Bryan Cave LLP (www.bryancave.com) Basic Information Pro Bono/Public Interest 2 N. Central Avenue Suite 2200 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Organization Size: 1021 Office Size: 41 Hiring Attorney: Ms. Meridyth Andresen Alex Grimsley Partner (602) 364-7000 alex.grimsley@bryancave.com Recruiting Contact: Ms. Lynne Traverse Recruiting and Professional Development Manager Bryan Cave LLP 2 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2200 Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) 85004 United States Phone: (602) 364-7400 lltraverse@bryancave.com Is the pro bono information indicated here firm-wide or specific to one office? % Firm Billable Hours last year Compensation & Benefits 2013 compensation for entry-level lawyers ($/year) Office-specific Average Hours per Attorney last year 22 Percent of associates participating last year 94% Percent of partners participating last year 26% Percent of other lawyers participating last year 43% 120,000 Professional Development 2013 compensation for Post-3Ls ($/week) 2,308 Evaluations Annual 2013 compensation for 2Ls ($/week) 2,308 No 2013 compensation for 1Ls($/week) 2,308 Does your organization use upward reviews to evaluate and provide feedback to supervising lawyers? Rotation for junior associates between departments/practice groups? No Is rotation mandatory? No Yes How many years is the non-equity track? Does your organization have a dedicated professional development staff? How many years is the equity track? Does your organization have a coaching/mentoring program Yes Does your organization give billable hours credit for training time? No Summer Compensation Partnership & Advancement Does the firm have two or more tiers of partner? Yes Lawyer Demographics Partner/Member Associates Counsel Staff Attorneys Other Attorneys Summer Associates Men Hispanic/Latino White Black/African American 8 7 0 0 0 Women 3 8 0 0 0 1 Total 19 16 7 0 0 1 Men 0 1 0 0 0 0 Women 0 1 0 0 0 0 Men 6 7 0 0 0 Women 3 6 0 0 0 0 Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 Men 1 0 0 0 0 0 Women 0 1 0 0 0 1 Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 Men 1 1 0 0 0 0 Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 Women 1 0 0 0 0 0 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Men Asian American Indian/Alaska Native 2 or more races Disabled Openly LGBT 16 14 For more details, visit www.nalpdirectory.com NALP Copyright 2015 Bryan Cave LLP (www.bryancave.com) General Practice Areas GENERAL PRACTICE AREAS EMPLOYER'S PRACTICE GROUP NAME NO. OF NO. OF PARTNERS/MEMBERS COUNSEL NO. OF ASSOCIATES Litigation Commercial Litigation 4 5 Litigation Class and Derivative Actions 4 2 Intellectual Property Intellectual Property 1 5 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors Rights 2 3 Real Estate, Land Use Real Estate and Banking 2 2 Business, Corporate Transactions 2 0 Banking, Finance Banking 1 2 Labor and Employment Labor & Employment 1 3 Energy Environmental 2 1 NO. OF NON-TRADITIONAL TRACK/STAFF ATTORNEYS HIRING & RECRUITMENT Began Work In LAWYERS 2011 Prior Summer Associates Expected 2012 Prior Summer Associates Laterals 1 Post-Clerkship 2 2 2 2 Entry-level 1 1 2013 2 LL.M.s (U.S.) LL.M.s (non-U.S.) SUMMER Post-3Ls 2Ls 2 2 1Ls 1 1 2 Number of 2012 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers 2 Number of offers made to summer 2L associates 2 General Hiring Criteria Excellent law school and undergraduate performance, relevant work experience, strong writing and leadership skills and a desire to succeed in a challenging, team oriented and congenial environment. Diversity & Inclusion RECRUITMENT METHODS Diversity job fairs, Outreach to law student groups, Formal mentoring efforts, Recruit at schools with large minority populations, Bar-sponsored programs, Firm diversity committee Bryan Cave is committed to creating a firm that is diverse, inclusive and dynamic. To achieve our goals, the Firm has undertaken a number of major initiatives to enhance the recruitment, development and advancement of our diverse lawyers. The Firm’s Chief Diversity Officer works with the Firm Chair, the Executive Committee and the firm-wide Diversity Committee to develop diversity strategies that are forward-thinking, timely and will benefit the Firm, our clients and the legal profession as a whole. Some of our current initiatives include focused mentoring and networking programs, and a professional development curriculum. In addition, firm-wide