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| INFORMATION | | Click on the icons below to print, view the employer questionnaire and add to your list. Click on FAQ at left for definitions of terms. |
 EMPLOYER INFO |
| Employer Name: |
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP |
| Address: |
41 South High Street |
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Suite 2600 |
| City: |
Columbus |
| State, Zip: |
Ohio, 43215 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
(614) 223-9300 |
| Fax: |
(614) 223-9330 |
| Web: |
www.beneschlaw.com |
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| Hiring Attorney: |
Mr. John F. Stock |
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| Recruiting Contact: |
Ms. Carrie Pachinger |
| Title: |
Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Specialist |
| Employer Name: |
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP |
| Address: |
200 Public Square |
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Suite 2300 |
| City: |
Cleveland |
| State, Zip: |
Ohio, 44114 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
(216) 363-4176 |
| Fax: |
(216) 363-4588 |
| Email: |
cpachinger@beneschlaw.com |
| OFFICE/ORGANIZATION SIZE |
| Multi Office Form: |
N |
| Multi Office Form Reporting For: |
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| Specify: |
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| # Offices On Form: |
1 |
| Total # Offices: |
6 |
| Employer Size Range: |
51-100 |
| Office Size Range: |
26-50 |
| Total Attorneys In This Office: |
26 |
| DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |
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| OTHER OFFICES |
| Cleveland | OH | 109 | | Wilmington | DE | 5 | | Philadelphia | PA | | | Shanghai | | 2 | | White Plains | NY | 3 |
| PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS |
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| Corporate & Securities | 2 | 1 | | Health Care | 1 | 2 | | Intellectual Property | 0 | 1 | | Litigation | 5 | 5 | | Public Finance | 3 | 2 | | Public Law | 2 | 1 |
| COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT DATA |
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| STUDENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION |
| # 2009 entry-level attorneys who were former interns: |
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| # 2009 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers: |
1 |
| # offers made: |
1 |
| Hire school term clerks? |
CBC |
| Prefer significant prior experience in area? |
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| 1Ls hired? |
TBD |
| For attorney hires, require: Bar admission? |
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| For attorney hires, require: Prior practice experience? |
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| If yes, # of years? |
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| U.S. citizenship required? |
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| When after 12/1 should 1Ls apply? |
12/1 |
| Split summers allowed? |
Y |
| If yes, minimum weeks: |
10 |
| 1Ls considered for interns? |
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| Comments: |
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Accept applications for the 2011 Summer Program from: |
| Joint degree students graduating in 2013 or later? |
Y |
| Evening students graduating in 2013? |
Y |
| Judicial Clerks? |
Y |
| Students at non-US law schools? |
N |
What % of legal staff has been with the organization: |
| less than 2 years? |
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| 2-5 years? |
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| 6-10 years? |
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| more than 10 years? |
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Application Process: |
| Date applications first accepted for summer interns: |
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| Date applications first accepted for attorneys: |
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| Deadline for applications from summer interns: |
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| Deadline for applications from attorneys: |
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| Date offers are made to summer interns: |
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| Date offers are made to attorneys: |
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| Average length of hiring process (months) for summer interns: |
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| Average length of hiring process (months) for attorneys: |
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| Do you hire domestic LL.M.s? |
Y |
| In what practice areas: |
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| CBC |
| Do you hire foreign LL.M.s? |
Y |
| In what practice areas: |
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| CBC |
| When should LL.M.s submit applications? |
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| Preferred application materials: |
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| Hiring Criteria: |
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| Academic performance, experience and achievement in non-academic areas, and interpersonal skills required in working with clients and other professionals. |
| ATTORNEY HOURS |
| Average annual associate hours worked: |
2084 (2008) |
1668 (2009) |
| Average annual associate billable hours: |
1734 (2008) |
1568 (2009) |
| Is there a minimum billable hour expectation? |
Y |
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| If "Yes", number: |
1900 |
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| Hours policy details: |
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| Is billable hour credit given for pro bono work? |
Y |
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| Is there a maximum that will be credited? |
Y |
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| If yes, what? |
50 |
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| For bonus consideration, is a pro bono hour equivalent to a billable hour? |
Y |
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CLERKSHIP/CREDIT/SUPPLEMENTAL
COMPENSATION |
| Do you have a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)? |
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| If yes, describe: |
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| Judicial Clerkship Bonus: |
CBC |
| Compensation/progression credit for judicial clerkship? |
CBC |
| Compensation/progression credit for other advanced degrees? |
CBC |
| Other Compensation: |
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| Associates are eligible for formula (based on hours) and discretionary bonuses; stipend for May graduates starting in Fall 2010. |
| BENEFITS |
| Benefits: |
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Bar Association Fees
