Pros
Very smart and driven folks leading the management team who have focused on lateral partner recruitment resulting in a huge increase in revenue and profits per partner over the past 3 years. Well respected for certain practice areas and ML Strategies, its government relations/lobbying subsidiary, has heavy hitters who are very well connected and are singularly responsible for the Wynn Casino and GE relocation projects. That is the true gem of the firm and it generates business for various sections, particularly real estate. MLS and Bob Popeo have given the firm a well-earned reputation as a kover and shaker and player in Boston politics, business and real estate development.
Cons
The firm has focused too much on lateral partner growth and has let many tremendously talented and respected senior lawyers go elsewhere. The firm has way too many people performing virtually the same jobs in business development/HR mostly with limited success. A streamlined effort could be more efficient and successful. Management cares little about associates unless you somehow get linked with a key partner. The off track associates are virtually ignored, are paid far less than their on track counterparts while being expected to bill the same hours. Off trackers are also not permitted to participate in the firm's retirement plan. Management of some sections is strong. Some sections have very poor managers who are too busy with their own practices to manage and hire flunky middle men to try to do it for them. Not effective.