Rather than simply placing an outpost "branch office" on the West Coast, Milbank's vision for Los Angeles was far more expansive. We realized then, and continue to believe, that a full-service Los Angeles office is the best way to make our global resources available to clients on the West Coast and to provide the unparalleled, high level client service for which Milbank is known throughout the world.
When you look at the track record of New York-based law firms with Los Angeles offices, we're among the top performers. In fact, Milbank is one of the two most successful firms in the country with a substantial presence in Los Angeles.
Wall Street on the West Coast
With more than 70 lawyers, Milbank LA provides a diverse array of practice areas designed to meet the broad needs of our clients. While we often work closely with our other offices around the world, including the firm's main office in New York, our Los Angeles lawyers generate virtually all of the work done in our LA office. In addition, partners at Milbank LA hold prominent positions on many of the firm's administrative committees and within practice groups.
Milbank LA represents a diverse clientele in a range of challenging and high profile matters. At Milbank LA you will have the opportunity to work on financing and acquisition transactions for companies that are leading the charge in developing solar, wind and other renewable energy technologies. You may also work on transactions for gaming companies with casinos in Nevada and other states with legalized gambling. In addition, our bankruptcy lawyers are at the top of their field and have been involved in some of the largest bankruptcies in history, including Lehman Brothers, Enron, and Station Casinos.
Recruiting / Summer Program
Associates at Milbank LA receive the same competitive compensation package as associates in the New York office. As a result, salaries for associates and summer associates at Milbank LA are among the highest in Los Angeles. Compensation packages include health, dental, life and disability insurance, dependent care reimbursement, maternity coverage, paid child care leave for men and women and same-sex domestic partner benefits. The Firm also reimburses associates for bar examination fees, bar review, multi-state fees and reasonable relocation expenses.
In addition to the professional aspects of our summer program, key social events help define the summer associate experience. Enjoying beach parties, lunches at iconic LA restaurants, cooking classes, Dodger games and other local entertainment are just a few ways in which our summer associates and attorneys get to know each other. The practice of law is a people business and we embrace that notion in our firm culture.
The Southern California Advantage
The Southern California lifestyle is well represented at Milbank LA. From casual Fridays to enjoying the best climate in the nation, our Los Angeles office is right in the heart of the cultural and recreational center of the Western United States. We recognize the benefits of maintaining a more casual workplace that emphasizes personal and professional growth. Your only dilemma on the weekends is deciding whether to visit our beautiful Southern California beaches, the nightlife scene on the Sunset strip, or the arts and culture that the entertainment capital of the world has to offer 24/7. We say, enjoy them all!