17 in Philadelphia in 2009 to two in Wallace pays associates $90,000 to ing firms said they expect to have a Pennsylvania. Those associates were Pennsylvania this year. Marshall start. class next year, while seven said they set to start in the fall of 2009, but were Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin Drinker Biddle’s first-year training were unsure. Those seven were deferred one year. They then had a grew its first-year class from zero in program pays $105,000 for the dura- Hangley Aronchick, Buchanan choice of 2010 start dates — Sept. 13 Philadelphia in 2009 to four across the tion of the program, and then is raised Ingersoll, Burns White, Curtin & or Oct. 4 — and will be making state in 2010. to $130,000. Reed Smith pays Heefner, Knox McLaughlin, Panitch $125,000 to start. White & Williams went from six Philadelphia first-years $117,500 and Schwarze and White & Williams. • The 2010 survey asked for numbers first-years down to five, Stradley of new associates across all Pennsylvania Ronon Stevens & Young went from offices rather than solely the seven down to three, Reed Smith Philadelphia office, which was the dropped from seven to five and location tracked in prior surveys. Dilworth Paxson dropped from three While some firms only have the one to two. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Projected Start Date of First-Year Associates office in the state, the 2010 survey had two first-year associates in broadens the reach for many. Philadelphia last year and will have two across the state this year. Even though the scope is larger, the Firm Start Date firms have reported fewer associates. New to the survey in 2010 were In looking at the 13 firms who Burns White & Hickton, Knox responded to both the 2009 and 2010 McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, Archer & Greiner October 4, 2010 survey, there was a 32 percent dip in McNees Wallace & Nurick and Panitch Ballard Spahr Choice of September 13 or October 4, 2010 the number of first-year associates Schwarze Belisario & Nadel. hired. In 2009, those 13 firms had 100 Burns White and Panitch Schwarze Blank Rome January 2011 first-years just in Philadelphia offices. will each have two first-year associ- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney September 13, 2010 In 2010, those same firms are set to ates, McNees Wallace will have four have 68 first-year associates across all and Knox McLaughlin will have one. Burns White & Hickton August 23, 2010 Pennsylvania offices. Diversity, Money & The Future After Ballard Spahr, Drinker Biddle When breaking down the demo- Cozen O’Connor September 13, 2010 Curtin & Heefner NA Dilworth Paxson TBD Where First-Year Associates Go to Law School Drinker Biddle & Reath September 27, 2010 Law Schools Number Duane Morris September 13, 2010 Temple 20 Fox Rothschild September 2010 Villanova 13 Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin September 2010 Penn 10 Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett August 2010 Duquense 6 Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin September 7, 2010 Drexel 5 McNees Wallace & Nurick September 7, 2010 Widener 4 Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel September 13, 2010 Brooklyn, Dickinson, George Washington, William and Mary 3 Duke, Pittsburgh, Case Western 2 Pepper Hamilton Fall 2010 Albany, American, Boston College, Boston University, Cardozo, Cornell, Florida, Reed Smith January 2011 George Mason, Harvard, Loyola, Maryland, Seton Hall, Tulane, Virginia, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young November 1, 2010 Washington University 1 White & Williams September 13, 2010 July 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 New Associates • NA9 summer ASSOCIATES

Firm Name 2009 Summer2010 AssociatesSummer AssociatesMen Women CaucasiansAfrican-AmericansLatinos Asian-AmericansOther Minority 2009 Weekly Salary2010 Weekly Salary Law Schools 2010 SAs Firmwide Number ofSummer Weeks inProgram 2010 in 2011? Archer & Greiner NA 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA Yes NA $2,115 NA

Ballard Spahr 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA Yes WND WND NA

Blank Rome 15 7 12 2 5 6 0 0 1 0 8 Yes $2,788 $2,500 Penn (2); Pittsburgh (1); Temple (1);

Cornell (1); Duke (1); Georgetown (1)

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney 3 3 3 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 8 Unsure $2,500 $1,900 Duquesne (1); Pittsburgh (1); William and Mary (1)

Burns White & Hickton NA 5 5 1 4 4 1 0 0 0 8* Yes WND WND Pittsburgh (4); Widener (1)

Cozen O’Connor 18 13 18 6 7 9 3 0 1 0 8 Yes $2,600 $2,200 Rutgers-Camden (1); Temple (3); Villanova

(1); American (1); George Washington (1);

Harvard (1); Northwestern (1); Seton Hall (1);

Virginia (3)

Curtin & Heefner NA 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 Unsure NA $1,250 Villanova (1)

Dilworth Paxson 7 5 5 4 1 4 1 0 0 0 8 Yes $2,000 $2,000 Rutgers-Camden (1); Temple (2); Emory (1); Northwestern (1)

Drinker Biddle & Reath 20 13 25 7 6 8 4 0 0 1 8 Yes $2,800 $2,500 Drexel (1); Penn (6); Rutgers-Camden (1); Duke (1); Howard (1); Virginia (1); USC (1); William and Mary (1)

Duane Morris $2,788 13 8 9 2 6 7 1 0 0 0 8 Yes $2,788 Penn (4); Temple (1); Villanova (1); Harvard (1); NYU (1)

Fox Rothschild 4 5 12 3 2 2 0 1 1 1 8 Yes $2,403 $2,403 Drexel (1); Temple (1); Cal-Berkley (1); Georgetown (1); Harvard (1)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA Unsure Hangley Aronchick Segal & NA NA NA Pudlin

Knox McLaughlin Gornall & NA 6 6 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 12 Yes NA WND Dickinson (1); Pittsburgh (4); Detroit (1) Sennett

Marshall Dennehey Warner NA 6 10 4 2 5 0 0 1 0 10 Yes WND WND Dickinson (1); Temple (1); Villanova (2); Coleman & Goggin Widener (1); Hofstra (1)

McNees Wallace & Nurick 0 4 5 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 10 Yes NA $1,730 Penn (1); Duke (1); George Mason (1); Virginia (1)

Panitch Schwarze Belisario 1 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 8-11 Unsure $2,200 $1,500 Drexel (1); Michigan (1) & Nadel

Pepper Hamilton NA 12 14 5 7 4 5 0 3 0 8 Yes WND $2,400 Duquesne (1); Penn (4); Rutgers-Camden (2); Villanova (4); Georgetown (1)

Reed Smith 6 8 21 4 4 4 2 1 1 0 8 Yes $2,50- $2,277- Dickinson (2); Penn (1); Pittsburgh (2); Phila. Phila. Rutgers-Camden (1); Columbia (1); $2,132- Pitt. George Washington (1)

Stradley Ronon Stevens & 8 7 7 4 3 5 1 1 0 0 8 Yes $2,000 $2,000 Dickinson (1); Penn (1); Rutgers-Camden Young (2); Temple (1); Villanova (2)

White & Williams 7 6 6 4 2 3 0 2 1 0 10 Unsure $2,400 $2,300 Drexel (1); Penn (2); Rutgers-Camden (1); Villanova (1); Washington University (1)

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Firm Name PA First YearsMen Latinos Other MinorityStarting Salary Women Caucasians African-Americans Asian-Americans Law Schools Hiring FAs in 2011?

