Paul Rosenthal
Chair
“As a lateral partner myself, I can testify to what a special place Kelley Drye is. I was attracted by the prospect of joining lawyers who are best in their field, and working within a boutique firm culture of camaraderie and respect.”
“For many years, I worked in conjunction with Kelley Drye attorneys representing a co-defendant in a Multi-District Litigation class action, and I was highly impressed with the quality of their advocacy. I joined the firm to collaborate with a team rich in complex class action experience and top-notch regulatory skill.”
“There are a lot of reasons to like this place, but if you didn’t care about anything else, there’s a tremendous amount of business development opportunity in the firm.”
“I felt valued from day one. Coming to Kelley Drye from the government, I have been given runway and support as I build my private practice.”
“Kelley Drye has, for a law firm, an extraordinary culture of honor and kindness. This is a tone set from the top, and is reflected in how the firm esteems its human capital in every role, lawyer and business professional alike. Kelley Drye is also a firm that, across offices and practice groups, actively supports innovation in client service. For lateral candidates looking to build their practice, it’s an exceptional environment.”
“While I was in discussions with Kelley Drye, I talked to people from every office at various levels – both ‘lifers’ and others who lateralled to the firm – and they all conveyed what a warm and collaborative environment Kelley Drye is for legal practice. Every partner I met took a personal interest in my candidacy, and that interest in my integration and professional success has continued since I joined the firm. It was clear the firm was (and continues to be) invested in learning about me.”
“Coming to Kelley Drye really was the best move I ever could have made – my practice has flourished, and I’m happier here than I have been in any other working environment.”
“You never know until you actually go through with it and get into the merged entity, but culturally the fit has been perfect.”
Our process is strategic, efficient, and candidate-focused; we are not just interested in what you can do for Kelley Drye, but what we can do for you.
A thoughtful integration plan is critical to helping new lateral partners establish a solid platform at Kelley Drye and become a true part of the firm community.
Kelley Drye has a long history of helping the disadvantaged when they may not have access to or be able to afford legal counsel. This passion for justice and commitment to advocacy helps make a difference in our clients’ lives and in our communities.
The firm’s philosophy towards pro bono service is twofold: We believe it is both the firm’s professional and moral duty to provide legal support to individuals and organizations that impact change for those in need. To achieve these goals, we empower lawyers to pursue pro bono cases that reflect their personal passions and where they can put their legal acumen to best use in the community. As a result, our initiatives are as varied and diverse as the professionals at our firm.
Kelley Drye is a full service firm with more than 300 lawyers and professionals based in New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Parsippany, San Diego, and Stamford. Skilled practitioners in the areas of litigation, regulatory, real estate, corporate, bankruptcy, and beyond combine talents to address the unique complexities of our clients’ legal and business challenges. We are practical in our advice and creative in our approach.
Data scientists and economists from our subsidiary Georgetown Economic Services (GES) focus on the intersection of the law and analytics, helping clients make sense of their data to inform legal and business decisions.
We draw from all of our practices, offices, support services, and networks like GES to provide clients with a team best suited to meet their needs.
The firm has received complimentary feedback from clients and accolades from many third-party sources, such as the following: