Davis+Gilbert

Davis+Gilbert is a top-tier midsize firm in New York City with just over 130 attorneys, serving a wide range of clients and industries.

D+G is known for its large practice in advertising, marketing, and communications and has helped guide the development of the marketing communications ecosystem over the past century.  Now, D+G applies this vision to various other industries, including real estate, financial services, hospitality, technology, and other service sector clients across the country and around the world.

At D+G, it’s not just about the law; with deep insights into industry issues, our legal strategies work in tandem with business realities to reduce risk and make a real competitive difference.  We take a proactive, business-oriented approach, stemming from our long history of working with key industries not just as advocates but also as counselors.

Practice Groups

Our practice groups work collaboratively to meet today’s business needs and include:

• Advertising + Marketing
• Benefits + Compensation
• Corporate + Transactions
• Insolvency + Finance
• Intellectual Property + Media
• Labor + Employment
• Litigation + Dispute Resolution
• Privacy + Data Security
• Private Client Services
• Real Estate

Davis+Gilbert is consistently ranked in Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States.

Why Davis+Gilbert

Lawyers come to Davis+Gilbert from the top firms in the country, drawn by our impressive client list and supportive culture.

At Davis+Gilbert, you’ll find all the reasons people choose to practice law in New York.

• Creative, high-visibility work
• Marquee clients
• Best-in-class mentors and colleagues

And none of the reasons they don’t.

• No rigid hierarchies
• No one-size fits all model
• No revolving doors

For experienced attorneys seeking a new way to practice, Davis+Gilbert is dramatically different. This is a collaborative workplace designed for your success — a firm where the only competition is to come up with the best idea.

Whether you are looking to gain experience or take your practice in a new direction, you’ll learn from and practice with exceptional lawyers, while lean staffing gives you more direct exposure to both partners and clients. We welcome and encourage entrepreneurial thinking, making this the ideal place to take control of your career. There is no cap on the kind of work you can do and no lockstep system holding you back.

Healthy Lawyers, Healthy Communities

You’ll find here a nurturing workplace with an inclusive culture that promotes social justice and community service. We believe in creating change for our communities together, with initiatives that unite our teams in service of others.

Your personal well-being is as important to us as your professional well-being — we want you to thrive in every way. Our Wellness Committee provides opportunities to embrace activity, manage stress and participate in complimentary yoga and meditation training. Attorneys enjoy work flexibility, paid time off and ample benefits to keep their passion for their practices healthy and strong.

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Our city is a proud melting pot and we want to be, too. Working toward our diversity, equity and inclusion goals is a top priority, supported by many active initiatives. Partners and associates receive up to 50 billable credit hours per year towards work that supports diversity and inclusion.  The firm will soon be Mansfield Certified, meaning we affirmatively consider at least 30% women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and lawyers with disabilities for leadership, partnership, governance and senior positions

From day one, we provide transparency concerning advancement and elevation. Feedback is ongoing, and opportunities for advancement and elevation are openly discussed. In addition, we ensure that all team members have equal opportunity to learn, to lead and to develop business.

In addition, as a member of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA), Davis+Gilbert works to address systemic racism and promote racial equity in the law. We actively support the LGBTQ+ communities via The Center, which offers wellness programs and family support services. Also, since 2019, we have been a proud sponsor of the Women in Law Summit Series.

Pro Bono + Corporate Social Responsibility

Giving back is part of who we are at Davis+Gilbert. So is New York, woven into the very fabric of our firm. We’re proud to actively support the people, cultures and causes of our extraordinary city.

Davis+Gilbert has been active in local issues and initiatives over the past century; as a firm, we provide tangible support for pro bono and corporate social responsibility efforts. The vast majority of our attorneys also participate in pro bono work, with each allotted at least 50 annual credit hours for pro bono efforts.

New Davis+Gilbert attorneys often bring their own pro bono projects aboard, where they are given the same careful consideration and counsel all our clients receive. We are pleased to offer nearly every available paid service to our pro bono clients. Attorneys and professional staff often participate together in community projects, reflecting our shared culture and purpose.