At Davis Polk, we recognize and embrace the fact that different lawyers have different career goals. Our lawyers play an active role in charting the course of their practice; they have the opportunity to explore multiple areas of the practice and work with numerous lawyer mentors; they have access to a variety of career paths and alternative schedule options; and they are encouraged to seek out pro bono work that they find meaningful and fulfilling.

Ingrained in Davis Polk’s culture is the understanding that our lawyers have wide-ranging interests, talents and responsibilities. By maintaining a flexible and supportive environment, we ensure that the firm retains individuals who are the best possible advisers to our clients and the best possible colleagues to their fellow lawyers.

Of Note

  • 29 lawyers, including 7 counsel and 22 associates, currently work on reduced or flexible work schedules.

  • In 2010, our lawyers devoted more than 61,000 hours to pro bono matters.