Good place to work, but don't expect opportunities for advancement. - Systems Administrator Mayer Brown Employee Review

4.0
May 16, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

They are willing to expend resources to achieve their goals. Also a fairly sophisticated operation in terms of systems and business practices.

Cons

Many decision makers have been promoted well beyond their ability to be competent and have effectively retired in place. Departmental silos promote waste and inhibit opportunities for adding value for the customer. The US and UK IT operations have never fully merged. No one with the correct skill set is looking at the environment for added value or for re-working with more efficient technology, some systems are highly bloated.

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5.0
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Pros

very good Team and people

Cons

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1.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Beautiful office space and decent perks. Provides solid industry exposure and can be a useful stepping stone early in your career to gain experience before moving to a more sustainable work environment. The benefits are good too. Parental leave options (18-weeks) which is rare nowadays.

Cons

Extremely poor work-life balance and a culture that often prioritizes billable output over employee wellbeing. Leadership and management can feel disconnected from the realities of staff workloads and operational challenges. Systems and internal processes are noticeably outdated, creating unnecessary inefficiencies and compliance concerns. Training is inconsistent, and support varies significantly by team. There is also a very noticeable hierarchy between attorneys and support staff, with accountability standards that do not always feel equitable. Many paralegals and support employees are expected to absorb unreasonable workloads with limited recognition or institutional support, contributing to high burnout and turnover. It is frustrating to see a firm generate significant revenue while continuing to rely on outdated systems and understaffed support structures instead of investing meaningfully in operational infrastructure and employee retention. Many of the day-to-day challenges staff face feel preventable with better resource allocation and modernization.

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