100 LARGEST LAW FIRMS IN MASSACHUSETTS 2021

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1LARGEST LAW FIRMS | 2021
To our readers: Welcome to Lawyers Weekly’s annual review of the state’s Largest Law Firms. We have been surveying the largest firms in Massachusetts for more 25 years and are proud to bring you this year’s edition. The directory is being sent to all subscribers of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. We estimate that roughly 30,000 lawyers will have it available to them as a reference. It’s also being sent out to more than 3,000 readers of New England In-House. That means we anticipate that this guide will be on the desks of thou- sands of corporate decision-makers, available to them whenever they consider what law firm they wish to retain. Many law firms in this directory took advantage of an opportu- nity we offer to publish an “enhanced listing,” which includes a wealth of additional information about the firm. Others chose to run simply a basic listing. That’s why some listings appear more elaborate than others. Information for this directory was compiled by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Law firms were asked to provide information as of Jan. 1, 2021, in order to get the most accurate details for the 2021 edition. Please note that unlike with some past editions, diversity numbers are for Massachusetts attorneys only. For additional copies of this directory, please call (617) 451- 7300 or visit https://books.lawyersweekly.com. We hope you enjoy and make use of this directory.
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Practice Areas of Massachusetts ...................62
Net Change In Firm Size At The Top 20 Firms ...............72
Starting Salaries For Associates At The Top 10 Firms ................................72
METHODOLOGY: To determine the largest law rms in Massachusetts, Lawyers Weekly mailed surveys to hundreds of rms based on information from previous surveys and other sources. Firms are ranked by the number of attorneys they employed in Massachusetts as of Jan. 1, 2021. The total includes lawyers in all of ces worldwide. Firms that have the same number of attorneys are listed alpha- betically.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER 100 LARGEST LAW FIRMS IN MASSACHUSETTS
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Arent Fox .......................29
Bernkopf Goodman, LLP .63
Bowditch & Dewey LLP ...27
Brown Rudnick, LLP........27
Bulkley Richardson .........45
Casner & Edwards LLP ...37
Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP .........45
Cooley, LLP ....................24
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner PC ......................66
Dalton & Finegold LLP ....51
Donovan Hatem, LLP ......52
Duane Morris, LLP ..........57
F Fish & Richardson, P.C. ...27
Fitch Law Partners LLP ...59
Fletcher Tilton PC ..........30
Foley & Lardner, LLP .......26
Foley Hoag, LLP ..............10
Freeman, Mathis & Gary .58
Goodwin .........................07
Hemenway & Barnes LLP .66
Hinckley Allen LLP ..........27
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP ...............................63
Hogan Lovells .................58
Jones Day ......................38
Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti LLP ................................58
Keches Law Group, P.C. ..41
Keegan Werlin, LLP .........63
KP Law PC .....................34
Krokidas & Bluestein, LLP ...............................63
Latham & Watkins LLP ....25
Lawson & Weitzen, LLP ...48
Martin, Magnuson, McCarthy & Kenney ........64
McCarter & English, LLP .27
McLane Middleton PA .....52
Melick & Porter, LLP .......43
Mintz .............................07
Morrison & Foerster ........46
Murtha Cullina, LLP ........66
Nixon Peabody ...............15
Proskauer ......................18
Rich May, PC ..................54
Riemer & Braunstein, LLP .28
Robins Kaplan LLP ..........57
Robinson + Cole LLP ......56
Ropes & Gray, LLP ..........06
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ALPHABETICAL LISTING BY FIRM NAME Rudolph Friedmann LLP ..57
S Seyfarth Shaw LLP .........23
Sheehan Phinney ...........67
Sidley Austin LLP ............54
Sloane and Walsh, LLP ...43
Smith & Brink, P.C. ..........58
Sugarman Rogers ...........66
Thornton Law Firm LLP ...67
Todd & Weld, LLP ...........31
White & Case .................63
Womble Bond Dickinson ..66
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66 LARGEST LAW FIRMS | 2021
ROPES & GRAY LLP 800 Boylston Street Prudential Tower Boston 02199 (617) 951-7000 (617) 951-7050 (fax) www.ropesgray.com Founded 1865
MANAGING PARTNERS
MISSION STATEMENT When clients come to Ropes & Gray, they
find a global team of 1,500 professionals, whose top-notch skills, varied backgrounds and unique perspectives can help them meet high-stakes challenges, solve complex problems and reach their goals. An interna- tional presence, the firm has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul.