Business Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/pre-tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-term Disability Insurance
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave |
| Benefit Package Comments: |
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| WORK/LIFE INFORMATION |
| Average weekly hours per attorney: |
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| Usual scheduled working day: |
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| Part-time allowed? |
Y |
| Part-time available to entry-level? |
CBC |
| # of part-time associates: |
0 (m) 0 (w) |
| # of part-time partners/members: |
0 (m) 0 (w) |
| # of part-time other lawyers: |
0 (m) 0 (w) |
| Do you have a written part-time policy for associates? |
N |
| Do you have a written part-time policy for partners? |
N |
| What is the impact of working part-time as an associate, if any, on an associate's progression toward partner? |
CBC |
| Can an associate be promoted to partner while s/he is working on a part-time schedule? |
Y |
| Can a partner work on a part-time schedule? |
Y |
| Eligibility for alternative work schedules determined by: |
Department Chair |
| Paid non-medical parental leave? |
CBC |
| Comments: |
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| TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Coaching/mentoring program? |
Y |
| Evaluations: |
Annual |
| Upward reviews: |
Y |
| Professional development staff: |
Y |
| Billable hours credit for training time: |
N |
| Rotation for junior associates between departments/practice groups? |
Y |
| Is rotation mandatory? |
Y |
| Comments: |
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| PARTNERSHIP DATA |
| Does the firm have two or more tiers of partner? |
Y |
| If no, how many years is the partnership track? |
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| If yes, how many years is the non-equity track? |
8.5 |
| How many years is the equity track? |
8.5 |
| Additional partnership progression information: |
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| Partnership tracking is communicated to our associates by a number of different methods, including annual performance evaluations. |
DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
EFFORTS |
| Activities to increase the presence and retention of under-represented groups: |
| Minority job fairs: |
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Bar sponsored Programs: |
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| Outreach to law student groups: |
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Firm Diversity Committee: |
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| Directed Mentoring Effors: |
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Rec. at schools w/ large min. pop.: |
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| Comments: |
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Benesch values and promotes diversity of its attorneys and staff. Dedication to diversity helps the Firm to attract and retain talented employees, enhances it relationships with current clients and expands the Firm's market share. The Firm is committed to realizing and maintaining an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability and religious beliefs.
In support of the Firm's commitment, the Executive Committee has established a Diversity Initiative Committee and endorses the key values developed by the Committee. These key values are designed to promote an environment in which differences are respected, employees are treated fairly and individual skills and talents are valued. The Firm's diversity efforts are focused in the following areas:
1. Education
Increase awareness and appreciation of the unique attributes each individual brings to our Firm.
2. Recruitment
Communicate the Firm's commitment to hiring a diverse workforce.
3. Retention
Foster an environment that allows all individuals to excel and advance in their profession. |
| CAMPUS INTERVIEWS |
| Selected Campuses: |
American University, Washington College of Law
Capital University Law School
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
George Washington University Law School
Georgetown University Law Center
Ohio State University College of Law
University of Akron School of Law
University of Michigan Law School
University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
| Job Fair/Corsortia Attended: |
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| CAMPUS INTERVIEWS FOR PRIOR YEAR |
| # of Schools Visited in 2009: |
10 |
| # of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2009: |
0 |
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| PRO BONO INFORMATION |
| Pro Bono Contact Information |
| Pro Bono Contact: |
David Mellott |
| Title: |
Practice Group Leader |
| Phone: |
216-363-4500 |
| Fax: |
216-363-4588 |
| Email: |
dmellott@beneschlaw.com |
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| The information indicated here is: |
| Firm-wide: |
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Office Specific: |
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| %Firm Billable Hours last year: |
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| Average Hours per Attorney Last Year: |
Associates
Partners/Members
Other Lawyers
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| Participation last year: |
25% Associates
17% Partners/Members
17% Other Lawyers
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| What percentage of attorneys performed more than 20 hours? |
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| What was the number of actual pro bono hours contributed by the organization in the prior calendar year?
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| Does the organization maintain a formal pro bono policy that sets forth the organization's commitment to pro bono? |
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How does the organization define what constitutes pro bono legal work?
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| Does the organization set annual goals regarding the minimum number of pro bono hours to be contributed by the organization? |
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| If yes, what is that annual goal? |
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| Does the organization set individual attorney goals regarding the minimum number of pro bono hours to be contributed? |
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| If yes, what is that annual goal? |
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| Is an attorney's commitment to pro bono activity considered a favorable factor in advancement and compensation decisions? |
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If yes, to what extent?
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| Are full-time support services (word processing, online research Lexis/Westlaw, out of pocket costs) available for pro bono representation? |
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If so, are there any limitations?
