ELEVATE YOUR
CAREER
WHEN THE SKY IS THE LIMIT. BUILD SOMETHING EXCEPTIONAL FROM YOUR FIRST DAY.
A NATIONALLY RANKED FIRM, MANAGED FOR THE FUTURE.
At Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, we believe the
We are a community of leaders in our respective practices—
life of an accomplished attorney begins in an environment
both seasoned veterans and promising up-and-comers.
where legal talent can thrive. We offer our associates a
Attorneys from leading law schools and firms come to
multi-faceted professional growth plan, including a robust
Honigman to be a part of something different. We operate
career progression strategy, a mentor match program, an
our firm both with a strong business discipline and a culture
individualized development plan with a core competency framework, and a merit-based compensation system. Our associates receive the tools and support needed to map their success and meet their goals, personally and professionally.
that encourages innovation. We seek ways to improve processes and efficiencies through our focus on legal project management and client service standards in order to provide top value to our clients.
Enterprising attorneys have the platform to build successful careers here. It is a perfect setting for new attorneys to start, progress and succeed. We are consistently commended by our peers and our clients, and we regularly appear in local and national rankings as a great place to work.
HONIGMAN ATTORNEYS ARE GRADUATES OF SOME OF AMERICA’S BEST LAW SCHOOLS:* Georgetown University
University of Michigan
Harvard University
University of Notre Dame
Indiana University
Vanderbilt University
Michigan State University
Wayne State University
Northwestern University
Washington University
Stanford University
Yale University
University of Chicago
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(*2016 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)
MOVE UP WITH HONIGMAN.
B2B 27 Industry leader in PE deals —Pitchbook
I.P.
Firms to Watch—2016 LMG Life Sciences Awards
Key Individuals or Up and Coming Attorneys — Chambers USA 2016
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Times recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For—Michigan Business
MIDWEST ROOTS, GLOBAL REACH.
60+ PRACTICE GROUPS, ONE STELLAR CULTURE.
SUPPORTING THE WHOLE PERSON.
With nearly 70 years in
When we say we’re a full-
Attorneys shouldn’t have to
and 6 weeks paternity) and a
practice and a roster of
service business law firm,
sacrifice personal satisfaction
flexible vacation policy.
national and international
we mean it. Many of our 60
for professional success. We
clients, we’ve built a firm
practice groups focus on
encourage our attorneys to
that is special. We produce
areas of law that are essential
pursue life beyond work that
Honigman means shaping
sophisticated and complex
to any business; others
is equally rewarding. It begins
the future, through law
work at a Midwest-based
are esoteric areas unique
with a thoughtful onboarding
and through service. We’re
cost structure. Great
to certain legal issues and
process that helps attorneys
active in our communities
lawyers doing great work,
industries. But we all share
quickly and efficiently settle
and support causes we’re
collaboratively and creatively
one commitment—we aspire
into their new roles. Our
passionate about. We are
from our seven Midwest
to provide unparalleled
talented administrative
involved in more than 100
offices, with clients across the
service and deliver value to
professionals allow our
our clients.
nonprofit and community
United States and in countries
attorneys to focus on client
organizations through
around the world, including
needs from the first day. Our
North and South America,
benefits are on par with other
Europe, Asia, Israel and the
preeminent firms, including a
Caribbean.
technology and home-office allowance of up to $10,000, an exceptional home-loan
Being an attorney at
volunteerism, pro bono work and leadership, and we encourage our attorneys to pursue their interests beyond the workplace.
program, generous parental leave (18 weeks maternity
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IN THE SERVICE OF CLIENTS. SAVING A COLLECTION IN THE PUBLIC TRUST.
SOPHISTICATED DEALMAKING MEANS STEADY GROWTH.
CREATING VALUE, ONE SQUARE FOOT AT A TIME.
In 2014, Honigman, longtime
In 2016, our corporate
For decades, Honigman
counsel to the Detroit
transactions were up by
has made an impact on the
Institute of Arts, ensured
12% to 226 deals with a
national real estate market.
the integrity and future of
combined value of more
We have negotiated deals
the DIA’s priceless collection
than $9.7 billion. Our
totaling millions of square feet
through the crafting of the
skilled corporate attorneys
in some of the nation’s most
Grand Bargain. A team
continually top our previous
vibrant downtowns, most
of attorneys from several
year’s performance. We are
luxurious shopping centers,
disciplines negotiated this
proud of this steady growth
and most successful hotel
deal, which enlisted city, state,
and our national recognition
and mixed-used projects. In
private philanthropic and
as astute dealmakers.
2016, we completed 1,153
foundational support in a
real estate transactions with a
creative and unusual deal that
combined total value of more
achieved long-term protection
than $12 billion.
for this national treasure.
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WHAT IS THE FORECAST FOR HONIGMAN’S FINANCIAL FUTURE?
