Dentons reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(104 total reviews)
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Elliott Portnoy

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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2.0
Mar 14, 2016

Firm cares more about branding and growth more than employees

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Pros

Decent pay. Co-workers/staff are friendly. Work/life balance is excellent- they do not promote over time.

Cons

Attorney staff hierarchy, uncaring/bad management, very expensive medical benefits, HR or policy changes not communicated to staff effectively (communication is after the changes are made), firm cares more about growth (being the biggest and the best) rather than the employee, employees are not rewarded or acknowledged for hard work. High turnover rate. Staff leaves frequently or is terminated. No room for growth or advancement.

4.0
Nov 16, 2015

Evolving firm

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Pros

Have been at the firm for one year, but have been in the legal industry for 8+ years. My interview process (for a staff position) moved quickly and was very straightforward. Benefits and compensation seem standard compared to other US law firms. Working remotely is easy and seamless. Firm management seems very smart and forward-thinking. If you are someone who embraces change and wants to work at a rapidly growing firm, this is a good place for you.

Cons

People are nice but tend to keep to themselves (which could be a pro or con, depending on your personality). There is not a strong firm culture and sometime certain internal policies are not always clear - this is probably due to constant growth and mergers. I think with a bit more time and as people get better integrated, the culture of the firm will become more established.

2.0
May 24, 2015

Bigger not Better

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Pros

Midtown locations convenient to multiple subway lines. Free breakfast on Mondays.

Cons

Like the old locker room measurement of success. Staff still treated like plastic utensils. Staff layoffs happening and more to come while some work for 6 or 7 and some newly hired partners luxuriate in a 1:1 setting. Also raises and/or bonuses are paid in mid April for prior year. If you leave before that time you miss out any bonus and back pay you may have earned. Disability benefits are below par in NY area (and probably the country as far as law firms go). Below average vacation/sick time for new hires. Firm systems have been upgraded but still unable to handle the volume. Every other email is about billing and collecting.

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