Archer & Greiner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $110,000 NA Yes

Ballard Spahr 17 6 11 11 2 2 2 0 $125,000 Penn (2); Drexel (2); Rutgers-Camden (1); Yes Temple (3); Widener (3); Boston University (1); Duke (2); Florida (1); George Washington (1); Maryland (1)

Blank Rome 7 4 3 7 0 0 0 0 $130,000 Drexel (1); Penn (2); Temple (1); Villanova (2); Yes Boston College (1)

Buchanan 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 TBD Duquesne (1); William and Mary (1) Undecided Ingersoll & Rooney

Burns White & 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 WND Duquesne (2) Undecided Hickton

Cozen O’Connor 10 7 3 10 0 0 0 0 $135,000 Penn (2); Temple (3); Villanova (5) Yes

Curtin & Heefner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WND NA Undecided

Dilworth Paxson 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 TBD Dickinson (1); American (1) Yes

Drinker Biddle & 10 4 6 10 0 0 0 0 $105,000* Duquesne (1); Penn (1); Rutgers-Camden (1); Yes Reath Temple (2); Villanova (1); George Washington (2); William and Mary (2)

Duane Morris 5 3 2 4 0 0 1 0 $145,000 Dickinson (1); Temple (2); Cornell (1); Yes Washington University (1)

Fox Rothschild 5 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 $125,000 Temple (2); Villanova (2); Cardozo (1) Yes

Hangley 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 $125,000 Penn (2) Undecided Aronchick Segal & Pudlin

Knox 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 WND Duquesne (1) Undecided McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Marshall 4 1 3 3 0 0 1 0 WND Duquesne (1); Pittsburgh (1); Temple (1); Yes Dennehey Loyola (1) Warner Coleman & Goggin

McNees Wallace 4 0 4 3 0 0 0 1 $90,000 Dickinson (1); Widener (1); George Mason (1); Yes & Nurick Virginia (1)

Panitch 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 $145,000 Temple (1); Villanova (1) Undecided Schwarze Belisario & Nadel

Pepper Hamilton 8 2 6 8 0 0 0 0 $125,000 Drexel (1); Rutgers-Camden (1); Temple (3); Yes Villanova (1); Seton Hall (1); Tulane (1)

Reed Smith 5 2 3 4 0 0 1 0 $117,500 Drexel (1); Penn (1); Pittsburgh(1); Yes (Phila.) Case Western (2) $111,000 (Pittsburgh)

Stradley Ronon 3 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 $115,000 Rutgers-Camden (2); Harvard (1) Yes Stevens & Young