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| Are associates provided written evaluations of their work on pro bono matters? |
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| Does the organization employ one or more of the following structures to manage its pro bono program and to provide training and guidance to participating attorneys? |
| Full-time attorney in a dedicated pro bono coordination/oversight role |
| An attorney who coordinates pro bono projects as an ancillary duty to other work |
| Pro Bono Committee |
| Non-attorney administrator |
| Other: |
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How is pro bono work assigned/distributed?
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| If an attorney is permitted to bring a pro bono case
for possible consideration by the firm, who makes decisions about
whether the firm will handle the matter?
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| Pro Bono Coordinator |
| Pro Bono Committee |
| Department Chair |
| Other: |
| N/A |
| Does the organization provide any of the following to enable its attorneys to participate in pro bono activities or work in a public interest setting? (Check all that apply) |
| Externships |
| Sabbaticals |
| Fellowships |
| Part-time pro bono programs |
| Other |
| If so, please describe: |
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| Are pro bono opportunities available for summer associates? |
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| Additional comments (Please use this space to provide any additional information about your organization's pro bono program including any special recognition or awards the organization has received for its pro bono work.): |
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| What are some of the areas in which your firm has performed pro bono work in the past year? |
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| PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIPS |
| Do you sponsor split public interest summer and/or post-graduate fellowships? |
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| Public Interest Fellowship Comments: |
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| NON - DISCRIMINATION POLICY |
| Non-Discrimination: |
| We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. Our non-discrimination policy governs all aspects of employment including hiring, assignments, promotions, discharges and other terms and conditions of employment. |
| NARRATIVE |
PHILOSOPHY. At Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, we believe the practice of law requires expert advice, vigorous advocacy and thoughtful counseling. Each associate is hired with the expectation that his or her skills, imagination and ingenuity will be applied with the kind of enthusiasm required to obtain the best results possible for our clients. Our team-oriented approach translates into a work environment that is both professionally rewarding and congenial.
PRACTICE. We represent a wide range of clients, from multinational public corporations to high growth, middle market companies. We have assisted in the progression of a number of clients from small start-up companies into large enterprises. While the Firm maintains a strong presence in Ohio, many clients are headquartered elsewhere in the country and have operations around the globe, making our practice national and, in some instances, international in scope. Our practice includes the areas of Corporate/Loan Transactions, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate & Environmental, Business Reorganization, Estate Planning & Probate, Employee Benefits, Tax, Labor and Employment, Public Law and Health Care.
SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM. Summer associates at Benesch receive a variety of work, both in terms of substantive areas of law and in the types of projects assigned. Educational and training programs, both formal and informal, are provided and go hand-in-hand with the benefits of direct work experience. Summer associates experience and participate in every aspect of the firm as part of their training. They have immediate contact with clients and are involved in strategy, negotiating and drafting sessions as well as business development meetings. The Summer Associate Program provides an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of how law firms work, including client interaction, courtroom activities and overall attorney interaction.
WHY BENESCH? Each associate at Benesch is encouraged to develop his or her own client base and is provided training and resources to be more effective in his or her respective practices. Associate responsibilities range from participating in complex transactions as part of a team to working independently on basic legal matters. We believe we offer a sophisticated, entrepreneurial practice in an extremely livable, affordable environment.
OUR CORE VALUES. The following principles consistently guide our lawyers and staff in the successful pusuit of client's interests and the advancement of the Firm:
- Honesty, trust, integrity, and ethical behavior in all our actions.
- Excellence, competence, and responsiveness in serving our clients.
- Innovative and collaborative solutions for our clients.
- Mutual respect, candor, teamwork, and civility in our interactions.
- Accountability and meaningful contributions to the ongoing success of the Firm.
- Meaningful contributions to the communities in which we live and work.
RECENT AWARDS. Benesch is proud of its recent accomplishments.
-2010- Ranked #1 in Ohio in the areas of Administrative Law and Government Relations Law by The Best Lawyers in America.
-2010- Ranked #1 in Cleveland in the areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law, and Venture Capital Law by The Best Lawyers in America.
-2010- 38 Benesch lawyers named Best Lawyers in America.
2009- Ranked #2 in Ohio and #32 nationally by the American Lawyer Mid-Level Associate Survey.
-2009- Earned NorthCoast 99 award, honoring 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio for the 7th time in 8 years.
-2008- Ranked #2 in Ohio and #9 nationally by the American Lawyer Mid-Level Associate Survey.
-2008- Ranked #1 in summer associate satisfaction in Cleveland by The American Lawyer's Student Edition (not enough summer associates to qualify for a national ranking).
-2007- Ranked #1 in summer associate satisfaction in Cleveland and #35 nationally by The American Lawyer's Student Edition.
-2007- Ranked #1 in mid-level associate satisfaction in Cleveland and #11 nationally by The American Lawyer.
-2007- Ranked #1 in Cleveland in Corporate Law by Best Lawyers of America.
-2007- 30 Benesch lawyers named Best Lawyers in America. |
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