Provides valuable benchmarking information about diversity recruiting and retention programs at 150 major law firms. Firm entries include demographic charts showing the numbers of minority, women and gay and lesbian attorneys at all levels of the firm; statistics relating to diversity among firm leadership; and narratives describing each firm's diversity initiatives.

Through a partnership with New York University School of Law and pro bono coordinators at firms across the country, this guide brings over 100 descriptions of the inner workings of these firms' pro bono programs. Addresses such issues as typical pro bono assignments, recent pro bono clients, special training and supervision for pro bono cases, and average number of hours devoted to pro bono work. A must-have for all law students and lawyers who feel a legal career is not complete without giving back to those in need.

An excerpt edition that includes all of Vault's rankings – based on surveys of more than 15,000 associates as well as valuable law firm and legal recruiter directories.

Thirty-five law firms are covered in in-depth profiles in which practicing lawyers employed by Boston's most prestigious law firms reveal their opinions on hours, diversity, training, offices, compensation and other essential details. Includes the history and recent events shaping the top law firms in Boston; the hiring process; pay and perks; hours, culture and training.

Provides the lowdown on New York's leading law firms and surveys their associates to get the inside scoop. Includes inside profiles on 78 law firms. Law Firm associates report on firm culture, compensation and perks, hours and partnership prospects.

Provides the lowdown on Washington DC's leading law firms and surveys their associates to get the inside scoop. Includes inside profiles on 78 law firms. Law Firm associates report on firm culture, compensation and perks, hours and partnership prospects.

Contains newly rewritten, in-depth profiles of many of the most prominent law firms in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Palo Alto and Washington, DC. Topics covered include hiring practices, work atmosphere, practice areas, responsibility/training/feedback, management/compensation, social life, diversity, office facilities.

Includes data about many of the nation's top law firms for students to evaluate and review as you make your decision about your career. The data is compiled from industry-leading research such as The American Lawyer's Am Law 100 and 200, The National Law Journal's NLJ 250, and The American Lawyer's Midlevel Associates Survey.

A comprehensive guide to the California legal community. Provides complete contact information for over 88,000 attorneys and law firms, as well as extensive data on judicial districts, court reporters and other legal specialists throughout the state. Volume I contains an alphabetical listing of practicing attorneys and law firms by county; entries include firm affiliation, address, phone and fax numbers; an alphabetical index of attorneys and firms; a complete listing of cities with data on county and judicial districts. Volume II contains a Government Section that includes contact data on state and federal offices; superior, municipal, and judicial courts; government officials and their offices; state and county courts and offices; bar and legal associations and law schools; a Court Reporters Section; the Preferred Practice Section that lists lawyers by practice area; the Certified Specialists Section, which is now the official directory of the State Bar of CA Board of Legal Specialization. It contains listings for attorneys practicing in eight specialized areas; the Expert Witness Section; and the Legal Services Section.

Participating law firms are listed alphabetically and state-by-state, with special lists that identify law firms offering split summers and those outside the U.S. Each entry is linked directly back to the full description of the firm's summer program inside the Law Student Jobs Online database. Available at Westlaw's website

Database profiles private law firms and biographical records of attorneys from various states. Per state search fields include firm name, attorney name, geographic location, attorney's education, licenses, specialties and practice areas. Small practices may be profiled here

Focuses on low and moderate income housing and community development attorneys.

ABA Commission on Women in the Profession.

Roster of attorneys (alphabetical and geographical). Includes identification of practice specialties, government offices and courts.

Explains the features of effective communication that are the foundation of a successful practice at all stages of a career – how to build healthy, long-term relationships that will advance one's career; how to create food first impressions; how to understand others and meet their expectations; how to prioritize responsibilities; and how to employ an understanding of others to meet one's own goals. The authors address essential skills that will not only help beginning associates avoid common pitfalls but also help mid-level and senior associates perfect their skills in communicating with colleagues and clients. There's even a chapter on mistakes lateral associates often make.

National directory of lawyers listed by 195 fields of law, including greatly expanded list of corporate counsel. Indexed by specialty area, as well as by city and stated.

Annual directory of attorneys and firms active in negligence law.

Geographical and alphabetical listing of attorneys and firms in the US and Canada for whom there is listing information. Selected listings for over 52 foreign countries. Completely revised and published annually in spring. Includes Law Digests volume, sections on in-house counsel offices, patent attorneys, foreign law firms, and government agencies.

Lists over 7,000 of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American groups. Includes trade groups, professional associations and cultural organizations.

National survey of law firm hiring plans, salaries, contacts persons, practice areas. A few corporations, government and public interest organizations also included.

Detailed listing of attorneys with their law firm affiliations and by city. Includes court and government personnel, legal aid/legal services offices.

Prentice Hall Law and Business. Annual survey of the national's largest law firms. Has information on the "Leading Officials." Each firm defines this as they want, but many show a managing partner.