Good place to gain experience but very little room for growth. - Anonymous employee Wilson Elser Employee Review

2.0
Jan 6, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The billable requirements are not overbearing (1900). Depending on which group you are assigned to, you are given a lot of independence. Most associates and partners are willing to answer your questions and provide guidance.

Cons

The pay is paltry. The firm holds itself out as a "biglaw" firm, but the practice groups are very limited, and the pay is half of that offered at "biglaw" firms.

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5.0
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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
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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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