good for the experience but get out as quickly as you can - Secretary Wilson Elser Employee Review

2.0
Jun 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits, good place to network - large firm

Cons

since the firm is run by ex-military personnel, senior management routinely patrols the floors to check how well each individual workspace/office is kept neat. Dress codes are enforced rigorously. Diversity is nil. If you are not a Conservative Republican, keep it to yourself. Little room for growth for staff. Bad reputation in the industry.

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Good coworkers and supervisors. Billable work environments tend to be the same in terms of monotony, so it helps to have a good team.

Cons

Billable hours aren't the most fun thing in the world. Huge caseload.

3.0
Jul 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, pay is okay. Partners are reasonable and nice.

Cons

Firm is misogynistic. They either drove someone to quit/fired really good talent and one of the only attorneys that was sweet to the staff after they took the side of male colleague in their interpersonal issue. Watched this person get bullied and firm did nothing. A lot of exclusive groups and mean girl behavior in chicago office it is really a shame

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