Many of the world’s most respected com- panies and institutions are longtime clients. We also serve many organizations (and investors and individuals) at all stages of the business life cycle, from start-ups to estab- lishment as industry leaders. They come
back to us year after year to handle their most important matters. They do so, they say, because we understand their businesses, we are easy to work with and we get results.
The firm is built on a foundation of delivering a premier, value-added service at a reasonable cost. Because our clients have unique business needs, including in some cases a preference to work on the basis of alternative fee arrangements, we are flexible and creative in designing custom-tailored pricing plans where appropriate.
Ropes & Gray has always focused on pro- viding clients with the highest quality advice on their most critical legal and business needs. We’re a thoroughly contemporary firm that can bring 150 years of legal and in- stitutional history to bear on the challenges clients face in today’s global, networked, 24/7 environment. Our collaborative approach means that our clients have ready access to leading corporate, litigation, transactional and regulatory lawyers whose knowledge and experience span industries and geogra- phies.
AREAS OF PRACTICE Alternative Dispute Resolution Antitrust Banking & Finance Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring Business/Corporate Communications & Media Criminal Defense Education Energy/Environmental/Regulatory Financial Services/Institutions Health Care/Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property International Law/Trade Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Litigation Mergers & Acquisitions Nonprofit Organizations Private Equity RICO Actions Real Estate/Development/Land Use Securities & Finance Sports & Entertainment Tax/Benefits/ERISA Technology Trusts & Estates
IMPORTANT FIRM CONTACTS Julie Jones Chair [email protected]
David Djaha Managing Partner [email protected]
100 LARGEST LAW FIRMS IN MASSACHUSETTS
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MARKETING DIRECTOR Tim Larimer Chief of Marketing Communications [email protected]
MA Attorneys: 566 (310 male, 256 female) Total Attorneys (Worldwide): 1,500 Equity Partners: 82 male, 41 female Number of Non-Equity Partners: 0 male, 0 female Governing/Executive Committee: Yes Number of Members in Governing/Executive Committee: 7 male, 3 female Diversity or Women’s Advancement Commit- tee: Yes Chairperson’s Contact for Firm’s Diversity or Women’s Advancement Committee: Kia Scipio Director of Diversity and Inclusion [email protected] New Hires in 2020: 40 male, 38 female Elevations in 2020: 8 male, 2 female “Of Counsel” Lawyers: 74 male, 12 female Paralegals/Support Staff: 47 Paralegals, 615 Support Staff Minority Lawyers: 9 Partners, 70 Non-Part- ners Associates’ Starting Salary as of Fall 2020: $190,000 Associates’ Starting Salary as of Jan. 1, 2021: $190,000 Total Annual Hours Devoted to Pro Bono Representation: 155,560 Dress Policy: Business Dress Policy Length of Paid Family Leave: 10 weeks paid maternity disability leave, 8 weeks paid child care leave, 4 weeks paid family care leave, 2 weeks paid adoption leave, in addition to the paid child care leave Backup/Emergency Child Care: Yes Flextime for Attorneys: Yes Flextime for Part-Time Attorneys: Yes Telecommuting for Attorneys: Yes Telecommuting for Staff: Yes
GOODWIN 100 Northern Avenue Boston 02210 (617) 570-1000
MA Attorneys: 455 Total Attorneys (Worldwide): 1,376 *Information obtained from firm’s website
MINTZ One Financial Center Boston 02111 (617) 542-6000 www.mintz.com Founded 1933
MANAGING PARTNER
MISSION STATEMENT Mintz is a versatile Am Law 100 law firm