White & 5 2 3 2 2 1 0 0 WND Drexel (1); Temple (2); Villanova (1); Albany (1) Undecided Williams *Will be increased to $130,000 upon conclusion of First-Year Development Program July 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 New Associates • NA11 Out & About in Philadelphia Where to Dine, Drink and De-Stress in the City of Brotherly Love By jaime l. bochet $16 burgers and $15 pizzas, there are several Of the Legal Staff more affordable sandwich-and-salad places across the city, including Potbelly, at 12th and elcome to Philadelphia, new Walnut and on 17th between Market Street associates! No doubt it’s been a and JFK Boulevard. Other standbys (and we Wlong road to get here, but you mean it, you’ll stand in line for a while at rush deserve a pat on the back for securing a hour) are the multiple Cosi locations (17th coveted job in these harsh economic times. and Market; Walnut between 17th and 18th; You need to stay positive if you’re going 11th and Walnut; and Second and Lombard to make a good impression on your new streets, to name a few) and the Corner firm, right? Look on the bright side, some Bakery on 17th and JFK. things haven’t changed. One thing that’s When you want basic deli fare, Pikkles certainly constant — you’ve gotta eat, Plus, 1801 Market St. and 113 S. 16th St., has right? the go-to pastrami-on-rye you’re craving. But what are the best places in town? Coventry Deli, 2000 Market St., has made- What’s close to your office? When did this to-order sandwiches for when you’re on the town become obsessed with burgers? go, as does Old Nelson’s (locations at 1435 Where can you go for a quick lunch, a stiff Arch St. and 701 Chestnut St.). The lunch- drink, or a frosty pint to enjoy as you watch time line outside Joe’s Pizza on 16th and the Phillies game? Read on, newly minted Sansom might be daunting, but the brick- attorneys, read on... oven pizza is not to be missed. If you need to run some errands and grab Lunch lunch at the same time, stop by Trader Joe’s, You’ve got half an hour for lunch before 2121 Market St., for inexpensive sushi, ready- DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL your next meeting. Skip the sit-down places; made meals and some grocery shopping, or you’ll never be in and out fast enough to make visit Reading Terminal Market, 12th and higher-end classic Northern Italian food and — a steal for under $5 — is the Cake Shake, it back in time. But when a hoagie from Wawa Arch streets, to find everything from fresh pro- their famous cheesesteak spring rolls. which features Tastykake Butterscotch or a burrito from the Liberty Place Food duce stands, exotic spice shops, bakeries and all Forget the cheesesteaks - burgers are THE Krimpets blended into a thick vanilla milk- Court won’t cut it, try one of these other local kinds of prepared food, from Amish pastries hot trend in Philly right now. Sure, Five shake topped with butterscotch flavors. favorite lunch spots. and Parisian crepes to Thai noodles and good- Guys, 1527 Chestnut St., is fantastic, but try If you’re not drooling yet, read on. The new “it” place to score lunch is the ies from Famous Fourth St. Cookie Co. one of the local options - or visit multiple Market at the Comcast Center, located one The summer is the best time to get out and burger joints and compare! HAPPY HOUR level beneath the impressive lobby on 17th enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like enjoying Start with an oldie but goodie, the Good The end of the week has finally arrived, and Street and JFK Boulevard. It’s the most upscale a great lunch al fresco in Rittenhouse Square Dog burger, stuffed with blue cheese and you’re looking for a place to toss back a drink food court around, featuring grab-‘n-go stands on a sunny afternoon. Head to Stephen Starr’s topped with sauteed onions, at Good Dog Bar and unwind. At the top of the list is Tir Na Nog, from city staples like DiBruno Bros., Termini French bistro Parc, 227 S. 18th St., early to & Restaurant, 224 S. 15th St., then walk up 1600 Arch St., an Irish pub that packs them in Brothers, and La Scala. There’s also fresh sushi, score a good table and pretend you’re in Paris the street to 500˚, 124 S. 15th St., where the almost every night of the week. Show up in your produce and seafood — but it’s best to take for an afternoon. For a more intimate setting, burgers are made to order to your temperature business attire and scope out the other young your food up and outside rather than cram into head next door to Barclay Prime, 237 S. 18th specifications. The truffle fries are supposedly professionals in the area over a Guinness. the often crowded seating area. St., to seriously indulge on the nationally out of this world. Lots of other places in town Wander over to one of the two Irish Pub In your rush back to the office, you’ll pass acclaimed lobster- and truffle-topped Kobe have fantastic burgers on the menu, including locations in town, 2007 Walnut St. and 1123 right by Table 31, located directly above the beef sliders (they’ll set you back $100). Village Whiskey, Varga Bar (941 Spruce St.), Walnut St. for what Irish pubs do best in gen- Market. The Italian bistro/steakhouse from Other sidewalk-dining options include Standard Tap, Butcher & Singer and Rouge, eral: beer. For the “wings” half of the equa- Philly restaurant royalty Chris Scarduzio and Devon Seafood Grill, 225 S. 18th St., for a to name a few. See below for more on them. tion, you can do no better than Moriarty’s, Georges Perrier has indoor seating, but if you crab cake sandwich and exceptional lobster Walk down to Franklin Square and try 1116 Walnut St., conveniently located across really want a see-and-be-seen experience, the bisque, and Rouge, 205 S. 18th St., which has Stephen Starr’s year-old SquareBurger, 200 the street from one of the Irish Pubs. Their outdoor Plaza Café is your best bet. Come gotten write-ups in national food magazines N. Sixth St., which is Philadelphia’s version of wings are as huge and messy as they come. back when you have more time to linger. for its namesake burger. Don’t miss Davio’s Manhattan’s famous Shake Shack. Perhaps We couldn’t mention happy hour without But if your current budget doesn’t allow for Italian Steakhouse, 111 S. 17th St., for even more in demand than the tasty burgers mentioning the trio of bar/restaurants from

