About the Firm
Total Commitment® – to our clients, to our colleagues and to our communities – is the beating heart of Thompson Coburn. We are a full-service, values-driven law firm with more than 400 attorneys doing sophisticated, impactful work in more than 50 areas of law. With offices in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Southern Illinois, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and Birmingham, we serve clients across the U.S. and around the world, encompassing the full spectrum of industry sectors.
Our work is interesting and meaningful. Thompson Coburn litigators have handled both the largest and longest jury trials in U.S. history, and our corporate attorneys lead complex transactions for some of the country’s largest corporations. Making a meaningful difference in our communities is part of who we are as a firm, and we place a high priority on pro bono work and community engagement. Our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, including time spent as general counsel and executives for major corporations, elected officials, federal agency officials, U.S. attorneys, and state judges. They are also national leaders in the practice of law: Our attorneys have served as president of the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association, the nation's largest network of African American attorneys and judges.
For 15 consecutive years, Thompson Coburn has earned a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and Best Places to Work Survey. The firm has also received “Gold Standard Certification” from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum for supporting and promoting women to the highest levels of firm leadership.
We invest significant resources to integrate and support incoming attorneys and give them the tools they need to deliver value to clients, expand their practices, and pursue leadership opportunities inside and outside of the firm. Mentorship is a cornerstone of the firm’s culture. Connecting attorneys with seasoned practitioners and firm leaders is an imperative, and fosters meaningful mentorship relationships on a formal and informal basis. Incoming associates also receive hands-on training in the practical aspects of practicing law, as well as extensive networking and business development opportunities.
What sets us apart is that we want associates and partners to be engaged and fulfilled in all facets of their lives, and we understand that a balanced life of work, family and social commitment is essential to long-term success. We don't just talk life satisfaction, we create and live it.
Pro Bono Opportunities
At Thompson Coburn, we encourage all lawyers to engage in pro bono activities, granting credit equivalent to billable work. Each attorney can select projects and legal issues of personal interest, including new associates and summer program students who have access to pro bono opportunities. Our pro bono goals focus on serving the public, delivering quality legal services to those who cannot afford them, and providing valuable practice experiences for our attorneys.
We also support national and local public interest foundations financially and actively participate on the governing boards of major pro bono organizations in each city where we operate.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity is a core value at Thompson Coburn. We firmly believe it strengthens our firm and our community, and we communicate this commitment to our partners, employees, clients, and communities. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that recognizes the contributions of individuals from various backgrounds.
To enhance diversity and inclusion, we have implemented several initiatives:
Women’s Initiative
Thompson Coburn’s Total Commitment® Women’s Initiative is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, empowering women attorneys to reach their full potential and celebrating their contributions. We recognize the unique strengths of our women lawyers and are committed to creating an environment that supports their growth as successful attorneys and community leaders.
Key components of the initiative include:
Firm Locations
Our offices are located in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Southern Illinois, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and Birmingham.
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