Laterals
Schiff Hardin welcomes individuals and groups of lawyers at other law firms who are assessing and planning their future strategic directions. We strongly believe that Schiff Hardin offers an exciting environment in which the practice of law can flourish.
We provide lawyers the benefits of a firm with general service capabilities, significant strengths in complementary disciplines, access to larger clients with cutting edge engagements, an established national reputation, and an outstanding support infrastructure.
We are proud that Chicago magazine named Schiff Hardin #7 among the 25 best companies to work for in the Chicago metropolitan area in its October 2004 issue. This recognition reflects what all of us here at Schiff Hardin already know — this is a great place to work.
The Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2004 Edition, recognized Schiff Hardin as a great firm for associates to build their careers. Among major law firms in the U.S., Schiff Hardin was ranked: #1 for quality of life/associate satisfaction, #2 for associate/partner relations, #3 for associate retention, #9 for best places for women attorneys, and #17 for pro bono.
The American Lawyer's 2003 survey of large law firms also ranked Schiff Hardin as #9 in the U.S. in their article on "Female Friendly Law Firms."