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Brian Harrington and Gary Cardi. The attrac- Luxembourg), 33 S. Third St., which features tive staff and solidly good food guarantee a tasting menus of beer, wine, cheese and choco- crowd at Public House, 1801 Arch St., but late. Brand new The HeadHouse 122 And Outside beware heading over too late, or you’ll have to Lombard St., (so named for its location in stand in line to get in. If the line snakes too far Head House Square) features globally influ- down the street, head over to its newer enced food and craft beers: 20 beers on tap on of Philly... Southwestern sibling, Mission Grill, only a the ground floor — four of which are desig- block away at 19th and Arch, or catch a cab to nated for beer cocktails — and an entirely Field House on 12th and Filbert, in the for- separate system on the second level. Examples of Eateries mer Independence Brew Pub space. The Nodding Head Brewery, 1516 Sansom If you fancy a free game of Quizzo, head to St., always has its own house beer — brewed on In Other PA Cities Black Sheep Pub, 247 S. 17th St., on a Wednesday the premises — on tap, along with many other night and enjoy Guinness-battered fish and chips standard favorites. In Old City, head to Triumph his is our first year of expanding this or a plate of bangers and mash (sausages and Brewing Company, where you can sample a Tsupplement outside of the Philadelphia mashed potatoes, for the non-Irish). “flight” of the beers on draught that day. area, so in the interest of embracing the Noche, 1901 Chestnut St., has a different Venture to the burgeoning Northern rest of the commonwealth, we wanted to drink special every night of the week, a juke- Liberties neighborhood to visit the much- also include a few must-trys in a few other box in the corner, and a pool table for you to celebrated Standard Tap, 901 N. Second St., cities. The following is by no means an show off your skills. a gastro-pub (that means great food) showcas- exhaustive list, but we hope you’ll use it as If you don’t care about pretense and just ing local beers from Dogfish Head, Yards and a jumping off point, whether you’re based want to down a cold beer while watching the Flying Fish, among many others. in these cities or just heading there for a Phillies game, you can head to Drinker’s Pub, If martinis are more your style than draught Le Bec-FIN visit. 1903 Chestnut St. Don’t get it confused with beers, head to Continental Midtown, 1801 the Old City location, Drinker’s Tavern, 124 Chestnut St., or The Walnut Room, 1709 years now. You’ve arrived at the height of the Pittsburgh Market St. — though both, as well as Noche, Walnut St., where no one will ever make fun “Restaurant Rennaissance,” so dig in. As much as Philly is forever associated are owned by Avram Hornik. Another good of you for ordering a pink cocktail with a When special occasions call for special cele- with cheesesteaks, Pittsburgh has a similar game-watching spot is the appropriately named flower floating in it. brations, you cannot miss Le Bec-Fin, 1523 connection to a sandwich: those from Barristers Bar & Grill, 1823 Sansom St. Longing to roam the Napa Valley? Save Walnut St., arguably the city’s most famous Primanti Bros. There are several locations Another place with both Old City and yourself the trip by sitting on the sidewalk gastronomic destination. Elegant dinners may around the city, so just be sure to find one other-side-of-the-city locations is Mexican outside one of two Tria locations — at18th be had at any of several Walnut Street restau- of them to try the fabled sandwiches topped Post. Depending on where your office is, you and Sansom or 12th and Locust — on a warm rants, including Stephen Starr’s new steakhouse with French fries and cole slaw. can either head to the newer location at 1601 evening for wine, cheese and good people- Butcher & Singer, 1500 Walnut St., and For lunchtime, the lawyerly named The Cherry St. or the old standby at 104 Chestnut watching. Vintage, 129 S. 13th St., is a wine standby Morton’s of Chicago, 1411 Walnut Common Plea is not only conveniently St. for enormous and cheap Happy Hour bar and French bistro that offers more than 60 St. Other upscale steakhouse locales include close to the courthouse in the business margaritas and solid Mexican fare. wines by the glass, as well as wine flights so The Prime Rib, 1701 Locust St. and Ruth’s district, but it’s actually affordable. You can If beer is what you’re after but you’re not a you can sample and compare. Chris, 260 S. Broad St. For steaks or seafood enjoy sandwiches, salads, flatbreads and Bud or Miller Light person, Philadelphia Southwark, 701 S. Fourth St., likewise try McCormick & Schmick’s, 1 S. Broad St., even crab cakes for $14 and under. Another offers a variety of alehouses and breweries for caters to the hip Sideways-wannabes crowd or The Capital Grille, 1338 Chestnut St. option: order a boxed lunch and have it you to sample local and imported brews. with a secluded courtyard and impressive Those favoring exotic fare shouldn’t miss delivered if you’re too deep in depos to get If Belgian or German beers are more your wine list. It was recently highlighted in Food & other Starr-owned eateries Alma de Cuba, 1623 away from the desk. taste, try Monk’s Café, 264 S. 16th St., or Wine magazine as well, along with several Walnut St., and the original Buddakan, 325 Known for its enormous fish sandwiches Eulogy Belgian Tavern, 136 Chestnut St., all other of the city’s finest. Chestnut St., both of which are city standbys. and fried oysters, The Original Oyster of which specialize in hundreds of imports and For out-of-this-world Spanish small-plates House, 20 Market Sq., is Pittsburgh’s old- crocks of steamed mussels to go with them. RESTAURANTS dining with a decidedly gourmet twist, you est bar and restaurant, so it could be good The owners of Eulogy also created Beneluxx Philadelphia’s restaurant scene has been simply can’t do better than Iron Chef Jose for a leisurely lunch or nice dinner. (the name is a combination of Belgium and creating buzz across the nation for a couple of Garces’s Amada, 217 Chestnut St., still one of If you have some more time, walk over the best restaurants in town. Try the other the Smithfield St. Bridge to the South Side jewels of his Philadelphia empire: Tinto, 114 district, where you’ll find Station Square, S. 20th St.; it’s next-door neighbor Village a huge 52-acre riverfront complex featur- Whiskey, 118 S. 20th St.; unique Mexican ing dining, entertainment and boutique eatery Distrito, 3945 Chestnut St.; the shopping. According to its Web site, “There Peruvian-Chinese jem Chifa, 707 Chestnut are over 20 restaurants and eateries from St.; or his newest venture, Garces Trading which to choose. Nationally known restau- Company, 1111 Locust St., which has a rants [include] Hard Rock Café, The (hotly debated!) PLCB wine store attached to Melting Pot, Buca di Beppo and Joe’s Crab it for your drinking and dining pleasure. Shack. For a true Pittsburgh experience, Apart from Garces, two of the hottest visit the historical landmark The Grand names in Philadelphia’s food scene are chefs Concourse or get a steak done well at Marc Vetri and Michael Solomonov. Vetri’s Pittsburgh Rare. Many of Station Square’s namesake restaurant Vetri, 1312 Spruce St., restaurants offer outdoor dining to enjoy has been pleasing upscale crowds for years, during the warmer months. If you want a and Osteria, 640 N. Broad St., has garnered taste of nightlife, try nightclubs like praise from Bon Apetit and the New York Times. Barroom, Steel House, Saddle Ridge, His latest is a moody small-plates trattoria, Buckhead Saloon, Whim Nightclub and Amis, 412 S. 13th St. Zen Social Club.” Solomonov’s empire has grown too, with If you’d rather steer clear of chains in the Texas-style BBQ joint Percy Street BBQ, South Side district, try Hofbrauhaus, 2705 900 South St., garnering national praise. It’s S. Water St., a traditional German biergar- older siblings are celebrated Israeli restaurant ten where you can order beer in huge liter- Zahav, which was named one of the 50 best sized glasses. Sushi-lovers can head to new U.S. restaurants in Travel & Leisure maga- Nakama, 1611 E. Carson St., a Japanese zine, and authentic Mexican eatery Xochitl steakhouse and sushi restaurant. (pronounced so-cheet) 408 S. 2nd St., which If you work downtown, you know that has a fabulous lower-level tequila lounge. the area shuts down pretty early, so you’ll These are all Big Names, the places fea- need to venture elsewhere for happy hour tured in glossy magazines like Gourmet and and dinner. Food & Wine. But the city is also home to Head over to Mt. Washington, which many smaller, cozy BYOBs. Fortunately, the boasts Pittsburgh’s “Restaurant Row.” food is also amazing, and by bringing your There you’ll find restaurants offering a GOOD DOG BAR & RESTAURANT Out & About continues on NA13 Outside Philly continues on NA15 July 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 New Associates • NA13

