Why Work Here
Paul Hastings is recognized as a best place to work, where the work you do makes a difference. With over 2,000 attorneys and professional staff in offices across the globe, we hire great people and provide them with opportunities to develop, challenge and broaden their skills while bringing innovative solutions to our clients.
We understand that the true power of diversity is only realized in an environment where everyone feels able to share their differences and achieve their potential; the greater our diversity, the more successful we will be. Cultivating a talented workforce reflective of the diverse global communities we serve enables us to better understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional value.
We are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our employees. That’s why we encourage coaching conversations at the earliest stages of an associate’s career. We provide development programs to help our associates navigate their career path—whether it leads to partnership, in-house with a client, a government position, or an opportunity with another organization.
Paul Hastings is recognized as one of the elite global law firms, a top-ranked firm on The American Lawyer‘s A-List of the Most Successful Law Firms in the U.S.. The firm has received numerous accolades, including being ranked Top 10 in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report for North America, Top 10 for “Overall Best Firm to Work For” by Vault for thirteen consecutive years, and#1 The American Lawyer‘s Mid-Level Associate Satisfaction survey.
Our Firm
At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear—to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we are recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms. We understand the imperative for innovation, efficiency, and breakthrough performance facing today’s leading companies—and what it takes to help them succeed. From practice achievements and press accolades, to diversity recognition, our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our people.
Our core practice areas include:
- Anti-corruption and FCPA
- Antitrust and Competition
- Business & Human Rights
- Complex Litigation and Arbitration
- Corporate
- Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
- ESG Risk, Strategy, and Compliance
- Emerging Growth Companies
- Employment Law
- Entertainment and Media
- Environment and Energy
- Financial Restructuring
- Financial Services
- Fintech and Payments
- Global Finance_
- Global Trade Controls
- Government
- IP Transactions and Licensing
- Impact Investing
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- Investigations and White Collar Defense
- Investment Management
- LIBOR Transition
- Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- National Security Regulation and Investigations
- Pay Equity Litigation
- Private Equity
- Private Investment Funds
- Real Estate
- Securities Litigation
- Securities and Capital Markets
- Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense
- Tax
- Traditional Labor and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- Workforce Data And Technology
To learn more about each of our practice areas, visit the Practice Areas page on our website.
Our Commitment to Diversity
When our firm was first established, our founding partners believed that diverse talent would give the firm a competitive advantage and diversity has been a fundamental part of the Paul Hastings history ever since. Over the past 60 years, Paul Hastings has established itself as one of the world's leading law firms and a leader in global diversity. We collaborate with leading diversity organizations, law schools, and clients to fulfill a mission of consistent excellence in legal practice, equality in the workplace, and promotion and advancement for all people.
We understand that the true power of diversity is only realized in an environment where everyone feels able to share their differences and achieve their potential. At Paul Hastings, our inclusive work environment enables our people to be themselves and bring their diverse perspectives to the table. We recognize diversity as an opportunity to leverage the power of differences. Cultivating a talented workforce reflective of the diverse global communities we serve enables us to better understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional value.
Diversity fuels our innovation—and our growth. We recruit the best and brightest, and work with a range of organizations to develop an elite, diverse talent base that guides the success of our clients. Firm-funded affinity groups offer networking and professional development resources for diverse attorneys and their allies.
Our recent diversity accolades include:
- 100% Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for LGBT Workplace Equality 2008-2018)
- Top 3 Overall Diversity by Vault/Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) (2019)
- Ranked #11 on The American Lawyer’s 2018 Diversity Scorecard
- 48% women in our 2019 summer class
- 26% of the Firm’s lawyers are ethnically diverse across all titles
- 22% of partners are women
- For more information on Paul Hastings’ diversity programs, alliances, and scholarships, visit the Diversity page on our website.
Our Commitment to Pro Bono
Our pro bono work and commitment to community are a cornerstone of our firm’s legacy. Our commitment is considerable: in 2018, nearly 99.5 percent of lawyers in our U.S. offices and 58.5% percent of lawyers in our international offices dedicated at least 20 hours to pro bono work. Globally, we engage in a broad range of pro bono activities and make charitable contributions to numerous causes, including those in education, children’s and family services, arts and culture, and the environment. Paul Hastings is currently ranked #10 on The American Lawyer’s U.S. Pro Bono Report, and second on The American Lawyer’s International Pro Bono Report.
For more information on pro bono opportunities at Paul Hastings, visit our Pro Bono and Community page.