Finnegan Scores Top Marks in 2017 Chambers Associate Guide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC—Finnegan is a "leading firm" in the 2017 Chambers Associate Guide. Associates named Finnegan "the go-to IP firm in the [United States]," citing the firm’s reputation as a driving force for wanting to work there. They also noted the firm’s team mentality and the opportunities to work on a variety of matters, including district court cases, International Trade Commission (ITC) cases, appeals, and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings. When it comes to diversity, associates said, "…this is the best firm I've seen for women advancing to leadership."

The guide ranks firms in several categories: Most Satisfied Associates, Benefits and Lifestyle, Pro Bono, and Diversity. More specifically, the firm ranked in the top 10 for Most Satisfied Associates and Pro Bono. Researchers conduct in-depth telephone interviews with thousands of junior associates on topics such as day-to-day work, work/life balance, pro bono, diversity, and personal development. All feedback is attributed anonymously so interviewees can speak candidly.

Contacts
Mark D. Sweet, Managing Partner 
mark.sweet@finnegan.com 

James B. Monroe, Chair 
james.monroe@finnegan.com

Timothy M. Henderson, Chief Recruitment & Professional Development Officer
tim.henderson@finnegan.com

About Chambers Associate Guide
Chambers Associate gives law students an unparalleled view into the working lives of associates at the nation’s leading law firms. It is the only U.S. legal career guide to conduct in-depth telephone interviews with thousands of junior associates on the topics that matter to juniors. The publication also talks to firm chairs, managing partners, and hiring partners to understand who and how they recruit from law school, and the directions their firms are headed.

About Finnegan
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, London, Palo Alto, Reston, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to European patents and trade marks, international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.