Mentoring
The firm has a formal mentoring program designed to help develop and support successful lawyers. This program is intended to supplement informal organic mentoring relationships that associates develop as they work with other lawyers.
Mentoring Program Goals
The overall goal of the firm's mentoring program is to foster relationships that will help associates feel comfortable seeking guidance and input from their mentors, accelerating professional growth and connection to the firm. By establishing a secure line of communication, the specific goals of the Mentoring Program are to (1) assist in the acclimation of each associate to the firm and department, and (2) assist local and firmwide departmental management in (a) monitoring and balancing associate workload, (b) providing guidance and direction on specific training and professional development opportunities, and (c) ensuring that each associate receives regular and effective performance feedback.
The firm provides resources to help establish successful mentoring relationships, including training for mentors and mentees, a monthly mentoring topic, a budget for mentoring meetings, and a template for short and long-term goal setting.