One of the fastest growing restaurant scenes Out & About is in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. continued from NA12 Celebrating its first birthday this year is the Piazza at Schmidt’s near Second and own bottle, you save a buck on the booze. Hancock Streets, an 80,000 square foot open- Among the “veteran” BYOs are Matyson, air plaza with free events year-round, sur- 37 S. 19th St., and Pumpkin, 1713 South St., rounded by three new buildings including both of which use seasonal ingredients in their artist’s studios and boutiques, restaurants, innovative twists on New American cuisine. apartments and office space. The current Work might keep you from escaping to the lineup of restaurants includes Darling’s, a Italian countryside, but you can visit comfort-food diner; Vino Restaurant Melograno, 2201 Spruce St., or Mercato, Lounge, a 200-seat Italian wine bar; and The 1216 Spruce St., for fresh fare that will make Swift Half, a gastro-pub from the guys who you feel like you’re there. brought you Good Dog. Francophiles won’t want to miss Bibou, 1338 New-for-this-year Mexican options include Chestnut St., celebrating its first birthday after Cantina Dos Segundos, 931 N. Second St., being opened by a former executive chef at Le and El Camina Real, 1040 N. Second St. Bec-Fin. The chef at Cochon, 801 E Passyunk Also still swinging is Liberties Walk’s Bar Ave., offers fresh takes on French classics. Bistrot Ferdinand, 1030 N. Second St., which serves La Minette, 623 S. Sixth St., is not a BYO, but Spanish tapas, and the American BYO Copper will satisfy your cravings for traditional duck Bistro, 614 N 2nd St. Old favorites include confit, quiche Lorraine and French wine. North Third, 801 N. Third St., a funky and philadelphia museum of art Fresh Mexican eateries Lolita, 106 S. 13th comfortable place with affordable food and a St., and El Azteca II, 714 Chestnut St., vast selection of brews, and Honey’s Sit n’ 1003 Arch St. Find more regional rock bands you can get $1 Bud Light bottles and $3 encourage diners to forgo wine in favor of a Eat, 800 N. Fourth St., one of the top soul galore at Khyber, 56 S. Second St. Smirnoff drinks from 9 to 11p.m. on Thursdays; bottle of tequila — they’ll blend pitchers of food and brunch spots in the city. Philadelphia has one of the hottest jazz and The Plough and The Stars, 123 Chestnut margaritas for you in the back. You can’t say you’ve been to Philly until scenes north of the Mason-Dixon line. At St., where you can listen to (or play!) live tradi- Indian-food lovers have new reasons to you’ve had a cheesesteak. Accept no imita- Warmdaddy’s, 4 S. Front St., Southern com- tional Irish music on Sundays from 4 to 8 p.m. rejoice in Philadelphia. Those craving a good tions, just head straight to South Philly and fort food such as cornbread, macaroni and If champagne’s more your style, head to vindaloo can head to the white-tableclothed get your Cheez Whiz on in the wee hours of cheese, and catfish. Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus, 847 N. Swanky Bubbles, 10 S. Front St., for a bit of Palace at the Ben on the corner of Ninth and the morning at Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Third St., has jam sessions on Sundays and bubbly and some contemporary Asian fare to Chestnut, bring their own Reisling to the Passayunk Ave. Take part in the age-old tradi- Tuesdays to go with its Cajun food, but you go with it. APO Bar + Lounge 102 S. 13th St., fusiony Bindi, 105 S. 13th St., or traditonal tion by also getting a sandwich from Geno’s should check out its Web site for the full sched- specializes in unique cocktails featuring unusu- Lovash, 236 South St., or walk over to Minar Steaks across the street, then take sides in the ule of events. More casual still is Chris’ Jazz al ingredients like valerian root and sassafras- Palace’s new location at 1314 Walnut St. Pat’s-or-Geno’s debate. Complicate matters Café, 1421 Sansom St., where visitors will feel spiced apple butter. Outdoor seating is always a perk in the sum- further (and clog your arteries — go on, like scene insiders in the cool, dark space. For a lounge-style feel, try 32° Lounge, 16 mer months, and El Vez, 121 S. 13th St. and you’re young!) by then trying Jim’s Steaks, Longing for more “American Idol” even after S. Second St., where you can make like Jay-Z Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, 1714 Walnut St. 400 South St. Or ditch the cheesesteaks alto- they’ve named the winner? Head over to and enjoy bottle service in the VIP section, or 121-123 South St., do that very well. People- gether and go for a roast pork sandwich at Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St., a gay bar that features ordering a whole bottle of premium spirits, watch while munching on mahi-mahi tacos and DeNic’s in Reading Terminal Market or at Monday night karaoke starting at 9 p.m. On champagne or wine and combining them with freshly made guacamole at Starr’s homage to Tony Luke’s, 39 E. Oregon Ave. Wednesday and Friday nights, head to mixers and garnishes delivered to each table. the Mexican Elvis, or savor the mozzarella- McGillin’s Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St., Other popular lounge spots include Denim topped creations hot from Pietro’s brick oven. NIGHTLIFE where Philadelphia’s Irish have been singing Lounge, 712 Walnut St., where the local Other sidewalk-friendly places include Tavern Hey, if you’ve got a great seat at the bar, since 1860. Rounding out the week, Fin celebrities get their party on into the wee 17 220 S. 17th St.; Beau Monde Creperie, who says you need to leave your happy hour McCool’s Ale House, 118 S. 12th St., will let small hours, and G Lounge, 111 S. 17th St., 624 S. Sixth St.; and the new Mediterranean spot? But with so many amazing other places you flex your vocal muscles on Tuesday nights. which takes the concept of an underground eatery Kanella, 1001 Spruce St. to try, you might want to explore a little more If you’re not a singer, but you think you’ve lounge pretty literally. For good Japanese, you can’t miss of the city’s nightlife. got the right moves, prove it at The Five If you go to the waterfront, try to stick to Morimoto, 723 Chestnut St., named for head One way to change gears is to sample some Spot, 5 Bank St., which features live swing Dave & Busters, Pier 19, 325 N. Columbus chef Masaharu Morimoto of the Food of Philadelphia’s unique local music scene. music and free dance lessons on weekends. Blvd., for dinner, pool and video games; Rock Network’s “Iron Chef” fame. Other newer World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., features After a few mojitos at Cuba Libre, 10 S. Lobster just up the street at Pier 13-14; and Asian notables are Chinatown’s Yakitori Boy, open-mic nights and hosts national treasures Second St., you’ll want to stay as they clear out Cavanaugh’s River Deck, 417 N. Columbus 214 N. 11th St., where you can sing karaoke of rock music on two stages in West the ground-floor dining room for salsa danc- Blvd., where you can take in the lights of the with the best of them; the Korean BYO Meju Philadelphia. Good cover bands and local up- ing on late nights. Ben Franklin Bridge. on Fifth and Chestnut; and the upscale pan- and-comers can also be seen at the North Other popular venues that somewhat deny If you’re in the mood for a movie but you Asian eatery Pearl, 1904 Chestnut St., which Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., Tin Angel, 20 S. classification include the meat-market-esque don’t want to make it a Netflix night, catch an features a lounge and DJ. Second St., or the slightly bigger Trocadero, Mad River Grille, 126 Chestnut St., where Out & About continues on NA15

