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Partners

For over 80 years, we have sustained an unmatched culture in the legal industry – a culture based on putting people first. Whether it be our clients, our lawyers, or our administrative team, we are strongly rooted in the philosophy that in this business, our product is our people, and our people are our priority. Sullivan prides itself on being the firm where people come from all aspects of their careers – whether it be from law school, other law firms, corporations, or the government – to build and grow a platform that inspires them, their passions and their clients. Many of our lawyers come to Sullivan early on in their professional journey and spend their entire careers here. Others come to us as an alternative to the grind and bureaucracy of a big law firm, still seeking to maintain an internationally recognized platform.

Not only are we focused on people, but our level of sophistication, maturity of judgment and the depth and breadth of our client base are comparable to the biggest national firms. We represent clients ranging from large financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies to institutional investors, high net-worth individuals to family offices, to groundbreaking, innovative start-ups. What clients receive from our lawyers is the agility to go across all of our offices and tap people with deep expertise in all areas and industries.

Why Grow Here

The core principle that has grounded us all of these years, even as we have grown internationally, is our “One Firm” mentality.  No matter which office our lawyers call home, the inter-connectivity between our offices makes us seem as though we are all residing in one locale. We have great resources and depth of experience, and we call upon our lawyers across the firm to solve any and all problems for our clients. Our practices are similarly interconnected, with several partners spanning across our core practices of investment management, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and tax. Many of our lawyers are well-versed in more than one area of specialty, and our clients benefit from knowing that all their needs as an organization can be fulfilled in one firm.

Our management philosophy is built upon establishing an environment where people are prioritized, and every voice is given a platform. The firm’s managing partner has been a member of our community for over 25 years, and the leadership of each U.S. office is represented on the Management Committee. We take a vested interest in integrating, developing and supporting every individual at the firm.

Portrait of Angela Gomes, Partner

“I knew lawyers at Sullivan prior to joining the firm and was always impressed by how smart, efficient and dedicated they were. Since transitioning, it’s been a pleasure to get to know them better and to integrate with the firm while expanding my practice.”

Angela Gomes, Partner

What We Offer Lateral Partners

While recruiting can be a daunting process, we pride ourselves on running a thorough yet efficient recruiting process. We place each lateral candidate in front of the right lawyers within the organization to intentionally build synergies throughout the process. Our goal is to hire the future business leaders of our firm and, therefore, it is important to us that they feel a connection with others in our organization the minute they are introduced to us.

Once a lateral partner joins Sullivan, our focus is to integrate them within the entire fabric of the firm, and to do so intentionally. A firm leader sponsors each lateral partner, who works closely with our Marketing & Business Development team. We provide mentorship and assistance with business planning. We recognize that joining a new firm inevitably has transition challenges, and we work collaboratively as a firm to ensure that you will feel supported and there is a work stream that can help you get established quickly.

Gregory Simpson, Partner in Boston, headshot and quote

The type of lawyer that will thrive at Sullivan is one with an entrepreneurial spirit and someone who is looking for and excited to be a part of a close-knit yet dynamic and motivated team. We are looking for energetic people who want to grow their own business, but also be part of a firm that wants to grow with purpose and not purely for the sake of growing. As a firm, we have remained independent and plan to remain that way in the future.

The size of our firm minimizes the chances that there will be a conflict in representing a variety of clients –one of the many reasons we have made Sullivan a very attractive firm to top laterals from AmLaw50 law firms. Conflicts are mitigated by our approach to client onboarding, ease of communication between partners, and the size of our firm.

Further, our compensation system is multifaceted and designed to incentivize both originators and working partner contributions. This encourages great collaboration and teamwork across the board, at all levels of our organization. We also work with lateral partners on integrating their clients within our rate structure, and we afford flexibility to work with our Management Committee during that process.

Gregory Simpson, Partner in Boston, headshot and quote

The firm prides itself on our commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse culture of inclusivity. As a two-time Mansfield Certified law firm, we take seriously our responsibility to develop a pipeline of women and diverse attorneys within our firm, our leadership, and the broader legal community.

Sullivan is a firm with a personality and a personal touch. You can choose your path, and you can have more say in not only your own path, but the path of the firm’s future.

Exceptional Talent

Many leading lawyers from AmLaw50 law firms have moved to Sullivan for our entrepreneurial, creative style. Our individual lawyers and practice groups have strong national reputations. Our lawyers are also ranked annually in publications, such as Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, The Legal 500 United States, The Legal 500 UK, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms®.

Hiring Process

Over the past few years, lateral hiring at Sullivan has consistently increased due to continued growth in each of our practice areas. Sullivan expects to continue hiring lateral partners and associates as demand among companies grows in many of our practice areas.

We welcome inquiries from all who are interested in learning more about our firm.

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