with more than 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. We collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional legal strategies that help cli- ents navigate shifting industry challenges. Our attorneys advise business leaders, entrepre- neurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters. We work within four core practice areas — Transactional, Intellec- tual Property, Litigation & Investigations, and Regulatory & Advisory — and serve industries including the Life Sciences; Health Care; Tech- nology; Insurance & Financial Services; Energy & Sustainability; Sports & Entertainment; Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure; Retail & Consumer Products; and Education & Nonprofit sectors. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients. You will find Mintz offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and London.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS • XL Fleet • Synlogic, Inc. • Liberty Mutual • ImmunoGen, Inc. • General Electric • Biogen
AREAS OF PRACTICE Alternative Dispute Resolution Antitrust Banking & Finance Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring Business/Corporate Communications & Media
ROBERT I. BODIAN
2 455 LAWYERS
3 272 LAWYERS
Construction Criminal Defense Education Energy/Environmental/Regulatory Financial Services/Institutions Governmental Regulations & Affairs/ Public Health Care/Life Sciences Immigration Insurance Intellectual Property International Law/Trade Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Litigation Mergers & Acquisitions Nonprofit Organizations Private Equity Products Liability RICO Actions Real Estate/Development/Land Use Securities & Finance Sports & Entertainment Tax/Benefits/ERISA Technology Trusts & Estates Workplace Discrimination
IMPORTANT FIRM CONTACTS R. Robert Popeo Chairman
Robert I. Bodian Managing Member
Michael L. Fantozzi Managing Member, Boston Office
MARKETING DIRECTOR Amy M. Fowler Chief Marketing Officer
MA Attorneys: 272 (165 male, 107 female) Total Attorneys (Worldwide): 523 Equity Partners: 51 male, 19 female Number of Non-Equity Partners: 48 male, 17 female Governing/Executive Committee: Yes Number of Members in Governing/Ex- ecutive Committee: 12 male, 5 female Compensation Committee: Yes Number of Members in Compensation Committee: 15 male, 8 female Diversity or Women’s Advancement Committee: Yes
Chairperson’s Contact for Firm’s Diversity or Women’s Advancement Committee: Narges Kakalia Mintz, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tyrone Thomas, Member & Chair of Mintz’s Diversity Committee Meredith Leary, Member & Chair of Mintz’s Women’s Initiative New Hires in 2020: 7 male, 8 female Departures in 2020: 9 male, 15 female “Of Counsel” Lawyers: 3 male, 1 female Paralegals/Support Staff: 44 Parale- gals, 381 Support Staff Minority Lawyers: 8 Partners, 28 Non-Partners Alternative Billing Options Offered: Yes Associates’ Starting Salary as of Fall 2020: 190,000 Associates’ Starting Salary as of Jan. 1, 2021: 190,000 Total Annual Hours Devoted to Pro Bono Representation: 18,915.30 Dress Policy: Business Dress Policy Length of Paid Family Leave: 18 Weeks Backup/Emergency Child Care: Yes Flextime for Attorneys: Yes Flextime for Part-Time Attorneys: Yes Flextime for Staff: Yes Flextime for Part-Time Staff: Yes Telecommuting for Attorneys: Yes Telecommuting for Staff: Yes
WILMERHALE 60 State Street Boston 02109 (617) 526-6000
MA Attorneys: 254 (133 male, 121 female Total Attorneys (Worldwide): 959
4 251 LAWYERS
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CHOATE HALL & STEWART, LLP Two International Place Boston 02110 (617) 248-5000 (617) 248-4000 (fax) www.choate.com Founded 1899
MANAGING PARTNERS
AREAS OF PRACTICE Antitrust Banking & Finance Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring Business/Corporate Criminal Defense Financial Services/Institutions Health Care/Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Litigation Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity Real Estate/Development/Land Use Securities & Finance Sports & Entertainment Tax/Benefits/ERISA Technology Trusts & Estates
IMPORTANT FIRM CONTACTS Brenda Herschbach Jarrell, PhD, JD Partner, Co-Chair of IP and Life Sci- ences [email protected]
Brian Lenihan Partner, Business Department Co-Chair [email protected]
Melissa Tearney Partner, Litigation Department Co- Chair [email protected]
Paul Popeo Partner, Litigation Department Co- Chair [email protected]