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ities as another way to network throughout strate your commitment to both the firm associate position where I was assigned Law School the firm. They only enhance your appeal and the clients. It will not go unnoticed. substantive work. Some people I spoke with continued from NA2 and will help solidify your viability as a A comparison I would make stems from in other summer associate positions were future employee at the firm. my time playing college football. During given more menial tasks that provided only can meet strict deadlines (or communicate The final factor that cannot be under- every summer session there were “volun- a minimal taste of what life as an attorney quickly your inability to meet them) when stated is your work ethic. The first year of tary” workouts the players chose to attend. would be like. Not only was I given mean- unforeseen problems arise invariably law school has most of us so scared that we The coaches were not allowed to be at ingful work assignments, but from the increases everyone’s trust in you. work out of fear of looking foolish in front these practices. However, they seemed to minute I started as a summer associate at Another important aspect of maintaining of the class. Eventually, a sense of compla- always know who was and was not there. the firm, I was treated by everyone as if I professionalism during the summer is strik- cency can set in and students look for short- The same thing goes in the legal profes- were already an attorney. I was judged by ing a healthy balance between work and cuts, such as exclusively using commercial sion. When you are staying late, putting in similar standards and expectations as asso- social events. Most firms host gatherings in outlines or condensed case briefs. However, the time and doing everything you can to ciates at the firm were judged. a more casual setting where you can meet the difference between law school and the assist your supervising attorneys and help These high expectations of me, in turn, other attorneys who have similar interests. workplace became evident during my first the clients, people will notice. Participating forced me to rise to the occasion and not let When I started at the firm, I thought that week at the firm. There are no shortcuts as in those summer football workouts helped anyone down. The belief my colleagues 70 attorneys was such a large number that I an attorney. Pay special attention to details develop trust and rapport among players showed in my abilities was an invaluable would never be able to meet or get to know and always be prepared to thoroughly rep- and coaches, just as the days of staying at part of my experience and certainly was an many on a personal level. However, as the resent your client’s best interests. the firm late or coming in on weekends instrumental factor that ultimately landed summer progressed, I was surprised to see Throughout your time as a summer asso- with your fellow attorneys to prepare for me right where I wanted to be, which, how many opportunities I was given to ciate, if you can exhibit that you are a person trials does at a law firm. In the end, it will thankfully, is a long way away from that interact with almost everybody. who is willing to put in the time and go the pay off. lecture hall and far removed from any Take advantage of these after-work activ- extra mile, you surely will be able to demon- I was fortunate enough to have a summer ancient Greek philosophers. •

What were the mistakes? cal mistake, however, was waiting until the directly for clients, get in the practice of Succeed Jen did not make any serious errors, but last minute to tell Jane that he needed an treating every senior associate and partner continued from NA3 her failure to follow up with Jane during extension. When John’s other assignment as if they were your clients. the entire week she was given to complete changed scope, he should have gone to The best client is always a repeat client, partners are looking for in new associates: the assignment made Jane question if Jen both assigning attorneys and talked and your job as a new associate is to cause He utilized other junior associates on the was interested in the assignment. This lack through the conflict. He probably could senior associates and partners who gave team to get some additional background of communication also prevented Jen from have gotten someone else on the docu- you one assignment to give you the next information; he followed up with Jane realizing that she had misunderstood a ment-review team to take a greater portion assignment, too. You do that by producing throughout the process to make sure he small part of the assignment — a mistake of the documents so that he could com- quality work product free of any mistakes was on the right track; he submitted the that could have been easily rectified. In the plete his memo on time, or he could have on a timely basis. You should not submit a research on time; he expressed interest in end, Jen’s work product was quite good and spoken to Jane earlier in the week about an “rough draft;” everything you hand in the project; and he offered himself for fur- her error was minor, but because she did extension. should be your best possible work. ther matters on the case. not discuss the work with Jane over the For this reason, it is likely that Jane A rule of thumb is to act like your work Jim’s use of colleagues is commendable. week, she ran the risk of handing in the would be reluctant to work with John product is going straight to the client or Even though there is no such thing as a assignment on time but having it com- again. Deadlines are not arbitrary. Whether the court and in that respect, there is no “dumb question,” you can still run the risk pletely wrong. there is a deadline for the court, the client room for errors — especially grammatical of sounding dumb if you, for instance, ask a The error (although minor) also may or the partner on the case, deadlines are ones that will cause the reviewing attorneys senior partner who assigned you work for have caused the partner to believe she (or given for a reason. As a junior associate, it to question your analysis, reliability and the phone number of the Westlaw hotline the assigning attorney) did not pay atten- is your job to make use of your resources attention to detail. Partners remember or other questions you could easily answer tion to detail or engaged in sloppy analysis, — Outlook, paper calendars, the firm’s when they must perform an extensive re- on your own. while a client receiving the memo may docketing system, task bars, to-do lists, etc. write of an associate’s work, especially Learn to use the firm’s resources wisely. have relied on the mistake or interpreted — to ensure deadlines are met. If the when that work impacts other deadlines Find out who the secretaries are and get the mistake to mean that the firm did not assigning attorney does not give a concrete they have. client-matter numbers from them. Find out understand the client’s business. Further, deadline, it is your job to ask when the There is even more advice that new asso- who the other associates are on the case since Jen did not express any enthusiasm work product is due. This is the first step, ciates should seek out to succeed in the and go to them when you have a factual for the subject of the assignment or offer and you must follow it for absolutely every often-confusing game of associate life at a question, when you want to discuss a legal to work on any follow-up assignments on assignment that you are given. If possible, law firm, but assignment management is argument you are considering, or even the case, she potentially signaled to Jane get into the habit of submitting your work still probably the key to success. All other when you just want to commiserate after a (whether intentionally or not) that she was product before the deadline, which will tactics — like seeking out mentors, taking difficult day. Make friends with the librari- not interested in getting further work on reinforce your reliability and motivation to ownership of your career, asking questions, ans to help you guide your research. Talk to the matter or in working further with those with whom you work. working hard, building trust— are second your neighbors near your office, as they are Jane. to learning how to manage your assign- going to be some of your best resources to John, on the other hand, started out on what to take away ments and turn in a quality work product learn about which partners come in early, the right foot, but when he was asked to Because Jim managed his assignment every time. If you master managing your work late, or have specific preferences work on another assignment, he should better than Jen or John, he earned the cur- assignments and hitting your deadlines, when it comes to working with them. Use have told the assigning partner the due rency that is key to law firm success: cred- you are on your way to winning. First your assigned and unassigned mentors to date for his memo and the amount of time ibility and repeat work. Although as a prize? More assignments. • navigate the ropes. he anticipated that it would take. His criti- junior associate you may not be working

