In a recent revelation, an anonymous Am Law 100 associate tagged Latham as the most passive-aggressive law firm amidst other top tier names in the industry. The remark was made public via the American Lawyer Midlevel Associates Survey.
Unfortunately, this perspective isn’t a one-off review. As someone who has held diverse roles in the legal sphere, from being a Big Law Paralegal to an SEO fellow and having interned at different firms, the associate in question announced – “Having been able to observe the culture at multiple institutions, Latham is by far the most passive aggressive law firm”.
Other noteworthy and quotable feedback from the survey can be perused here. Insights such as these provide a unique window into the reality of working life at some of the biggest firms and lend a voice to those often unheard in the bustling corridors of Big Law.
This is but one account, yet we must not undermine the gravity it carries. It serves to remind us that good workplace culture is a key ingredient of a successful organization, and corporate law firms are no exception. Discontent among those who shape the daily operations can, over time, incur losses of employee morale and productivity, which ultimately threatens overall growth.
The information was initially reported by Staci Zaretsky, a senior editor at Above the Law, an American legal news website, where she has been working since 2011.