Don't expect staff advancement - Anonymous employee Venable LLP Employee Review

1.0
May 2, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Decent salary, great insurance, great location.

Cons

HR doesn't know how to manage resources. They're stupefied by unusual or advanced skills and cannot leverage them at all. Not utilize them poorly - simply not at all. Advancement is non existent at the staff level - unless you happen to be white and male. Firm is very much so a "good ol' boys club." Hard work is given the same respect as someone who plays Candy Crush or talks football all day.

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5.0
Jan 4, 2026
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Pros

The other attorneys and staff are great. The New York office was recently renovated and is amazing.

Cons

Salaries are lower than the top firms, but work life balance is better.

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4.0
Jan 29, 2026
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Pros

Office culture is inclusive and friendly. Salary is somewhat competitive for staff. Bonuses are not generous. Benefits are average. Most attorneys are great to work with, but there are some of difficult attorneys that can make one’s life miserable. LAAs handle lot of billing responsibilities. Overall, a good place to work if you don’t mind the above.

Cons

Your happiness depends, in part, by who you work for. Small bonuses and raises.

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