Can anyone speak to working at Manatt? Specifically, at the LA office?

I know there is slight salary compression at the mid- and senior- levels, but I’m wondering if the trade off of an allegedly better culture and hours is worth it.

Also, it seems like the firm is really building out its healthcare and white collar practices. How are the opportunities for a litigator who is not all that interested in those areas?

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I’ve yet to experience, or know anyone who has, a firm that has better “culture” in exchange for a significant paycut. In the end, its always the same amount of work for less 💰. I’m sure these places exist but they would not resemble any “big” or “mid” law type firm. Beware!

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The people I know who went there liked it initially and left very quickly, for whatever that's worth.

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The culture sucks if you are expecting mentorship, guidance and collegiality. The firm is hemorrhaging associates but maybe that's not unique right now. Better to be in healthcare.

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