Top notch law firm , but firm culture is lacking - Attorney K&L Gates Employee Review

3.0
Dec 27, 2012
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Pros

Great general practice platform; Great clients and cases; very talented lawyers.

Cons

Size of the firm creates many client conflicts; ratio of men to women needs extreme improvement; Poor women and minority retention within the firm; Firm culture is a bit cold and employee morale is not the greatest.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Benefits Work environment PTO Plan

Cons

Accrual of time Mostly in office

4.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

My experience with my team was outstanding, and I genuinely enjoyed the work I performed during my time at the firm. The role was exactly as it had been presented during the interview process, The environment was supportive. My colleagues were always willing to help, share knowledge, and step in when needed. One aspect I particularly appreciated was the team's commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. I could take PTO with confidence, knowing that I would not return to an unmanageable backlog of work. Additionally, the firm's benefits package was among the most comprehensive and competitive I have encountered in my career. The PTO amount was awesome too.

Cons

As of early 2026, the firm had announced the strategic priority of automating administrative functions with AI chatbots, including my scope of work. Ultimately, I chose to leave due to both the handling of this announcement as well as the growing concern that my role would be replaced by AI.

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