Davis Wright Tremaine

In many ways, we look a lot like most other AmLaw 100 firms. We have smart, well-trained lawyers. We care about our clients and want them to succeed. We can offer niche expertise or deep teams, depending on the nature of your legal needs. Indeed, we "represent clients from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies on the full range of…" (see pretty much every other AmLaw100 firm website).

But you probably came to this page because you want to know what makes us different. The main thing is, we know that great clients and colleagues have lots of options, and we want to be an easy and obvious choice for them. So we’re open to looking for ways to meet their needs, as opposed to finding reasons we can’t. If you are a prospective client or colleague, we won’t take you for granted or forget who works for whom. We’re a place dedicated to your success.

For Colleagues
We’re open to you building a career that works for clients and the firm, and that is also personally fulfilling and will keep you energized and inspired. And we’re open to you contributing to the firm in meaningful ways early in your career. In fact, we expect it.

Many of the firm’s most successful practices were built by younger lawyers, who had the vision to see how they could combine their passion with the firm’s strengths, and the ambition to turn that vision into a compelling offering for clients. Our firm leadership comes from all areas. About half of our practice group chairs are in the 30s and 40s, as are many members of our executive committee.

We have ranked among Working Mother’s “50 Best Law Firms for Women” for five straight years, and been named “Gold Standard” by the Women In Law Empowerment Forum for eight. And we’ve received a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign six years running.

Excellence First
All that wouldn’t matter much if we weren’t also excellent. According to colleagues who have joined us from other firms, we collaborate better to serve clients and build successful practices. We’ve built a national First Amendment team that protects content generators and distributors from those who would stifle expression. A litigation team that is a top choice for leading tech companies, healthcare providers and those in the cross-hairs of an over-reaching government. Multidisciplinary, industry-focused teams doing some of the most interesting transactional, regulatory and litigation work out there in technology, media, entertainment, communications, healthcare, financial services, food and beverage, restaurants, and energy.

We combine the focus, flexibility and personal connections of a boutique, with the scope, scale and resources of an AmLaw 100 firm – but without the drawbacks of either. Finding that balance has put us in a good place. We have out-performed the vast majority of the AmLaw 100 over the past several years but we haven’t forgotten who we are: open, humble, user-friendly, committed to service. We’re pretty sure you’ll be happy you chose us.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine—central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success.

Careers at Davis Wright Tremaine

Tackling challenging problems with the help of supportive colleagues to help clients succeed – it’s all part of your day. If you’re looking for a law firm that exceeds clients’ expectations for service and attorneys’ expectations for fulfilling work, DWT offers a work environment where excellence can flourish and where teamwork, diversity, and community involvement are all valued.

Discover What DWT Can Offer You
The attorneys and professional staff at our firm are recognized leaders in their profession and do significant work for some of the most innovative companies and organizations in the world. It’s an exciting atmosphere to be part of. We are looking to hire professionals who are passionate about providing the best customer service—solution-oriented team players who are energized by an intense work environment. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion and innovation.