Texas Lawyer Highlights Akin’s Strong Showing in Am Law Midlevel Associate Survey
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Akin’s strong showing in The American Lawyer’s 2020 Midlevel Associate Satisfaction Survey was highlighted by Texas Lawyer, which reported that the firm took top-10 spots in both Dallas and Houston, while placing sixth in the U.S. overall. (Click here to learn more.)
As reported in Texas Lawyer, one associate in Houston described the firm as “a ‘goldilocks’ situation,” where it is “hard to imagine a better combination of sophisticated practice and good instructors.”
Another said the following of chairperson Kim Koopersmith:
“Perhaps most notable and most satisfying for me is Akin’s approach to leadership. Our firmwide chairperson is an incredible champion for associates, for diversity and inclusion, and for building a better firm that, while still maintaining excellence for our clients, better serves and better listens to its people. I feel heard and appreciated.”
Firmwide hiring partner David Botter told Texas Lawyer that Akin seeks to ensure that associates and counsel “are having the best experience possible in all facets of their careers at the firm—from engaging work and professional development opportunities, to robust technology support, wellness initiatives, social connections and more.”
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