Testimonials: The Evidence

I joined McKool Smith as a summer associate because I believed that I would gain substantive, hands-on experience with actual make-it-or-break-it cases. I’ve returned as an associate because of the opportunities to be a meaningful member of litigation teams, the trust places in young associates, and the quality of relationships between attorneys at McKool Smith.

I chose McKool Smith for its strong patent litigation practice and principal-to-associate ratio. As a two-time summer associate, and now as an associate, I get to work directly with principals. McKool Smith has an unparalleled commitment to ensuring younger associates get meaningful experience early in their careers. From staff to attorneys, everyone here is invested in helping young lawyers grow and succeed.

I chose McKool Smith, not only for the high stakes litigation where young associates have many opportunities to contribute substantial legal work, but for the people as well. The culture at McKool Smith is as good as anywhere I have been, where everyone cares about each other and wants to see you succeed. Having the opportunity to work with, and learn from, some of the best litigators in the country is priceless.

I chose McKool Smith because over my two internships as a summer associate, I was given substantive opportunities, ample feedback, and great mentorship. The cases I’m on are interesting and challenging, and our lean staffing allows me to contribute to our teams in a meaningful way.

I was drawn to McKool Smith due to the Firm’s breadth of plaintiff-side work and robust opportunities for early-career attorneys.

I chose McKool Smith because it provides substantive and meaningful opportunities for young lawyers, and because there is a culture of mentorship and collaboration that pushes you to be the best advocate that you can be. The partners and senior associates are heavily invested in helping young lawyers be assets to each team they are on, and the wide range of case opportunities allows young lawyers to gain experience with many different areas of law.