Overview
Introduction
With around 250 lawyers operating out of 10 offices across the U.S., Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is a litigation powerhouse. The firm handles virtually every kind of litigation and represents clients across myriad industries, including financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, real estate and hospitality, technology, and transportation.
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Vault Verdict
Joining the Kasowitz Benson Torres team is competitive – the firm primarily recruits from T-14 schools and schools in the NYC area and candidates should have a strong interest in litigation, prior work experience, and a collegial personality. From informal happy hours to firm-sponsored events, the attorneys are cordial and enjoy each other’s presence within a laid-back environment. Partners are easily accessible through their open-door policy and the associates feel their input is truly valued. Transparency from firm leadership into promotion, financials, and performance is opaque, but improvements are under way. While the associates say the billable hour requirement is high and workdays can be long, the firm tells us the formal requirement has been discontinued. In any case, asso...
About the Firm
With 250 lawyers operating out of 10 offices across the U.S, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is a litigation powerhouse whose lawyers have extensive trial experience representing clients as both defendants and plaintiffs.
Firm with a Mission
Kasowitz launched in 1993 in New York, when Marc Kasowitz, Dan Benson, and Hector Torres formed a litigation shop to tackle high-stakes matters efficiently and with innovative litigation strategies. The founders’ vision was to create a firm that offered a client-driven approach while also embodying a non-hierarchical, collaborative atmosphere among its lawyers. Today, the firm’s three name partners continue to work actively with the next generation of partners to lead the firm in its client matters, diversity initiatives, associate development, and more...
Associate Reviews
- “High level of interaction between associates and partners, both in and out of the office. Can be high stress but senior attorneys care about the wellbeing of junior attorneys. Good environment for staff; fast paced but strong, open working relationships between attorneys and staff.”
- “Everything is pretty diverse despite the firm's smallish size. I have made real friends at the firm and we see each other outsid...
Culture & Inclusion at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
Getting Hired Here
- “Kasowitz does on campus recruiting at T-14 and strong regional law schools, but we collect resumes broadly and our attorneys come from many law schools. The key is being personable and interested in litigation. Moot court, clinics, and prior exposure to litigation are viewed favorably, as are clerkships, though clerkships are not required to succeed here.”
- “The firm hires from to...
Perks & Benefits