tion of whether it should be the role of feel strongly about environmental protec- gizing, researching, writing and preparing Exposure lawyers to serve as moral compasses, cer- tion, you may not want to represent an for oral arguments. The goal is to resolve a continued from NA5 tain practice areas may challenge your energy company in its pursuit to build a dispute or remedy a wrong. As a result, liti- personal or political beliefs. We are not nuclear power plant on protected wetlands. gation attorneys are seen as a necessary you a chance to be creative. Most veteran suggesting that you will be asked to violate Practice areas such as intellectual property, expense. People who like being litigators litigators will tell you that the most gratify- the law or shirk your ethical obligations ERISA, and corporate or administrative function well during times of crisis and ing parts of their work are the different (such as threatening the life of a witness, as law are far less likely to involve situations enjoy being the ones who make everything types of legal issues they get to work on and seen in “The Client,” or shredding docu- you might perceive as questionable or mor- right. the wide variety of industries to which they ments). Rather, we are discussing nuanced ally challenging. The corporate lawyer, on the other hand, are exposed. issues that can arise in emotionally charged works on behalf of clients who want to cre- practice areas, such as family law or white- Client Relationships Differ ate something, such as a corporation or a Moral Conundrums collar crime. The relationships between litigation joint venture, acquire something, or raise Most of us have probably heard enough Ask yourself if working in a particular attorneys and their clients tend to be very capital for a new business, product or ser- lawyer jokes to last us a lifetime. Many of practice area would keep you up at night. If different than the ones between corporate vice. The lawyer is brought in to help the these jokes are based on the notion that you want to work on behalf of the “little attorneys and their clients. Litigation attor- client accomplish these goals and is gener- lawyers are not the strongest moral com- guy,” you may not be comfortable defend- neys are called by clients when they have a ally welcomed as a valuable member of the passes of society. Such perceptions not- ing a large company in a labor and employ- problem. If litigation is necessary, the attor- team. Corporate attorneys do not have the withstanding, and putting aside the ques- ment action against a single plaintiff. If you ney will put in a great deal of time strate- Exposure continues on NA15 July 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 New Associates • NA15

client will be present, pay particular atten- For all intents and purposes, these law- As a summer associate, you have a golden Exposure tion to the dynamics between them. See if yers are always on call. For some, this lack opportunity to get a real flavor for what it is continued from NA14 you would be comfortable in that role. of control causes excessive stress, puts them truly like to work in a law firm and in a on edge and negatively affects their entire particular area of practice. For many of you, adrenaline rushes that sometimes occur in Who Controls the Clock? life. If you want a more predictable routine, it will be your first chance to observe how contentious litigations, but find satisfaction It should come as no surprise that most you may want to consider practice areas like lawyers spend their time on a daily basis. in the “thrill of the deal.” They like being a lawyers are required to work long hours. patent law or trusts and estates. Attorneys Take advantage of every offer extended trusted adviser who is given proprietary The predictability of late nights and week- in these specialties rarely have to deal with and observe how the attorneys interact with information to help their clients attain a ends, however, differs between practice unforeseen issues. their colleagues, clients and adversaries. specific goal. One of our colleagues puts it areas and can dramatically affect your qual- Take your observations back to school with this way: A litigator is like a highly valued ity of life. Make the Right Choice for You you. During your classes, try to envision guard dog; a corporate attorney is like a Both litigators and corporate attorneys All lawyers will face periods of long how the concepts you’re being taught apply beloved family pet. may have to deal with last-minute, emer- hours, frustration and stress. For some, this to the real-world cases and transactions As a summer associate, make every effort gency situations. A litigator may get a call at may cause them to be unhappy about their you’ve observed. to be included in meetings or on confer- the airport, as he is about to board a plane career choice. Some may leave the profes- Finding a practice area that stimulates ence calls with clients. Observe the interac- for his long-anticipated vacation, to respond sion entirely. Lawyers who successfully you and motivates you to work hard and tions between the clients and the senior to an order to show cause. A corporate handle it do so because they love the work succeed is a challenge. Use the information attorneys. If you are lucky enough to attend attorney may have to work over the week- and are highly motivated to serve their cli- you gather as a summer associate to help a court hearing with a litigator at which the end to prepare closing documents. ents. inform this important decision. •