Eric Marandett Partner, Co-Chair of IP Litigation [email protected]
T.J. Murphy Partner, Co-Chair of Private Equity [email protected]
Joan Lukey Partner, Co-Chair of Complex Trial & Appellate Litigation [email protected]
Kim Kaplan-Gross Partner [email protected]
Kevin Simard Partner [email protected]
MARKETING DIRECTOR Dave Southern Chief Marketing and Business Develop- ment Officer [email protected]
MA Attorneys: 192 (111 male, 81 female) Total Attorneys (Worldwide): 192 Equity Partners: 40 male, 14 female
WILLIAM P. GELNAW, JR. CHARLES A. CHEEVER
5 192 LAWYERS
1010 LARGEST LAW FIRMS | 2021
Number of Non-Equity Partners: 15 male, 17 female Governing/Executive Committee: Yes Number of Members in Governing/Exec- utive Committee: 7 male, 3 female Compensation Committee: Yes Number of Members in Compensation Committee: 5 male, 3 female Diversity or Women’s Advancement Committee: Yes Chairperson’s Contact for Firm’s Diversi- ty or Women’s Advancement Committee: Melissa Tearney Partner [email protected] New Hires in 2020: 14 male, 12 female Elevations in 2020: 3 male, 2 female “Of Counsel” Lawyers: 4 male, 2 female Paralegals/Support Staff: 28 Paralegals, 205 Support Staff Minority Lawyers: 8 Partners, 21 Non-Partners Alternative Billing Options Offered: Yes Associates’ Starting Salary as of Fall 2020: $190,000 Associates’ Starting Salary as of Jan. 1, 2021: $190,000 Total Annual Hours Devoted to Pro Bono Representation: 7,558 Dress Policy: Business Casual Dress Policy Length of Paid Family Leave: 18 weeks Backup/Emergency Child Care: Yes Flextime for Attorneys: Yes Flextime for Part-Time Attorneys: Yes Flextime for Staff: Yes Flextime for Part-Time Staff: Yes Telecommuting for Attorneys: Yes Telecommuting for Staff: Yes Unique Benefits: Wellness & Health Advocate Program Identity Theft Protection Program Back-up Childcare
FOLEY HOAG LLP Seaport West 155 Seaport Boulevard Boston 02210 (617) 832-1000 (617) 832-7000 (fax) foleyhoag.com Founded April 1, 1943
CO-MANAGING PARTNERS
MISSION STATEMENT Foley Hoag is committed to helping
our clients achieve their desired re- sults by excelling in the time-honored practices of the legal profession while creating new ways to continuously improve our performance and service level. For over 75 years, Foley Hoag has represented public and private clients in a wide range of disputes and transactions around the world. We have established a lengthy record of success in industries such as life sci- ences, health care, technology, ener- gy/ renewables, investment manage- ment and professional services. We also offer our clients market-leading international litigation and arbitration services. From our offices in Boston, New York, Paris and Washington, D.C., our goal is to reflect the diverse communities and clients that we serve and create a meaningful place to work for everyone by embracing each person’s unique skills, perspective and experiences, and harnessing these to provide creative, strategic legal advice tailored to clients’ unique goals. Our powerful regional, national and in- ternational practices share a common emphasis on superior legal solutions and outstanding client service.
KENNETH S. LEONETTI JEFFREY D. COLLINS
6 186 LAWYERS
Jeffrey Collins Co-Managing Partner [email protected]
Tom Block Chief Operating Officer [email protected]
Jeffrey Mullan Administrative Law Dept. Co-Chair [email protected]
Areta Kupchyk Administrative Law Dept. Co-Chair [email protected]
Mark Barnett Business Dept. Co-Chair [email protected]
Earl Mellott Business Dept. Co-Chair [email protected]
David Halstead Intellectual Property Dept. Co-Chair [email protected]
Lisa Wood Litigation Dept. Co-Chair [email protected]
MARKETING DIRECTOR Audra K. Callanan Director of Business Development [email protected]
MA Attorneys: 186 (119 male, 67 female) Total Attorneys (Worldwide): 285 Equity Partners: 56 male, 12 female Number of Non-Equity Partners: 22 male, 13 female Governing/Executive Committee: Yes Number of Members in Governing/Ex- ecutive Committee: 4 male, 1 female Compensation Committee: Yes…