Abuse is tolerated at senior levels - Anonymous employee McGuireWoods Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Commuting was relatively easy. That's about it.

Cons

The firm is heavily conservative and stuffy, and despite the forced bonhomie, everyone from the middle down seems constantly on edge. I've seen department heads belittle staff in front of their colleagues numerous times including at departmental meetings. Many of the junior lawyers and marketing folks seem utterly miserable. The health plan is the worst I've ever seen and other benefits are stingy for a law firm this size. Go elsewhere if you care about how you are treated.

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