Affinity Groups for Lawyers of Color, women lawyers (The Women's Forum), LGBT lawyers, and Lawyers With Reduced Work Schedules & Sites ("LAWSS") also offer opportunities for mentoring, networking and professional development. The Firm has adopted policies to support the retention and success of diverse lawyers, including a flexible work schedule policy, parental leave benefits, and domestic partner benefits. We know that a diverse firm starts with recruiting. We ensure that our recruiting committees are diverse and recruit at law schools with diverse student populations. We participate in a variety of diversity job fairs, diversity clerkship programs, and training programs. We also support local law student diversity organizations such as BLSA, ALSA, HALSA and Outlaw. For more information, please visit our web site at www.bryancave.com/bryancave/diversity. Organization Narrative Bryan Cave challenges the best to do the best. It's what our clients expect. It's what we deliver. We seek bright, well-rounded leaders, whose top-tier grades from premier law schools as well as professional experience and community activities demonstrate an ability to handle an innovative, diverse, ever-changing, and sophisticated practice. As one of the largest law firms in the world, Bryan Cave's more than 1,000 lawyers and consulting professionals in 23 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia efficiently serve our clients' needs in the world's leading business and financial markets. Our "One Firm" practice offers excellent legal service through its seamless web of advanced technology, worldwide administrative governance, and 23 team-oriented client service groups. This means no internal, economic, or political boundaries prevent our lawyers from delivering the highest quality legal service to all clients. If you seek a true professional's life with a premier, global law firm, then join our 140-year tradition of delivering superior legal service to Fortune 100 companies, major and mid-sized publicly and privately held companies, start-ups, private clients, government agencies, and pro bono beneficiaries. We encourage our associates to seek out responsibility early on, and in return we will provide you with the freedom to test your skills through opportunities to work for high-profile clients and senior partners located around the world. Show us your commitment to client service and professional development, and we'll reward you with the surest evidence of your success: ever-increasing opportunities to work on the most complex and engaging national and international cases and rapid professional development. To assist you in your career development, the Firm is devoted to associate training and professional development. Throughout the course of the year, associates can expect to participate in a number of client service group programs geared towards developing skills required for their specific practice areas, as well as in-house CLE (Continuing Legal Education) programs. These training series are complimented by our mentor program where associates have an opportunity to nurture ongoing relationships with partners. Established in 1987, Bryan Cave’s Phoenix office celebrates its 26th anniversary this year, and ranks among the largest global law firms in Arizona. The 42 attorneys and over 50 professionals in Phoenix serve a diverse range of clients in Arizona and around the world, yet enjoy the attractive lifestyle of the desert southwest. Committed to contributing to the communities in which we live and work, Bryan Cave professionals donate their time to many civic and charitable organizations. Between its multifaceted practices, premier clients, and the ground-floor opportunities offered by a vital and growing Capital City, the Phoenix office offers new attorneys the best available options for professional growth. Outside of work, whether you seek outdoor adventure, spectacular natural beauty, challenging golf and other sports, or the diverse night life of America's 6th largest city, Phoenix has more than enough to satisfy your desires. This combination of sophisticated work and the southwest lifestyle make Bryan Cave Phoenix an excellent choice for a new lawyer to begin a fulfilling legal career. For more information, see our web site at www.bryancave.com. NALP is committed to helping make the legal profession accessible to all individuals on a non-discriminatory basis. 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