Each year, associates from across the firm participate in the Pickering Fellowship program, named for WilmerHale founding partner John H. Pickering. For Stephen Smith and Shauna Friedman, the six-month experience is an opportunity to gain a new perspective on the practice of law and make an impact in their communities.  Read more.

This summer, in a new diversity initiative, the Washington DC and New York offices will partner with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) and host three students as they kick-start their legal education at the firm prior to beginning law school. Read More

Thirty years ago, the firm—and the world—was a very different place. Jimmy Carter was in the White House, moviegoers were lining up to see Caddyshack, The Shining and The Empire Strikes Back, and the Internet was barely a glimmer on the horizon. Read More

This year, the firm promoted more female than male attorneys (91 vs. 86) to positions ranging from senior associate to partner. Five of nine new partners are women, as are 11 of 14 new special counsel, 19 of 54 new counsel, and 56 of 100 new senior associates. In addition, the firm continues to lead the way in promoting diverse attorneys.