with fries! Another unique twist can be Those looking for a more upscale dining the day is done. Outside Philly found at Shady Grove, where you can find experience should try The Pressroom, 26 The Fire House Restaurant, 606 N. continued from NA12 mashed potatoes on pizza. W. King St., or Carrs Restaurant, 50 W. Second St., serves up American fare in variety of cuisines from French to Greek, and For dessert, choose from the daily spe- Grant St., which has a new wine bar (Crush) (what else?) a restored firehouse. Try one of being set atop the Duquesne Incline, the cials CoCo’s Cupcakes, 5811 Ellsworth upstairs and fine dining downstairs. the sandwiches on a pretzel roll for lunch, sunset views from any of them can’t be beat. Ave., which features a new set of flavors You are close to farmland, after all, and or try their award-winning ribs for a more Pittsburgh magazine recently ranked the each day. restaurants in the Lancaster area are taking filling dinner. 50 best restaurants in the city, and every advantage. John J. Jeffries Restaurant in Beer-lovers will enjoy visiting The one in the Big Burrito Restaurant Group Lancaster the Lancaster Arts Hotel, 300 Harrisburg Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron was listed. If you’d prefer to keep it casual, First and foremost, do not miss Lancaster’s Ave., emphasizes buying local, seasonal and St., the first brewery in the Pennsylvania try the Caribbean and South-Pacific- Central Market, located in a 120-year-old organic foods, as does the Penn Square state capital since 1951 serving fresh inno- inspired fare at Kaya, 2000 Smallman St. in brick building at 23 North Market St. (It’s Grille, located in the new convention cen- vative cuisine to match it’s in-house hand- the Strip District, or sample the “funky- very similar to Philadelphia’s Reading ter at 2 E. King St. crafted ales and lagers. You can also head fresh Cal-Mex” at Mad Mex (multiple Terminal Market.) You could go for lunch For a drink after work, the Iron Hill upstairs to the second-floor Abbey Bar at locations, including West Philadelphia!). every day and try something different. You Brewery is located a little further outside ABC, which now features more than 50 The others in the group are more upscale: can sample regional food specialties like of downtown, along Harrisburg Pike near Belgian beers in bottles and draught. Mediterranean-themed Casbah, 229 S. Pennsylvania Dutch sausage, scrapple and the Franklin & Marshall College campus – Seeking something more exotic? Try Highland in Shadyside; contemporary headcheese, but you can also get ready-made but you’ll realize it’s worth the trip when Bricco, located at International Place on American Eleven, 1150 Smallman St., the soups, salads and sandwiches, homemade ice you’re sipping your microbrew while Locust St., offers Mediterranean flavors, a Strip District; pan-Asian Soba, 5847 Ellsworth cream and pastries, and fresh produce. On a watching the game from the patio outside. union of local Pennsylvania produce and in Shadyside; and seafood-specializing Umi, hot summer day, try the fresh fruit smoothies If you’d rather stay downtown for happy Tuscan-style inspirations. The menu rotates listed at the same address as Soba. from Lancaster Juice Company. hour, raise a pint at Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub, seasonally to deliver rustic, soulful dishes, a Shadyside is a good place to go for a There are plenty of other lunchtime 28 E. King St., or sample a diverse collection culinary nod to the South of France, Italy, relaxed happy hour or casual dinner. Bites options in downtown Lancaster as well. The of draft and bottled beers at the Lancaster Greece and Spain. and Brews, 5750 Ellsworth Ave., offers Prince St. Café, 15 N. Prince St., is good Dispensing Co., 33 N. Market St. If you’re hoping for a taste of the sea in great pizza and lots of beers on tap. The for a casual lunch or coffee meeting; Rachel’s the middle of the state, try Spice, a South Elbow Room is right next door, and serves Creperie & Café, 309 N. Queen St., offers Harrisburg Beach-style seafood restaurant on Second up inexpensive American food. Anything a little Paris in PA; you can try Mexican fare The state capitol is certainly not as large and Locust. Executive chef Jeff Utzman from sandwiches (or fish and chips) to din- at Senorita Burrita, 227 N. Prince St., or of a city as Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, but was once the personal chef of fitness guru ner entrees, and they do their salads with a stick to sandwiches and other pub fare at it still has plenty of places to grab a good Richard Simmons! • Primanti Bros. influence: they’re topped Character’s Pub, 38 N. Christian St. bite for lunch, dinner or happy hour when - Jaime Bochet

the corner of Sixth and Market streets. From Along similar, more morbid lines is the 175-year- squares in the city. As the story goes, William Out & About there, it’s a short stroll to begin your obligatory old Eastern State Penitentiary, 22nd Street and Penn included these spaces in his design of continued from NA13 history lesson at Independence Hall and/or Fairmount Avenue, an abandoned prison that Philadelphia to encourage the city dwellers to the Liberty Bell, which are must-sees even for once housed fabled gangster Al Capone. The “take the air” and stay healthy by strolling independent film at any of the three Ritz area natives due to recent developments. But prison’s state of decay adds to the creepiness factor, through them. Toss pennies into Logan Theatre locations: 125 S. Second St., 214 there are other places in the City of Brotherly so be sure to visit on a cloudy day. Square’s fountain, or people-watch under the Walnut St. or 400 Ranstead St. Twihards and Love that are both fun and informative. Heading back into present day, stroll over trees in Rittenhouse Square, if you can find “Toy Story” fans alike can head out to the The National Constitution Center, 525 to the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. You a spot on the crowded green. United Artists Theater on Main Street in Arch St., Independence Mall, is well worth a may have visited with family or school as a For the more adventurous outdoorsy types, Manayunk or to The Bridge: Cinema de visit, even to those who don’t count “history child, but times have changed, along with Philadelphia has an extensive park system of luxe, 230 S. 40th St., in University City to buff” among their descriptive personal adjec- many of the exhibits. The giant walk-through its own. Though it isn’t exactly in the middle catch all the summer blockbusters. For an tives. The five-year-old center has garnered heart is still there, as is the IMAX theater. Stop of the city, Central Park-style, Fairmount outdoor option, bring your friends, blankets praise for the fresh way the it presents the old outside for a bite at Frog Burger, the new Park is not to be overlooked. The park is actu- and picnic baskets to the Schuykill Banks textbook information, and it was the historic burger and shake stand open during the sum- ally a collection of many parks that sprawl (next to the Walnut Street Bridge) for movies site of the Democratic debate featuring Barack mer months on the front lawn. Their LOVE over 8,700 acres, and it includes camps, play- under the stars every other Thursday at 8:15 Obama and Hillary Clinton last spring. If none burger is legendary — a beef patty served ing and sporting fields, hiking and biking p.m. Upcoming attractions include “Best in of those attributes impress you, the building’s between two grilled-cheese sandwiches. Finish trails, historic mansions and cemeteries. Skip Show” on July 22, “Groundhog Day” on Aug. beautiful architecture alone is worth the trip. it off with the Carrot Cake Shake! the jog through the city’s heat, and head for 5, and “National Treasure” on Sept. 2. Enough “real” history. For a lesson of a dif- Continue down the flag-lined Ben Franklin the park’s cool shade instead. ferent kind, head to the Mutter Museum, 19 Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of If you must exercise, head straight for Kelly Points of Interest S. 22nd St., a medical education museum that Art, climb those famous steps and take in one Drive or Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Everyone knows Philadelphia has history. houses more than 20,000 old-time medical of the most famous views of the city. The (formerly West River Drive), which run from No other city in the nation has bragging rights devices and examples of medical oddities, museum is a destination for art-lovers from the Art Museum along opposite sides of the to being the birthplace of America, where the including a collection of 2,000 objects extract- around the world, and for Rocky fans, its Schuylkill River’s banks. Bike, skate or jog Declaration of Independence was written and ed from people’s throats and the preserved steps are. while taking in the sights of Boathouse Row. signed. To begin, go no further than the body of the “Soap Lady.” Not recommended When the sun beckons you outside during Don’t forget to stop for that favorite regional Independence Visitors Center, located on for visitors with weak stomachs. a lunch break or a weekend, head to one of the treat, water ice, on your way home. • NA16 • New Associates Tuesday, July 13, 2010 July 2010

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