WHAT IS THE HONIGMAN PATH TO PARTNERSHIP?
Honigman is an AMLaw 200
We believe in helping our
achieve their goals. Our
The firm uses a merit-based
firm with a longstanding
attorneys be successful
Honigman GPS (Growth –
total compensation structure,
commitment to operate
from the start. We recruit
Professionalism – Success)
not a lockstep salary plus
debt free, unlike many firms
enterprising lawyers and
core competency framework
bonus system. In 2016,
that rely on a line of credit
offer a robust approach to
also provides a road map
the firm announced that
to assist with operating
career progression, including
for success by focusing
starting associate salaries
expenses. This stability is
a 4-year associate-to-partner
on the skills required to
would increase to $150,000.
important to our attorneys
track. Associates are matched
succeed at each level of
Our total compensation for
and our clients. We operate
with senior attorneys as
development, ranging from
associates and partners helps
our firm with the discipline of
mentors. Attorneys are
the fundamentals to the
maintain our position as a
a major business. And that is
encouraged to create
advanced.
firm that competes with many
what differentiates us.
Individual Development
significantly larger firms in
Plans, and they receive
long-term earning potential.
the support required to
IS THE FIRM’S COMPENSATION STRUCTURE COMPETITIVE?
UNIQUELY HONIGMAN: ASKED & ANSWERED. WHAT IS HONIGMAN’S APPROACH TO ATTORNEY BENEFITS?
DOES HONIGMAN HAVE AN ALUMNI PROGRAM?
In 2016, Honigman
Honigman is dedicated to
development programs and
announced a robust benefits
maintaining relationships
alumni news.
expansion. Our previous
with attorneys who leave to
benefits of mobile phone
pursue other professional
reimbursement, fitness
or personal interests; in
program, and home-
fact, many have moved
loan program have been
in-house to work for some
enhanced with a generous
of our most valued clients.
parental leave program and
Attorneys in 29 states are
technology allowance. We
part of the Honigman alumni
also offer an open/flexible
community. Our alumni
vacation policy and an annual
program includes networking
stipend to help outfit an
events, professional
Future plans include an alumni-only website portal with an alumni directory, job opportunity postings, and additional news about the firm and members of the extended Honigman family.
attorney’s home office.
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WHERE DO YOU WANT TO Attorneys join Honigman to
If you’re driven, hardworking,
pursue work with meaning.
creative and tenacious, we
We attract experienced,
want to talk to you.
top talent looking for a firm that performs at the level attorneys seek and clients expect.
A good legal career should be about greater possibilities for you, your family and your clients. Build your career on an exceptional foundation with like-minded, extraordinary colleagues.
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GABRIEL BEDOYA
MEREDITH ERVINE
NICK GORGA
DENISE LEWIS
LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
CORPORATE DEPARTMENT
VICE-CHAIR, LITIGATION
LEADER, URBAN
DEPARTMENT
REDEVELOPMENT GROUP
PRIOR FIRM: LATHAM &
CAREER-LONG HONIGMAN
WATKINS
ATTORNEY
PRIOR FIRMS:
PRIOR FIRM:
SIMPSON THACHER, KING
PILLSBURY WINTHROP
& SPALDING AND SIDLEY AUSTIN
VIKRAM MATHRANI
GREG MORRIS, PH.D.
JULIE ROBERTSON
SUSAN WELSH
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LEADER, LIFE SCIENCES
CHAIR, INSURANCE
CORPORATE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
LITIGATION GROUP
DEPARTMENT, MEMBER OF
PRIOR FIRM:
PRIOR FIRMS:
ATTORNEY COMPENSATION
ROPES & GRAY
PAUL HASTINGS AND
COMMITTEE
KIRKLAND & ELLIS
CAREER-LONG HONIGMAN ATTORNEY
PRIOR FIRMS: KIRKLAND & ELLIS AND FOLEY & LARDNER
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TOP
Nationally ranked practice areas—US News Best Law Firms 2017
Chambers Tier One practice groups in 2016
Lawyers named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
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Law firms in the US for IP patent work—BTI Consulting
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TOP
Midwest law firms in PE deal count—Merger Market
Best Lawyers—Best Lawyers in America 2016
Abby M. Stover, Esq. Director of Attorney Development and Recruitment (313) 465-7482 astover@honigman.com
LATERAL HIRING PARTNERS Karl A. Hochkammer (313) 465-7582 khochkammer@honigman.com Anessa Owen Kramer (248) 566-8406 akramer@honigman.com
ASSOCIATE AND SUMMER ASSOCIATE HIRING PARTNERS Tara E. Mahoney (313) 465-7442 tmahoney@honigman.com Chauncey C. Mayfield II (313) 465-7536 cmayfield@honigman.com
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