| Q. | What kind of client work do you do? |
| A. | Freeborn & Peters serves a broad range of clients, from large, publicly traded companies to middle-market businesses to entrepreneurial firms. We work on a national and international level, and our practice encompasses a spectrum of legal services that includes complex litigation, sophisticated real estate and corporate deals, bankruptcy reorganizations and workouts, and government affairs. |
| Q. | What kind of work would I be doing as an associate? |
| A. | At Freeborn & Peters you’ll have the opportunity to get substantive experience earlier in your career than you can at a larger firm. Whether it’s in the courtroom when cases are argued or at the table when deals are made, you’ll enjoy significant day-to-day responsibility. And wherever your interests lie, we work to direct relevant learning opportunities to you. |
| Q. | How involved can associates become in the governance of the firm? |
| A. | The firm was founded by entrepreneurs, so a culture of individual empowerment prevails here. Our robust committee structure offers attorneys at all levels an opportunity to get involved in firm governance and have their voices heard. And we promote a team-oriented, inclusive environment where associates are respected as peers. |
| Q. | Is there a formal mentoring program? |
| A. | Yes. We have initiated a formal mentoring program under the direction of a nationally-recognized expert. This program is designed to ensure that associates receive the career and professional guidance they need. Each associate is paired with a partner in a way that is designed to involve specific responsibilities such as orientation, professional development, long-term career planning, and business development. |
| Q. | What benefits are included? |
| A. | We offer a full slate of benefits programs that are competitive with the industry. It includes group health and dental insurance, including vision, life insurance, short-term disability benefits and the option for long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, a pre-tax transit plan and paid parental leave. For more details, see our Benefits page. |
| Q. | Does the firm offer domestic partner benefits? |
| A. | Yes, we offer the option of full coverage for family members and domestic partners. |
| Q. | Do you have a part-time/alternative work policy? |
| A. | Yes, we have an Alternative Work Arrangement policy designed to support those attorneys who may require the flexibility to address a variety of work/life issues. |
| Q. | What is the culture like at Freeborn & Peters? |
| A. | We pride ourselves on the unique culture we have established here. It really is a different kind of law firm, where an atmosphere of openness, collegiality and mutual respect prevails. And we balance hard work, achievement and client service with an environment that is warm, friendly and fun. |
| Q. | How does the firm promote diversity? |
| A. | We have an active Diversity Committee that includes representation from the highest levels of the firm. The committee spearheads a variety of initiatives to recruit, hire, develop and promote the most qualified attorneys representing the varied viewpoints and experiences of different races, ethnic groups, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, national origins and disabilities. For more information, see our Diversity page. |
| Q. | What is the firm’s commitment to pro-bono work? |
| A. | We take our civic responsibility seriously and provide numerous opportunities both for pro-bono work and participation in various community service activities. That commitment is exemplified through longstanding relationships with organizations such as Rebuilding Together, to whom we provide pro-bono legal counsel and mobilize scores of employee volunteers to rehab and repair the homes of elderly and low-income citizens. We similarly partner with Interfaith House, which provides essential services to homeless men and women in recovery from illness or injury, and Inspiration Corporation, which provides essential social services to those affected by homelessness and poverty. |
